Louis Vuitton owner LVMH said on Friday it could “accurately” calculate at this stage the impact of the closures of production sites and stores linked to the coronavirus outbreak around the world.

The new watch industry show, promoted by a pool of brands led by Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, and initially scheduled in Geneva for the end of April, will be held on August 26-29 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The governing fashion bodies in France and Italy have decided to postpone their next menswear seasons and the Paris haute couture runway season this summer.

Designer Valentino Garavani and his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti are donating €1 million to support the fight against the coronavirus, the latest Italian designers to join the struggle against the pandemic.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) said on Friday that it's launching a new crisis fund to support creative businesses and individuals during the Covid-19 outbreak. 

The company is working to support its staff, contribute to pandemic relief efforts, and boost its financial flexibility by drawing down from its revolving credit facility, suspending its quarterly cash dividend and more.

While fashion museums have had to close and even postpone the launch of upcoming exhibitions and events, many are getting creative and going digital to bring their exclusive work to people around the globe. 

Ralph Lauren has joined the fashion community in its support for the struggle against Covid-19, with a multi-faceted $10 million donation to several organizations.

UK fashion e-tail is facing a steady shutdown as some well-known names respond to criticism of the efforts they’re making to keep warehouse staff and other workers safe.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact business, consumer spending and events within the fashion industry, LVMH has moved its annual shareholders' meeting, originally scheduled for April 16, to the end of June. 

Toronto-based luxury parka maker Canada Goose and casual wear group Gap Inc are joining dozens of other fashion brands in the fight against Covid-19.

As a precautionary measure against Covid-19, Prada and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission have decided to postpone the launch of the Sea Beyond project.

The next Condé Nast Luxury Conference, scheduled for April, has been pushed back three months to end July, the latest major postponement in fashion due to impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

EssilorLuxottica said on Wednesday Essilor had been subject of a cyberattack on March 21 which disrupted access to some of its group servers and computers.

There is nothing like a centenary to focus attention on a brand, especially one on the mend, like Fogal, considered by many as the nec plus ultra of legwear. A brand poised for a notable renaissance, post-coronavirus.

The trade body for the British luxury sector has launched a campaign to help high-end brands drive online sales during the lockdown.