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.
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Can America’s Fashion Giants Get Their Mojo Back?
Accessible luxury brands like Coach and Michael Kors radically changed their approach to everything from logos to discounting to regain their old cachet with consumers. It’s working, but for how long?
Can America’s Fashion Giants Get Their Mojo Back?
Accessible luxury brands like Coach and Michael Kors radically changed their approach to everything from logos to discounting to regain their old cachet with consumers. It’s working, but for how long?
Luxury
Michael Kors’ New CEO Joshua Schulman Joins the Brand at a Critical Time
The former Coach chief is tasked with speeding the transformation of Capri Holdings’ largest brand into a true luxury player before taking the helm of the entire group next year.
Michael Kors’ New CEO Joshua Schulman Joins the Brand at a Critical Time
The former Coach chief is tasked with speeding the transformation of Capri Holdings’ largest brand into a true luxury player before taking the helm of the entire group next year.
Luxury
Accessible Luxury’s Big Opportunity
This week, everyone will be talking about Michael Kors’ 40th anniversary show, Gucci’s first-quarter sales and Fashion Revolution Week.
Accessible Luxury’s Big Opportunity
This week, everyone will be talking about Michael Kors’ 40th anniversary show, Gucci’s first-quarter sales and Fashion Revolution Week.
Luxury
EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms
The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.
EssilorLuxottica Sales Recover As Second Virus Wave Looms
The maker of Oakley and Ray-Ban showed signs of recovery. But a second coronavirus wave threatens another heavy blow to results.
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How Young Designers in Paris Are Beating the Pandemic So Far
Fragile but focused, creative labels like Marine Serre, Y/Project and Ludovic de Saint Sernin are navigating rocky waters by engaging their communities and rethinking their role in fashion's ‘system’. Is it enough to make it through a make-or-break season?
How Young Designers in Paris Are Beating the Pandemic So Far
Fragile but focused, creative labels like Marine Serre, Y/Project and Ludovic de Saint Sernin are navigating rocky waters by engaging their communities and rethinking their role in fashion's ‘system’. Is it enough to make it through a make-or-break season?
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Tapestry CEO Jide Zeitlin Resigns Amid ProPublica Investigation
The executive, who has served on the company's board for 14 years and was named its chief executive in 2019, is leaving as misconduct allegations surface.
Tapestry CEO Jide Zeitlin Resigns Amid ProPublica Investigation
The executive, who has served on the company's board for 14 years and was named its chief executive in 2019, is leaving as misconduct allegations surface.
Luxury
Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?
LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.
Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?
LVMH-backed Loewe has acquired the colourful island label Paula’s with an eye to growing its vacation-wear business. It’s a more budget-friendly way to buy into designer Jonathan Anderson’s globetrotting bohemian vision.
Luxury
How to Turn Party Dresses Into a Global Business
Five years after launching Self-Portrait, founder and designer Han Chong has steered the brand to £130 million in sales of his simple lace dresses. Can the success continue with expansion into Asia?
How to Turn Party Dresses Into a Global Business
Five years after launching Self-Portrait, founder and designer Han Chong has steered the brand to £130 million in sales of his simple lace dresses. Can the success continue with expansion into Asia?
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The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity
Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.
The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity
Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.
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The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now
This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now
This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Move Over Fashion Nova: How a Niche Designer Brand Won Coachella
Tiny New York label Area was everywhere on social media at this year’s Coachella, alongside much bigger brands like Revolve. Here’s how they did it - without paying a cent.
Move Over Fashion Nova: How a Niche Designer Brand Won Coachella
Tiny New York label Area was everywhere on social media at this year’s Coachella, alongside much bigger brands like Revolve. Here’s how they did it - without paying a cent.
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Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's
Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.
Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's
Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.
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.