Burberry

Daniel Lee’s refocused Burberry won over plenty of eyeballs, but London’s purpose in the fashion ecosystem is more about incubating rising talents like Dilara Findikoglu and S.S. Daley than earned media value, writes Susanna Lau.

With so many brands between designers, the shows will be as much about luxury’s past as its future.

From Burberry to Michael Kors and Under Armour, brands are leaning on product chiefs to navigate economic uncertainty and reignite innovation.

Fashion brands are working harder to clarify their messaging around what they stand for and what makes them different. How will customers respond?

Steep price hikes have put pressure on big luxury’s value proposition, contributing to the sharp downturn in demand for luxury megabrands this year. Smart executives will take action to rebalance the price-value equation — and fast.

Value for money matters, even at high-end brands. This week, Mulberry joined Burberry and Capri in admitting rampant price inflation has contributed to a collapse in demand. Will others follow suit?

When times get tough, the British brand tends to lean more heavily on its heritage. A traditionalist makeover is expected to be announced alongside what are expected to be bleak earnings on Nov. 14.

With other luxury companies waiting in the wings, there may be a limited window to strike a deal to acquire the iconic British retailer.

Burberry’s stock jumped more than 7 percent after speculation emerged that Italian competitor Moncler could be exploring a potential acquisition of the British luxury brand.

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