German luxury brand Hugo Boss AG has reported positive results for fiscal 2006, driven by its womenswear, footwear and leather accessories product groups.

Sales at the Hugo Boss fashion group rose 14% to reach €1,496 million from €1,309 million in 2005.

Sales at Boss Womenswear increased 69% to €162 million, whilst sales of the company’s shoes and leather accessories product line increased 28% to €151 million, compared with €118 million in the prior year.