Chanel
Chanel is a French luxury fashion house founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in Paris in 1910. The company is privately owned and headquartered in London.
Haider Ackermann to Show at Men's Fashion Week in Paris
ANTWERP, Belgium — Haider Ackermann will present what he has called a "men's wardrobe" on Wednesday, 26 June, as part of Paris men's fashion week.
For Luxury Brands Targeting China, Expansion to Lower-Tier Cities Beckons
When it comes to tier 2 and 3 expansion, for even the most cautious global luxury brands, it’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ and ‘how,’ reports Jing Daily.
The Creative Class | David Collins, Interior Architect
Having made his name designing gem-like bars, cafes and apartments, David Collins is increasingly sought-after by some of the leading names in fashion. On the occasion of his just-announced partnership with Jimmy Choo, BoF spoke to David Collins about his journey from Dublin to the top of his profession.
Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts
BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.
Could 3D Printing Disrupt the Designer Eyewear Market?
As 3D printing systems become better and cheaper, the designer eyewear market may soon start to feel the effects, with potentially wide-ranging implications, from product development to counterfeiting.
Louis Vuitton Loses Ground as World’s Most Valuable Luxury Brand
LONDON, United Kingdom — Louis Vuitton is losing ground as the world's most valuable luxury brand as competitors including Gucci and Prada gain, a
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
Bubble and Speak | Faustine Steinmetz
Today, BoF columnist Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble, examines the work of Faustine Steinmetz, a young design talent on her highly attuned fashion radar.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 2: Soho's Renaissance
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Yesterday, we considered the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District. Today, we examine the renaissance of Soho.
Luxury Shopping Firms Bet on Casino Approach in China
SHANGHAI, China — With flagging sales in their mainland stores and increasingly price savvy consumers, luxury companies are taking a leaf out of