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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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Luxury

Should Luxury Brands Raise Prices?

Growing income and wealth inequality have allowed European luxury brands to raise prices at about double the rate of other consumer goods categories. But some brands are better positioned to hike prices than others, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

Should Luxury Brands Raise Prices?

Growing income and wealth inequality have allowed European luxury brands to raise prices at about double the rate of other consumer goods categories. But some brands are better positioned to hike prices than others, writes Luca Solca.


Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?


Luxury

Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?

Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.

Luxury

Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?

Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.


Media

Bryanboy: How Fashion’s Original Influencer Became a TikTok Star

For the Filipino former web developer, who grew an audience of over 1 million TikTok followers in six months, the move is the latest in a career of pivots that have taken him from first-wave fashion blogger to Gen-Z media star.

Media

Bryanboy: How Fashion’s Original Influencer Became a TikTok Star

For the Filipino former web developer, who grew an audience of over 1 million TikTok followers in six months, the move is the latest in a career of pivots that have taken him from first-wave fashion blogger to Gen-Z media star.


Luxury

For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

In the third quarter, Gucci underperformed LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division as well as Kering stablemates like Saint Laurent, underscoring the growing importance of local customers in the age of Covid-19.

Luxury

For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

In the third quarter, Gucci underperformed LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division as well as Kering stablemates like Saint Laurent, underscoring the growing importance of local customers in the age of Covid-19.


Luxury

Luxury's Coronavirus Recovery: Who's Ahead and Who’s Behind?

Some sank, others surged. BoF examines how Kering, Hermès and Moncler stacked up against the high bar set by LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division last week.

Luxury

Luxury's Coronavirus Recovery: Who's Ahead and Who’s Behind?

Some sank, others surged. BoF examines how Kering, Hermès and Moncler stacked up against the high bar set by LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division last week.


Luxury

Gucci’s Appeal Holds Up in Pandemic as Kering Beats Estimates

The luxury group's organic revenue fell only 1.2 percent in the third quarter, compared with analysts’ projection for a 9.1 percent drop.

Luxury

Gucci’s Appeal Holds Up in Pandemic as Kering Beats Estimates

The luxury group's organic revenue fell only 1.2 percent in the third quarter, compared with analysts’ projection for a 9.1 percent drop.


Retail

Bloomingdale’s Bid to Keep Covid From Stealing Christmas

At a time when retailers usually try to lure shoppers with festive music and decorations, the luxury department store has amped up its website and — in a very out-of-character move — plans to drive traffic through flash sales.

Retail

Bloomingdale’s Bid to Keep Covid From Stealing Christmas

At a time when retailers usually try to lure shoppers with festive music and decorations, the luxury department store has amped up its website and — in a very out-of-character move — plans to drive traffic through flash sales.


Global Markets

India’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads

As the virus spreads and the economy falters, the country’s fashion industry is nearing crisis point. With sales down, stores closing and artisan supply chains under pressure, designers are digging deep to become even more entrepreneurial.

Global Markets

India’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads

As the virus spreads and the economy falters, the country’s fashion industry is nearing crisis point. With sales down, stores closing and artisan supply chains under pressure, designers are digging deep to become even more entrepreneurial.


Luxury

The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?

Luxury

The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?