What to expect in fashion news from week 21, 2019

What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 21st week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 20-26 May, 2019.

Nordstrom Q1 (21 May)

For the fourth quarter, Nordstrom reported net earnings of 248 million dollars compared with 151 million dollars during the same period in fiscal 2017 due to lower income tax expense associated with corporate tax reform. The company will release its Q1 results on Tuesday.

L Brands Q1 (22 May)

L Brands, Inc. earnings in the fourth quarter reached 1.94 dollars compared to 2.33 dollars in the same quarter last year. Read the company’s Q1 results on Wednesday.

VF Corp Q4 (22 May)

VF Corporation’s revenues for its third quarter ended December 29, 2018 were up 8 percent or 10 percent in constant dollars to 3.9 billion dollars. Read the company’s Q4 results on Wednesday.

Fenty presents first collection (24 May)

Earlier in May LVMH confirmed Rihanna would be launching her own fashion brand, Fenty. On Friday, the brand’s first collection - consisting of ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, sunglasses, and jewellery - will debut in a pop-up in Paris.

Foot Locker, Inc Q1 (24 May)

For its fourth quarter to February 2, 2019, Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income of 158 million dollars or 1.39 cents per share compared to a net loss of 49 million dollars or 40 cents per share, for the 14 weeks of fiscal 2017. Read the company’s Q1 results on Friday.

Giorgio Armani cruise show Tokyo (24 May)

On Friday, Giorgio Armani will present its first cruise collection in Tokyo. The unveiling of its latest cruise collection will coincide with the reopening of the brand's Japanese flagship store in the Armani/Ginza Tower.