Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.
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Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
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Maajid Nawaz on Terrorism: 'Fear Will Breed More Fear'
Through the lens of his own harrowing journey, Maajid Nawaz spoke about the rise of terrorism, populism and a post-Trump, post-Brexit world.
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John Galliano on Being Comfortable With Chaos
Master Haute Couturier John Galliano joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the VOICES stage, to discuss 'Creativity in the Digital Age.'
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Future VOICES Connects 10 Emerging Talents with Industry Elite
The winners of BoF and Topshop’s Future VOICES competition mingled with fashion industry leaders and pushed for technological innovation, greater inclusivity and other vectors of change.
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Inside VOICES, BoF’s First Gathering for Big Thinkers
From terrorism to disruptive technology, fashion’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and educators gathered to discuss the threats and opportunities facing the $2.4 trillion industry.
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Li Edelkoort: ‘Fashion is Old Fashioned’
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort presented key excerpts from her ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto, challenging an industry she described as ‘no longer part of the avant-garde.’
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James Scully on Fashion's Bullying, Cruelty and Discrimination of Models
Casting director James Scully was given a standing ovation at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers, following his plea to end the fashion industry's "cruel and sadistic" abuse of models.
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Models Face Bullying, Cruelty and Racial Discrimination at Castings
Casting director James Scully and others lifted the lid on a system that hires girls when they are little more than children and then disposes of them when they hit puberty in a power game where models are pawns.
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Live Blog: Catch up on John Galliano, Amber Valletta, Ian Rogers, will.i.am and Joan Smalls
As the three-day event concludes, revisit our real-time reporting from VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers in Oxfordshire, in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate.
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John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
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Are You One of Fashion's Future VOICES?
Today, BoF and Topshop launch a global competition to identify 10 breakthrough talents to present their ideas at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
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Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’