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Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian, from luxury companies to design studios and the future of the “Made in Italy” brand. He worked previously for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Financial Times. He has a master’s in international relations and economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles.

    Fashion Week

    Is London Fashion Week Back in Action?

    McQueen’s return from Paris and Christopher Kane’s Mulberry revamp are set to bring fresh energy to a roster that’s relied too heavily on British stalwart Burberry. Shows kick off Thursday.

    Fashion Week

    Is London Fashion Week Back in Action?

    McQueen’s return from Paris and Christopher Kane’s Mulberry revamp are set to bring fresh energy to a roster that’s relied too heavily on British stalwart Burberry. Shows kick off Thursday.

    Luxury

    US Resilience Is Keeping Luxury Brands Afloat. Can It Last?

    Europe’s high-end fashion houses are riding a burst of AI-fuelled wealth creation in the US. But growing concentration of wealth and a shrinking pipeline of new aspirational luxury shoppers could test the strength of the market.

    Luxury

    US Resilience Is Keeping Luxury Brands Afloat. Can It Last?

    Europe’s high-end fashion houses are riding a burst of AI-fuelled wealth creation in the US. But growing concentration of wealth and a shrinking pipeline of new aspirational luxury shoppers could test the strength of the market.

    Luxury

    Icicle Taps Ex-Gucci Designer Sabato De Sarno

    De Sarno has been named creative director of the Shanghai-based label owned by ICCF Group, which includes Kering among its investors.

    Luxury

    Icicle Taps Ex-Gucci Designer Sabato De Sarno

    De Sarno has been named creative director of the Shanghai-based label owned by ICCF Group, which includes Kering among its investors.

    Retail

    Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?

    The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.

    Retail

    Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?

    The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.

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    Retail

    Shein Comes to Market… Finally

    The retailer begins trading in Hong Kong at a valuation of about $26 billion, a quarter of the nearly $100 billion it commanded at its 2022 peak. What happened to fast fashion’s former darling?

    Retail

    Shein Comes to Market… Finally

    The retailer begins trading in Hong Kong at a valuation of about $26 billion, a quarter of the nearly $100 billion it commanded at its 2022 peak. What happened to fast fashion’s former darling?

    Retail

    Mall Brands Take the Stage as Abercrombie and Gap Report Earnings

    Financial updates from the two retailers will show how well recent momentum is holding up as the mid-market apparel sector heads into the back-to-school season.

    Retail

    Mall Brands Take the Stage as Abercrombie and Gap Report Earnings

    Financial updates from the two retailers will show how well recent momentum is holding up as the mid-market apparel sector heads into the back-to-school season.

    Retail

    Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?

    The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?

    Retail

    Mike Ashley’s Luxury Bet Is Getting Bigger, but Does It Add Up?

    The billionaire’s Frasers Group has added Harvey Nichols and an increased stake in Hugo Boss to a growing collection of high-end brands and retailers. Can they become part of a coherent luxury empire?

    Luxury

    Prada Group Sales Growth Suggests Soft Landing for Miu Miu

    Quarterly sales from Miu Miu grew 3 percent, in line with the previous quarter, as growth slows at the fashion house after a period of outpacing the sector.

    Luxury

    Prada Group Sales Growth Suggests Soft Landing for Miu Miu

    Quarterly sales from Miu Miu grew 3 percent, in line with the previous quarter, as growth slows at the fashion house after a period of outpacing the sector.

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    Luxury

    Get Ready For Luxury’s Results Superweek

    This week, Europe’s leading luxury groups LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada will show who’s pulling ahead in the stubbornly choppy environment.

    Luxury

    Get Ready For Luxury’s Results Superweek

    This week, Europe’s leading luxury groups LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada will show who’s pulling ahead in the stubbornly choppy environment.

    Luxury

    Moncler and Zegna Results: Beyond the Jacket and the Suit

    Moncler’s most muted quarter and Zegna’s US expansion will provide clues to whether the two Italian luxury groups can sustain their transformations.

    Luxury

    Moncler and Zegna Results: Beyond the Jacket and the Suit

    Moncler’s most muted quarter and Zegna’s US expansion will provide clues to whether the two Italian luxury groups can sustain their transformations.

    Luxury

    Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury

    The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

    Luxury

    Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury

    The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

    Luxury

    Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne

    The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

    Luxury

    Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne

    The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.