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Robert Williams

Luxury Editor

Robert Williams is Luxury Editor at The Business of Fashion (BoF). He is based in Paris and drives BoF’s coverage of the global luxury sector as well as reporting his own features on French and Italian companies in luxury fashion, jewellery and cosmetics. Previously, Robert covered European luxury for Bloomberg News in Paris. He has a Masters in Journalism and International Economic Development from the Paris Institute of Political studies (Sciences Po) and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.

Luxury

Zegna Sales Jump 17 Percent, Shaking Off Luxury Headwinds

Sales also accelerated at the Italian group’s Thom Browne and Tom Ford labels.

Luxury

Zegna Sales Jump 17 Percent, Shaking Off Luxury Headwinds

Sales also accelerated at the Italian group’s Thom Browne and Tom Ford labels.

Luxury

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO

Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

Luxury

Bottega Veneta Taps LVMH Fragrance Chief Romain Spitzer As CEO

Spitzer, a 20-year veteran of LVMH’s fragrance division, is joining the Kering-owned leather goods house after a lengthy CEO search.

Retail

The Debrief | Luxury’s New Reality

As luxury shoppers push back against relentless price hikes and uninspiring boutique environments, BoF's Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams break down why emotional connection has overtaken heritage as the primary driver of high-end shopping.

Retail

The Debrief | Luxury’s New Reality

As luxury shoppers push back against relentless price hikes and uninspiring boutique environments, BoF's Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams break down why emotional connection has overtaken heritage as the primary driver of high-end shopping.

Luxury

Inside Chanel’s Charvet Deal

In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: more from Robert’s interview with Charvet’s Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban on the eve of their sale to Chanel. Also: fashion’s renewed focus on personal style, from Charvet to Chanel to Celine.

Luxury

Inside Chanel’s Charvet Deal

In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: more from Robert’s interview with Charvet’s Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban on the eve of their sale to Chanel. Also: fashion’s renewed focus on personal style, from Charvet to Chanel to Celine.

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Why Chanel Is Acquiring Charvet

Following a runway collaboration with Matthieu Blazy, Chanel has bought France’s oldest shirtmaker as longtime owner-operators Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban seek a succession plan. ‘Charvet is a beautiful jewel. Now there’s work to be done to set it up for its next steps,’ said Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky.

Luxury

Why Chanel Is Acquiring Charvet

Following a runway collaboration with Matthieu Blazy, Chanel has bought France’s oldest shirtmaker as longtime owner-operators Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban seek a succession plan. ‘Charvet is a beautiful jewel. Now there’s work to be done to set it up for its next steps,’ said Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky.

Luxury

Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky on Reengineering an Iconic Brand

Chanel’s president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, explains in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ how the French megabrand has reignited customer excitement and sales growth since onboarding a new artistic director last year.

Luxury

Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky on Reengineering an Iconic Brand

Chanel’s president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, explains in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ how the French megabrand has reignited customer excitement and sales growth since onboarding a new artistic director last year.

Luxury

Is It a Vibe Shift — or Just Summer?

The collective effervescence of the Paris heatwave on the heels of Knicks fever in New York suggests culture is shifting. Can fashion keep up? Plus, Dior, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton show menswear in Paris.

Luxury

Is It a Vibe Shift — or Just Summer?

The collective effervescence of the Paris heatwave on the heels of Knicks fever in New York suggests culture is shifting. Can fashion keep up? Plus, Dior, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton show menswear in Paris.

Luxury

The Business of Euro Summer

Mytheresa, Gucci and Jacquemus have converged on Monaco for summer takeovers while Burberry sets up shop in Athens. As big luxury’s beach club era stretches into a ninth summer, how are brands tweaking their approach to hooking wealthy clients? Plus, a Q&A with Mytheresa’s new CEO hired from Christie’s, Francis Belin.

Luxury

The Business of Euro Summer

Mytheresa, Gucci and Jacquemus have converged on Monaco for summer takeovers while Burberry sets up shop in Athens. As big luxury’s beach club era stretches into a ninth summer, how are brands tweaking their approach to hooking wealthy clients? Plus, a Q&A with Mytheresa’s new CEO hired from Christie’s, Francis Belin.

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Luxury

The Formula That Powered Pucci’s Revival

One of LVMH’s smallest brands is also among its fastest growing, powered by designer Camille Miceli’s Gen Z-friendly, unabashedly commercial celebration of the label’s Mediterranean DNA.

Luxury

The Formula That Powered Pucci’s Revival

One of LVMH’s smallest brands is also among its fastest growing, powered by designer Camille Miceli’s Gen Z-friendly, unabashedly commercial celebration of the label’s Mediterranean DNA.

Luxury

Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design

Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.

Luxury

Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design

Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.

Luxury

Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?

Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.

Luxury

Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?

Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.

Luxury

How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work

Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.

Luxury

How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work

Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.