Yui Chen Wins Hyerès Festival’s Top Fashion Prize
The Chinese designer won the grand prize for her airy, sculptural pieces at the 41st edition of the festival, which is undergoing a revamp under new leadership.
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Luxury
Chasing China's High-End Lingerie Market
High-end lingerie sales are outpacing China's generally downbeat luxury market, and heating up competition between international brands and local rivals looking to go upmarket.
Luxury
Chanel Snaps Up 4 Companies to Secure High-End Silk Supplies
Chanel has created a silks production unit by investing in high-end specialists, it said on Friday after completing the third deal in four months aimed at strengthening its supply chain.
Marketing
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Ariel Foxman to Exit InStyle, Copping Out at Oscar de la Renta
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
News & Analysis
Update: Louis Vuitton Denies Report of Nicolas Ghesquière's Impending Exit
LVMH is considering a change of creative director at Louis Vuitton, with Jonathan Anderson seen as the front-runner to replace Nicolas Ghesquière, according to Reuters. Louis Vuitton has categorically denied the rumour and clarified that Ghesquière's contract expires in November 2018.
News & Analysis
Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Top €6 billion in 2015
Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of global fashion group and Zara owner Inditex , held more than €6 billion ($6.6 billion) in prime real estate assets at the end of 2015.
News & Analysis
Turning Around Tiffany
Tiffany chief executive Frederic Cumenal shares his plans for remaking the 179-year-old jewellery house along with its new advertising campaign, conceived by Grace Coddington.
Retail
Fast Retailing Feels Japan's Brexit Sting With Rising Yen
Billionaire Tadashi Yanai’s Fast Retailing gave an early glimpse of the pain a rising yen is bringing to Japan’s biggest companies since the UK voted to leave the European Union last month.
News & Analysis
At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Burberry Executive Shake-up, Stuart Weitzman CEO, BFC Executive Board
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
News & Analysis
Hermès Takes Stake in Pierre Hardy
French luxury house Hermès Group has acquired a minority stake in footwear and accessory company Pierre Hardy, as it seeks to strengthen ties with its eponymous founder.
Retail
Burberry Sales Beat Estimates on Recent Boost in UK Demand
Comparable sales fell 3 percent, beating the 5 percent drop expected by analysts.
The News in Brief
Hublot Taps Ex-Audemars Piguet Chief François-Henri Bennahmias as Consultant
The move, which was facilitated by Jean Arnault, comes as Hublot undergoes a repositioning in a bid to reignite sales.
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Grows Double Digits
The Italian cosmetics label expects to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026 after surpassing €1 billion ($1.12 billion) in wholesale revenues last year.
Chanel Extends Revamp as Fashion Head Pavlovsky Exits Board
The move follows CFO Philippe Blondiaux’s decision to retire at the end of this year after more than 15 years at Chanel.
Zara Billionaire Owner Ortega Buys $550 Million Chicago Tower
Pontegadea Inversiones SL acquired the 51-story One North Wacker in the city’s business district in one of the biggest US office deals this year.
Laani and Boldpurity Are Among This Year’s Estée Lauder, Nykaa Beauty&You Winners
The programme, now in its fifth year, reflect the US beauty giant’s commitment to the Indian market.
Douglas Group Names New CEO
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will succeed outgoing Sander van der Laan as chief executive of the German beauty retailer.
Lululemon Makes Changes to Fabric Team After See-Through Mishaps
The changes at the leggings maker come after a customer backlash over quality issues.