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.”
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Global Markets
Sabyasachi Mukherjee: King of India’s Bridal Market
The designer, whose bridal pieces are worn by India’s billionaire heiresses and Bollywood superstars, has built a luxury brand that’s set to generate $35 million in revenue in 2019. Now, he’s on a quest to tap the lucrative fine jewellery market and take his business global.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee: King of India’s Bridal Market
The designer, whose bridal pieces are worn by India’s billionaire heiresses and Bollywood superstars, has built a luxury brand that’s set to generate $35 million in revenue in 2019. Now, he’s on a quest to tap the lucrative fine jewellery market and take his business global.
News & Analysis
Carine Roitfeld Breaks Into Perfume
The collection of seven genderless fragrances, called ‘7 lovers,’ is now available on Net-a-Porter as well as her own website.
Carine Roitfeld Breaks Into Perfume
The collection of seven genderless fragrances, called ‘7 lovers,’ is now available on Net-a-Porter as well as her own website.
News & Analysis
'The Reality of Fashion Is Not What Students Expect,' says Anna dello Russo
BoF sits down the Anna dello Russo to discuss the mentorship culture she is building at Istituto Marangoni and her role as scientific director at its Milan campus.
'The Reality of Fashion Is Not What Students Expect,' says Anna dello Russo
BoF sits down the Anna dello Russo to discuss the mentorship culture she is building at Istituto Marangoni and her role as scientific director at its Milan campus.
Luxury
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
The Future of Chanel
The world’s most popular luxury megabrand is not for sale, according to its secretive owners. But what if it was? BoF does the analysis.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
News & Analysis
Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?
Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.
Does Chanel Need a Change Agent?
Following the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel named former studio director Virginie Viard his successor in a bid for continuity. But the world’s most popular luxury megabrand may need to disrupt itself to stay on top.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Selfridges' New Group Chair, Carolina Herrera Hires Global Marketing VP
This week, Alannah Weston succeeds her father as chairman of the Selfridges Group, while Jodie Chan joins Carolina Herrera as vice president of global marketing and communications.
Power Moves | Selfridges' New Group Chair, Carolina Herrera Hires Global Marketing VP
This week, Alannah Weston succeeds her father as chairman of the Selfridges Group, while Jodie Chan joins Carolina Herrera as vice president of global marketing and communications.
Luxury
Anya Hindmarch to Take Back Reins of Her Business
Following the sale of her company to the Marandi family, the entrepreneur is taking back the head business role after stepping down in 2011.
Anya Hindmarch to Take Back Reins of Her Business
Following the sale of her company to the Marandi family, the entrepreneur is taking back the head business role after stepping down in 2011.
News & Analysis
Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy
Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.
Fashion's Top Talents Discuss the Politics of Disruption at Frieze Academy
Dapper Dan, Kimberly Drew, Yoon Ahn and more discussed how to create sustainable change in the industry at Frieze Academy’s Art and Fashion Summit in partnership with The Business of Fashion.
Luxury
Stefano Pilati’s Next Move
From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?
Stefano Pilati’s Next Move
From his new base in Berlin, the former Yves Saint Laurent designer is breaking away from the traditional luxury model and building a fledgling fashion venture rooted in accessible pricing, digital sales and customer feedback. Can it scale?
Fashion Week
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.
Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.
The News in Brief
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.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.