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Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Media

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.

Media

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

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

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Creative Class

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.

Creative Class

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Sports

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.

Sports

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Creative Class

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.

Creative Class

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.