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Brioni, Design Director Norbert Stumpfl Part Ways
The change is part of an ongoing shakeup at Kering-owned brands
Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?
A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.
The BoF Podcast | Can Luxury Brands Rebuild Trust With Customers?
Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, senior analyst of global luxury goods at Bernstein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield to examine where the luxury sector goes next — from rebuilding pricing architecture to aligning brand DNA with the zeitgeist and restoring clear value for customers.
Kering Joins Investors Betting on China’s Gold Jewellery Boom
The startup arm of French conglomerate Kering is investing in Borland, a Hangzhou-based gold jeweller specialising in a traditional goldsmith technique, as investors pile into local Chinese brands following Laopu’s rapid rise.
Zara Owner Inditex Set for Best Week Since 2020 on Luxury Push
The retail giant is outperforming the European retail sector as its strategy to move brands toward the premium segment and away from ultra-low-price competition shows positive results.
Victoria’s Secret Surges After Robust Sales Push Outlook Higher
The underwear company’s lifted outlook points to a successful turnaround strategy and continued consumer resilience in the US.
The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here
How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.
Nike Is Restructuring — Again
Elliott Hill is continuing to build out his vision for Nike with yet another round of C-Suite changes, but can that vision be a bit more solidified for 2026?
Estée Lauder Driving Growth With New Brands and Global Focus, said CEO
The US beauty giant is focused on expanding market share and increasing sales by developing new brands, Stéphane de La Faverie said on Thursday.
Luxury Stocks Look Ready for a Stronger Year After Their ‘Detox’
Optimism is building that a second-half rally in Europe’s luxury-goods sector can extend into the new year as signs point to better times for the continent’s flagship equity sector.
France Seeks Three-Month Suspension of Shein Website in Court Hearing
The fast-fashion company returns to court as the French government requests to suspend its website for three months.
How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth
After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.