Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Rome, Italy
Fashion Week
Fendi’s Austere New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s haute couture debut for Fendi was technically faultless but oddly somber, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fendi’s Austere New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s haute couture debut for Fendi was technically faultless but oddly somber, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Gucci Staff Threaten to Strike Over Welfare Payment Dispute
Around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy declared a ‘state of unrest’ after accusing the Kering-owned brand of withholding a promised welfare bonus.
Gucci Staff Threaten to Strike Over Welfare Payment Dispute
Around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across Italy declared a ‘state of unrest’ after accusing the Kering-owned brand of withholding a promised welfare bonus.
Retail
Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine
The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.
Italian Competition Authority Hits Shein with €1 Million Greenwashing Fine
The Singapore-headquartered fast fashion retailer was fined for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products in its second financial sanction by a European competition authority in little more than a month.
Luxury
Italy’s Cucinelli Posts 10.7% Increase in First Half Revenues
The Italian luxury label posted stronger-than-expected revenues and reaffirmed double-digit growth targets through 2026.
Italy’s Cucinelli Posts 10.7% Increase in First Half Revenues
The Italian luxury label posted stronger-than-expected revenues and reaffirmed double-digit growth targets through 2026.
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Global Markets
Italy Locks Down Milan and Much of Industrial North
Unlike Italy's national lockdown in the spring, all factories will remain open.
Italy Locks Down Milan and Much of Industrial North
Unlike Italy's national lockdown in the spring, all factories will remain open.
Luxury
Bulgari to Focus on Local Customers as Covid Wipes Out Tourism
The LVMH-owned jeweller is especially focusing on China, where domestic consumers are seeking retail therapy as the pandemic continues to curb international travel.
Bulgari to Focus on Local Customers as Covid Wipes Out Tourism
The LVMH-owned jeweller is especially focusing on China, where domestic consumers are seeking retail therapy as the pandemic continues to curb international travel.
Fashion Week
Valentino Delivered the Digital Experience the Industry Has Been Waiting For
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli says digital can be a new communication tool in fashion as long as the human remains at the centre.
Valentino Delivered the Digital Experience the Industry Has Been Waiting For
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli says digital can be a new communication tool in fashion as long as the human remains at the centre.
Luxury
Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years
The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.
Bulgari CEO Expects to Recover Lost Sales Within Two Years
The LVMH-owned luxury jewellery company is betting on a recovery in consumer demand, especially in countries like China which has seen an uptick in domestic spending.
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Workplace & Talent
At Bulgari, Unifying the Client Experience Through Digital Connectivity
As its product and experiential offering continues to grow, BoF meets directors across Bulgari’s jewellery, watch and CSR units to hear how digital tools and cross-team collaboration is enabling more impactful connections with consumers.
At Bulgari, Unifying the Client Experience Through Digital Connectivity
As its product and experiential offering continues to grow, BoF meets directors across Bulgari’s jewellery, watch and CSR units to hear how digital tools and cross-team collaboration is enabling more impactful connections with consumers.
Workplace & Talent
At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage
BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.
At Bulgari, Infusing Global Innovation with Local Heritage
BoF sits down with Bulgari’s Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin to hear how the 136-year-old jewellery brand can nurture personal relationships with every client through digital technology and how it is equipping its workforce with the tools for growth.
News & Analysis
Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty
With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.
Italy Could Use Gucci Tax Deal in Bid to Avoid EU Penalty
With the EU firing a warning shot at the country for running up high debt, Rome may cite Kering's recent $1.4 billion tax-dispute payment as evidence it can get its house in order.
News & Analysis
Italian Officials Inspect Working Conditions at Amazon Hub
Eleven inspectors went to the retail giant's site near Milan after unions representing its workers called a strike on Black Friday.
Italian Officials Inspect Working Conditions at Amazon Hub
Eleven inspectors went to the retail giant's site near Milan after unions representing its workers called a strike on Black Friday.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.