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Luxury

Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer

The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.

Luxury

Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer

The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.


Luxury

Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery

The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.

Luxury

Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery

The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.


Technology

Has Fashion Had Enough of AI?

As AI makes digital imagery even easier to fake, BoF's Diana Pearl and Marc Bain join Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to unpack why some luxury brands are betting on real artists and handmade craft to win back customers who feel alienated by a fashion industry built for the screen.

Technology

Has Fashion Had Enough of AI?

As AI makes digital imagery even easier to fake, BoF's Diana Pearl and Marc Bain join Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to unpack why some luxury brands are betting on real artists and handmade craft to win back customers who feel alienated by a fashion industry built for the screen.


Creative Class

The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees

Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.

Creative Class

The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees

Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.


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Luxury

At Geneva Watch Days, Brands Fret About Fate of Suppliers

An industry temperature check in Geneva showed executives concerned about component suppliers as the polarisation of the Swiss watchmaking sector deepens.

Luxury

At Geneva Watch Days, Brands Fret About Fate of Suppliers

An industry temperature check in Geneva showed executives concerned about component suppliers as the polarisation of the Swiss watchmaking sector deepens.


Luxury

European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says

HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.

Luxury

European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says

HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.


Beauty

How David Is Making Protein Sexy

Fresh off a $2.25 billion valuation for its parent company, the wellness startup has a new launch, campaign and mandate to conquer calorie-counting consumers.

Beauty

How David Is Making Protein Sexy

Fresh off a $2.25 billion valuation for its parent company, the wellness startup has a new launch, campaign and mandate to conquer calorie-counting consumers.


Beauty

Vegamour Acquired by Belle Brands

The premium hair care line, known for its anti-hair-loss serums and supplements, has been acquired by the private equity-backed platform.

Beauty

Vegamour Acquired by Belle Brands

The premium hair care line, known for its anti-hair-loss serums and supplements, has been acquired by the private equity-backed platform.


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Luxury

Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son in Succession Plan

The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.

Luxury

Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son in Succession Plan

The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.


Retail

Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount

Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.

Retail

Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount

Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.


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.


Retail

Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO

A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.

Retail

Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO

A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.