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Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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Global Markets

The Real World of Crazy Rich Asians

The rare Hollywood film with a largely Asian cast signals a major step forward for representation, but does it tell us anything about Asia’s ultra luxury market? BoF investigates.

Global Markets

The Real World of Crazy Rich Asians

The rare Hollywood film with a largely Asian cast signals a major step forward for representation, but does it tell us anything about Asia’s ultra luxury market? BoF investigates.


Global Markets

China’s Running Craze Gains Mileage in Fashion

As China’s running boom gathers pace, spurred by the ‘athleisure’ trend and encouragement from the government, brands are adjusting their strategies.

Global Markets

China’s Running Craze Gains Mileage in Fashion

As China’s running boom gathers pace, spurred by the ‘athleisure’ trend and encouragement from the government, brands are adjusting their strategies.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning

Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning

Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.


Beauty

L'Oréal Teams With Facebook on Virtual Makeup Tests

ModiFace, the beauty tech firm that the cosmetics group acquired in March, has paired with Facebook to develop AR experiences on the platform for L'Oréal brands.

Beauty

L'Oréal Teams With Facebook on Virtual Makeup Tests

ModiFace, the beauty tech firm that the cosmetics group acquired in March, has paired with Facebook to develop AR experiences on the platform for L'Oréal brands.


China

Chinese E-Commerce Giants Battle for Luxury Supremacy

Alibaba’s Luxury Pavilion and JD.com’s Toplife are going head-to-head, but which of these specialised platforms is a better partner for luxury brands?

China

Chinese E-Commerce Giants Battle for Luxury Supremacy

Alibaba’s Luxury Pavilion and JD.com’s Toplife are going head-to-head, but which of these specialised platforms is a better partner for luxury brands?


Workplace & Talent

Want a Fashion Job in Paris?

The undisputed capital of fashion for more than three centuries, fashion jobs in the city of lights represent the very pinnacle of career opportunities in luxury.

Workplace & Talent

Want a Fashion Job in Paris?

The undisputed capital of fashion for more than three centuries, fashion jobs in the city of lights represent the very pinnacle of career opportunities in luxury.


News & Analysis

Fashion History: The Summer of Love

Fashion historian Colin McDowell discusses the influence of 1967's Summer of Love on the fashion industry.

News & Analysis

Fashion History: The Summer of Love

Fashion historian Colin McDowell discusses the influence of 1967's Summer of Love on the fashion industry.


Retail

Is Inclusivity the New Exclusivity? Gucci Certainly Thinks So

The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.

Retail

Is Inclusivity the New Exclusivity? Gucci Certainly Thinks So

The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.


Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.

Financial Markets

LVMH Second Quarter Sales Up 11 Percent

The group reaped the benefits of China’s surging appetite for French luxury products, which remained untouched by the fight over tariffs.


Workplace & Talent

Want a Job in Menswear?

Once an afterthought for many fashion brands, menswear now represents 40 percent of the global apparel market — and career opportunities are thriving.

Workplace & Talent

Want a Job in Menswear?

Once an afterthought for many fashion brands, menswear now represents 40 percent of the global apparel market — and career opportunities are thriving.