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Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter
Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.

Luxury Leaders Convene in Paris For Exclusive Insights From BoF on the Industry’s Next Chapter
Executives from LVMH, Puig, Cartier, Balmain, Kering, Alaïa and more attended an intimate breakfast at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris to unpack luxury’s new growth strategies in a post-slowdown era.

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.

Bluemercury Appoints New CEO
Alexandre Choueiri joins the retailer from Kering Beauté Americas, where he also served as chief executive.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

Richemont Sales Surge 20%, Setting High Bar for Luxury
The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner smashed expectations on booming US demand ahead of earnings reports at LVMH, Kering, Hermès and Prada later this month.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

The Phia Scandal and ‘Cookie Stuffing,’ Explained
The buzzy startup, which has attracted capital from prominent venture-capital firms and a host of celebrity backers, was caught using a hard-to-spot tactic to claim credit for affiliate sales it didn’t earn.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Beyond the Hamptons: Where Brands Are Popping Up This Summer
More fashion brands are opening stores and staging events in upscale US summer destinations from Nantucket to Newport, hoping to replicate the retail magic they’ve conjured out east, as rich Americans continue to spend.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

Sportswear’s Giants Prepare for a Perfect World Cup Ending
As we enter the final week of the World Cup, Nike and Adidas are the only two sportswear brands left standing in the tournament. The stakes are high for everyone involved.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

How Japanese Textile Innovators Won Over Global Fashion
Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with pioneering materials and creative surface design, Japanese mills supply some of the world’s biggest fashion brands, from Levi’s to Chanel.

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.

Worldview | China Moves to Tighten E-Commerce Rules
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s luxury department stores, South Korean brand ambassadors and the new chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council.

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne
The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

Confirmed: Olivier Rousteing Heads to Rabanne
The designer’s appointment follows a 14-year run at Balmain that ended in November and comes with a mandate to expand the brand into new product categories.

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.

For Some Patients, a Facelift Alone Isn’t Enough
'Pre-facelift' procedures like injectable biostimulators and radiofrequency are filling the gap between baby Botox jabs and hardcore deep plane surgeries. Beauty brands are getting in on the rush.

The Rise of Challenger Brands as Beacons of Exclusivity
“If-you-know-you-know” recognition from other insiders is growing in importance, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’

The Rise of Challenger Brands as Beacons of Exclusivity
“If-you-know-you-know” recognition from other insiders is growing in importance, according to BoF Insights and McKinsey’s report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients.’

The Independent Retailer Built on Prioritising Black Buying Power
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.

The Independent Retailer Built on Prioritising Black Buying Power
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.