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Opinion: China’s Luxury Setback Leaves Brands Reliant on the US
A renewed slowdown in Chinese luxury spending is raising fears of another false dawn for the sector, increasing brands’ reliance on American consumers and their exposure to a US stock market correction.

Opinion: China’s Luxury Setback Leaves Brands Reliant on the US
A renewed slowdown in Chinese luxury spending is raising fears of another false dawn for the sector, increasing brands’ reliance on American consumers and their exposure to a US stock market correction.

Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm
The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.

Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm
The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.

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.

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.

Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership
The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.

Luggage Brand Paravel Relaunches Under New Ownership
The direct-to-consumer luggage maker will return in October, a year after its IP was purchased by the owner of British luxury travel brand Antler in a liquidation sale.

How Alastair McKimm Is Rethinking Fashion Magazines With ‘Prototype_’
Alastair McKimm’s new publication is meant to reconsider how fashion magazines are distributed while also leveraging his new creative agency, VTG Studios, through strong editorial and product collaborations.

How Alastair McKimm Is Rethinking Fashion Magazines With ‘Prototype_’
Alastair McKimm’s new publication is meant to reconsider how fashion magazines are distributed while also leveraging his new creative agency, VTG Studios, through strong editorial and product collaborations.

Luxury Watchmakers Say Gen-Z Buying Trends Call for Bold Changes
The luxury watch industry needs bigger, bolder innovation and ideas to lure new customers as it hits the limits of its well-worn strategy of boosting revenue with ever-pricier offerings.

Luxury Watchmakers Say Gen-Z Buying Trends Call for Bold Changes
The luxury watch industry needs bigger, bolder innovation and ideas to lure new customers as it hits the limits of its well-worn strategy of boosting revenue with ever-pricier offerings.

What to Look Out for at New York Fashion Week
Coach, Ralph Lauren, Henry Zankov’s Diane von Furstenberg debut, Veronica Leoni’s fourth show for Calvin Klein, Kai Cenat’s Vivet launch and Zane Li’s Lii are set to be closely watched.

What to Look Out for at New York Fashion Week
Coach, Ralph Lauren, Henry Zankov’s Diane von Furstenberg debut, Veronica Leoni’s fourth show for Calvin Klein, Kai Cenat’s Vivet launch and Zane Li’s Lii are set to be closely watched.

W. David Marx: Fashion Is Bigger Than Ever — But Worse at Rewarding Invention
Author W. David Marx joins Imran Amed on this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast to trace how Japan became a leading indicator for luxury, menswear and streetwear, and why his book “Blank Space” argues the culture industry has stopped rewarding real invention.

W. David Marx: Fashion Is Bigger Than Ever — But Worse at Rewarding Invention
Author W. David Marx joins Imran Amed on this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast to trace how Japan became a leading indicator for luxury, menswear and streetwear, and why his book “Blank Space” argues the culture industry has stopped rewarding real invention.

Julie Kegels Wins LVMH Prize
Zane Li’s Lii and Anil Padia’s Yoshita 1967 took the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes, respectively.

Julie Kegels Wins LVMH Prize
Zane Li’s Lii and Anil Padia’s Yoshita 1967 took the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes, respectively.

How NBA 2K Became a Fashion Playground
Coach, Bape, Hellstar and CeraVé are just some of the brands featured in NBA 2K27, the latest edition of the popular video game series. BoF spoke to Ronnie Singh, head of lifestyle and marketing for the game, about how it’s become a venue for brands large and small to connect with its large community of users and even trial new products.

How NBA 2K Became a Fashion Playground
Coach, Bape, Hellstar and CeraVé are just some of the brands featured in NBA 2K27, the latest edition of the popular video game series. BoF spoke to Ronnie Singh, head of lifestyle and marketing for the game, about how it’s become a venue for brands large and small to connect with its large community of users and even trial new products.

One Year After Founder’s Death, Armani Faces Ticking Clock
The late Giorgio Armani stipulated in his will that the sale of around 15 percent of the company should take place between 12 and 18 months after his death, followed by the disposal of a larger stake or a public listing.

One Year After Founder’s Death, Armani Faces Ticking Clock
The late Giorgio Armani stipulated in his will that the sale of around 15 percent of the company should take place between 12 and 18 months after his death, followed by the disposal of a larger stake or a public listing.

Galliano, Anna Wintour and the Met: What Comes Next?
This week’s decision to pull the plug on a major retrospective on the star couturier amid a growing backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks raises more questions than it answers.

Galliano, Anna Wintour and the Met: What Comes Next?
This week’s decision to pull the plug on a major retrospective on the star couturier amid a growing backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks raises more questions than it answers.