fashion house

British

noun

an establishment in which fashionable clothes are designed, made, and sold

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Parisian fashion house Hermes on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue below market expectations, citing geopolitical tensions and reduced tourism stemming from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Blazy took over the legendary fashion house last year and has been keen to take his cue from Coco herself, with his latest collection showing individual flair while also being instantly recognisable as Chanel.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The owner of luxury brands such as Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo expects a return to growth in fiscal 2027 as it clears the sale of Versace to Italian fashion house Prada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The designer, who launched his fashion house in 1960, dressed some of the world's most famous women, from Julia Roberts and Sharon Stone to Elizabeth Taylor and Nancy Reagan.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

"And yet—there must be discipline," Katie murmured: it seemed dreadful Wayne should be tearing down their house in that rude fashion, house in which they had dwelt so long, and so comfortably.

From The Visioning by Glaspell, Susan

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