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.
Antwerp, Belgium
News & Analysis
Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project
The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.
Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project
The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.
Retail
How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.
How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.
News & Analysis
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
News & Analysis
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
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News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion Schools Should Focus on Creativity
Fashion houses want creative designers, so schools should focus on creative teaching — students can learn the business side later, says Walter Van Beirendonck, head of the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Op-Ed | Fashion Schools Should Focus on Creativity
Fashion houses want creative designers, so schools should focus on creative teaching — students can learn the business side later, says Walter Van Beirendonck, head of the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Conscious Consumers Are the Key to Ethical Fashion
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
Op-Ed | Conscious Consumers Are the Key to Ethical Fashion
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
News & Analysis
The Spotlight | Kim Stumpf
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Antwerp-based designer Kim Stumpf, who is making a name for herself in Belgium and beyond with her handmade, textured knitwear.
The Spotlight | Kim Stumpf
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Antwerp-based designer Kim Stumpf, who is making a name for herself in Belgium and beyond with her handmade, textured knitwear.
News & Analysis
Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
Under the Radar in Antwerp
In town for the Flanders Fashion Institute’s “Fashion Talks” conference, Imran Amed reflects on the fashion ecosystem that has taken root in Antwerp.
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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.