Christopher Kane
Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer
The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.
6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer
A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.
Stella McCartney-Kering Break Up Well Underway
BoF has learned that the French luxury group is selling its 50 percent share in the label, with a formal transition process already in motion, according to a source with first-hand knowledge of the matter.
London's Next-Gen Brands Have Arrived
A flock of young labels is feeding the city's hunger for innovative, boundary-pushing talent.
Christopher Kane's Provocation
The designer drew on fetishistic emblems, more direct in his eroticism than ever. But these were serious clothes for serious times.
For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity
The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.
Swarovski Says an IPO Could Propel Jeweller's Digital Growth
The jewellery brand has annual sales of about €3.4 billion, and an IPO could raise its digital profile and scale in North America.
Kering, Stella McCartney in Talks to End Partnership
BoF has learned that, after 17 years, the French luxury conglomerate has recently held discussions to sell its 50 percent share of the label to Ms. McCartney.
Rokh’s Adaptable Elegance
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based womenswear designer Rok Hwang, whose training under Phoebe Philo gave him the confidence to launch his own womenswear label.
Luxury Rental Service Armarium Partners With Net-a-Porter, Independent Boutiques
The service aims to facilitate coordinated rentals and purchases for special occasions — with the advice of retail associates and Armarium’s team of stylists.