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BoF Professional Masterclass | Face to Face With Luxury Clients
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Tuesday, July 21, at 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT as BoF’s founder and chief executive Imran Amed and McKinsey & Company's senior partner Gemma D’Auria unpack insights on what luxury customers want today from our latest State of Fashion report.
BoF Professional Masterclass | Face to Face With Luxury Clients
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Tuesday, July 21, at 15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT as BoF’s founder and chief executive Imran Amed and McKinsey & Company's senior partner Gemma D’Auria unpack insights on what luxury customers want today from our latest State of Fashion report.
De Beers to Shutter South African Diamond Mine to Save Cash
The diamond giant will halt production at the mine for two years to cut costs, but said the move won't impact output goals as it will produce more stones elsewhere
De Beers to Shutter South African Diamond Mine to Save Cash
The diamond giant will halt production at the mine for two years to cut costs, but said the move won't impact output goals as it will produce more stones elsewhere
Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say
The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Shein Scheduled for IPO Hearing on Thursday, Sources Say
The ultra-fast fashion retailer is scheduled for a hearing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Thursday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Gucci Beauty’s Identity Crisis
Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Tailored Brands Files for US IPO
Menswear company Tailored Brands Inc. filed publicly for an initial public offering, the latest step in its return to the public market.
GLP-1’s Fashion Impact Spreads to Britain
Uptake of weight loss drugs is accelerating in the UK, shifting consumers tastes for fashion, beauty and wellness products and denting sales of large sizes. ‘These drugs are reshaping the plus-size fashion market at remarkable speed,’ BeigePlus CEO Hennie Fearnley said.
GLP-1’s Fashion Impact Spreads to Britain
Uptake of weight loss drugs is accelerating in the UK, shifting consumers tastes for fashion, beauty and wellness products and denting sales of large sizes. ‘These drugs are reshaping the plus-size fashion market at remarkable speed,’ BeigePlus CEO Hennie Fearnley said.
Exclusive: Valentino Beauty Launches New Fragrance Franchise, Vendetta
The L’Oréal-owned beauty label is capitalising on its success in the perfume category with a new mens and womens collection, fronted by Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård.
Exclusive: Valentino Beauty Launches New Fragrance Franchise, Vendetta
The L’Oréal-owned beauty label is capitalising on its success in the perfume category with a new mens and womens collection, fronted by Dakota Johnson and Alexander Skarsgård.
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Who Is Using AI Assistants for Luxury Shopping?
Algorithms are increasingly shaping how luxury clients shop, redefining their relationships with brands, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’
Jewelmaxxing at Couture Week
Soaring appetite for high-end jewellery was on display during Paris’ Haute Couture Week with top names including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès showcasing some of their biggest and boldest collections yet.
Jewelmaxxing at Couture Week
Soaring appetite for high-end jewellery was on display during Paris’ Haute Couture Week with top names including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès showcasing some of their biggest and boldest collections yet.
How COS Nurtures Its Next Generation of Leaders
Priding itself on a collective vision, COS invests in the long-term development and retention of its employees. BoF sits down with three leaders who have grown within the organisation over many years, embodying its values and culture while shaping the next generation of talent.
How COS Nurtures Its Next Generation of Leaders
Priding itself on a collective vision, COS invests in the long-term development and retention of its employees. BoF sits down with three leaders who have grown within the organisation over many years, embodying its values and culture while shaping the next generation of talent.
Richemont Opens Luxury’s Next Big Results Season
The Swiss group on Wednesday will set the tone for upcoming financial reports on the first half of the year, showing how strong its lead on the sector is holding up and offering clues about the state of the market before rivals release their numbers later this month.
Richemont Opens Luxury’s Next Big Results Season
The Swiss group on Wednesday will set the tone for upcoming financial reports on the first half of the year, showing how strong its lead on the sector is holding up and offering clues about the state of the market before rivals release their numbers later this month.
The BoF Podcast | Decoding Paris Haute Couture: Wonder, Restraint and the Call of the Void
Amidst a record-breaking heatwave, top brands and independent designers soldiered on, showcasing the creative obsessions and aesthetic shifts that defined the haute couture Autumn/Winter 2026 season. Imran Amed and Tim Blanks break it all down.
The BoF Podcast | Decoding Paris Haute Couture: Wonder, Restraint and the Call of the Void
Amidst a record-breaking heatwave, top brands and independent designers soldiered on, showcasing the creative obsessions and aesthetic shifts that defined the haute couture Autumn/Winter 2026 season. Imran Amed and Tim Blanks break it all down.