Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Sports
The Debrief | The Sneaker of the Year 2025
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
The Debrief | The Sneaker of the Year 2025
BoF’s Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young sit down with Mike Sykes to unpack the elusive 2025 sneaker of the year.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | Riz Ahmed on the Radical Power of Storytelling
At BoF Voices 2025, the Academy Award-winning actor, musician and activist reflected on what Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ reveals about unity during divisive times.
The BoF Podcast | Riz Ahmed on the Radical Power of Storytelling
At BoF Voices 2025, the Academy Award-winning actor, musician and activist reflected on what Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ reveals about unity during divisive times.
Workplace & Talent
The Debrief | What Happens When Women Lead
At VOICES 2025, senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young sits down with celebrated designers Clare Waight Keller and Maria Cornejo to discuss what it means to build a career in fashion as a woman today.
The Debrief | What Happens When Women Lead
At VOICES 2025, senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young sits down with celebrated designers Clare Waight Keller and Maria Cornejo to discuss what it means to build a career in fashion as a woman today.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Can Luxury Brands Rebuild Trust With Customers?
Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, senior analyst of global luxury goods at Bernstein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield to examine where the luxury sector goes next — from rebuilding pricing architecture to aligning brand DNA with the zeitgeist and restoring clear value for customers.
The BoF Podcast | Can Luxury Brands Rebuild Trust With Customers?
Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, and Luca Solca, senior analyst of global luxury goods at Bernstein, speak to System Magazine’s Jonathan Wingfield to examine where the luxury sector goes next — from rebuilding pricing architecture to aligning brand DNA with the zeitgeist and restoring clear value for customers.
Luxury
The Debrief | 5 Big Questions About Luxury
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins The Debrief to discuss the latest developments in luxury, from Prada’s acquisition of Versace to fashion’s favourite restaurants.
The Debrief | 5 Big Questions About Luxury
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins The Debrief to discuss the latest developments in luxury, from Prada’s acquisition of Versace to fashion’s favourite restaurants.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | An Act of Love: Securing Franca Sozzani’s Legacy
Francesco Carrozini, son of the former Vogue Italia editor explains how her passing sparked a broader purpose — from a documentary on her life to the Franca Fund for preventive genomics.
The BoF Podcast | An Act of Love: Securing Franca Sozzani’s Legacy
Francesco Carrozini, son of the former Vogue Italia editor explains how her passing sparked a broader purpose — from a documentary on her life to the Franca Fund for preventive genomics.
Retail
The Debrief | Is This the Year Discount Mania Finally Ends?
Consumer sentiment is slumping, but spending hasn’t collapsed – it’s bifurcated. Brands are leaning into desirability, newness and sharp pricing over blanket promos, while luxury department stores chase high-spending customers amid a shake-up. BoF reporters Cat Chen and Malique Morris break down what’s working – and what isn’t.
The Debrief | Is This the Year Discount Mania Finally Ends?
Consumer sentiment is slumping, but spending hasn’t collapsed – it’s bifurcated. Brands are leaning into desirability, newness and sharp pricing over blanket promos, while luxury department stores chase high-spending customers amid a shake-up. BoF reporters Cat Chen and Malique Morris break down what’s working – and what isn’t.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra on Fixing the Luxury Business Model
The seasoned luxury executive joins Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2025 to discuss pricing strategies and the importance of creative tension and cultural relevance.
The BoF Podcast | Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra on Fixing the Luxury Business Model
The seasoned luxury executive joins Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2025 to discuss pricing strategies and the importance of creative tension and cultural relevance.
Sustainability
The Debrief | Can Fashion Still Meet Its Climate Promises?
As COP30 unfolds, BoF’s Sarah Kent and Shayeza Walid unpack why most big brands aren’t set to meet their 2030 goals — and what it would really take to get them back on track.
The Debrief | Can Fashion Still Meet Its Climate Promises?
As COP30 unfolds, BoF’s Sarah Kent and Shayeza Walid unpack why most big brands aren’t set to meet their 2030 goals — and what it would really take to get them back on track.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | Amber Valletta: ‘Do What You Love. Serve a Higher Purpose.’
The supermodel joins BoF founder Imran Amed to trace her journey from Tulsa to the world’s runways, how sobriety transformed her life at 25, and why she believes fashion must finally take responsibility for its impact on the planet.
The BoF Podcast | Amber Valletta: ‘Do What You Love. Serve a Higher Purpose.’
The supermodel joins BoF founder Imran Amed to trace her journey from Tulsa to the world’s runways, how sobriety transformed her life at 25, and why she believes fashion must finally take responsibility for its impact on the planet.
Retail
The Debrief | Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories?
From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.
The Debrief | Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories?
From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations
The Hong Kong–born, London-based designer joins BoF founder Imran Amed to discuss his path from Hong Kong to London to Paris Couture Week and how he’s building a client-first business that protects creativity while staying commercially viable.
The BoF Podcast | Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations
The Hong Kong–born, London-based designer joins BoF founder Imran Amed to discuss his path from Hong Kong to London to Paris Couture Week and how he’s building a client-first business that protects creativity while staying commercially viable.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.