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.
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Luxury
Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store
The LVMH-owned Spanish heritage house is opening a new London flagship to make room for growth under Jonathan Anderson.
Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store
The LVMH-owned Spanish heritage house is opening a new London flagship to make room for growth under Jonathan Anderson.
News & Analysis
Karl Lagerfeld-Designed Apartments Aimed at Taiwan's Ultra-Wealthy
A Taipei-based developer is hoping the late Chanel creative director will give them an edge over competitors, appealing to an ageing generation of multimillionaire business owners.
Karl Lagerfeld-Designed Apartments Aimed at Taiwan's Ultra-Wealthy
A Taipei-based developer is hoping the late Chanel creative director will give them an edge over competitors, appealing to an ageing generation of multimillionaire business owners.
News & Analysis
Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.
Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.
Retail
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business
Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.
Luxury
Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.
Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.
News & Analysis
Fashion Investor Miroslava Duma Named in Mueller Report
"Duma is referred to as 'a contact of Ivanka Trump's from the fashion industry.'"
Fashion Investor Miroslava Duma Named in Mueller Report
"Duma is referred to as 'a contact of Ivanka Trump's from the fashion industry.'"
Luxury
LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations
The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.
LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations
The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.
News & Analysis
Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame
Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.
Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame
Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.
Workplace & Talent
10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability
Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.
10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability
Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.
News & Analysis
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
China
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
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.