Louis Vuitton
Retail’s Rough Start to 2022
This week, everyone will be talking about the slump in retail stocks, Haute Couture Week in Paris, LVMH’s end-of-year results and some very expensive sneakers.
Dissecting Luxury’s Love for Streetwear
Signs of streetwear’s importance to the luxury business model were everywhere this week, from Virgil Abloh’s last collection for Louis Vuitton to LVMH’s Aimé Leon Dore deal to Bally’s appointment of Rhuigi Villaseñor.
Virgil Abloh’s Last ‘Dreamhouse’ at Louis Vuitton
The designer’s posthumous show, set in the sky, suggested his halo could help the business continue to shine.
Virgil Abloh’s Show Goes On
A Miami runway show originally intended for Louis Vuitton’s top clients became a tribute to the late designer in the presence of his friends, collaborators and colleagues.
The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.
Tapping E-Sports in China
With 400 million highly engaged fans, China is the world’s largest market for e-sports, but government regulations are complicating fashion’s efforts to seize the opportunity.
What’s Legacy Got to Do With It?
Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Valentino fuse past and present in their quest for an uncertain future.
How Concerned Should Fashion Be About Chinese Stagflation?
China’s producer price inflation has been impacting the cost of sourcing. Now, fashion brands are also bracing for broader economic pressures that may lead consumers to tighten their belts.
Camille Miceli Named Artistic Director of Pucci
Camille Miceli, a former Marc Jacobs protegé and accessories director at Louis Vuitton since 2014, has been named artistic director at Florence-based Emilio Pucci, parent company LVMH said Wednesday.
Why Price Inflation Is Coming to Fashion
Apparel prices are rising at their fastest pace in years, as the cost of everything from cotton to container shipping soars. BoF lays out how to seize the opportunity to break a decade-long cycle of discounting.