Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
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Luxury
Tapestry, One Year In
Chief executive Victor Luis talks China, challenges at Stuart Weitzman and high hopes for Kate Spade New York.
Tapestry, One Year In
Chief executive Victor Luis talks China, challenges at Stuart Weitzman and high hopes for Kate Spade New York.
Financial Markets
Why Kering Is Buying Back Its Shares
The French luxury conglomerate plans to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period.
Why Kering Is Buying Back Its Shares
The French luxury conglomerate plans to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period.
Luxury
Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board
The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.
Maureen Chiquet Joins MatchesFashion Board
The former Chanel CEO will bring her experience to the fast-growing luxury e-commerce site, while Autotrader’s Trevor Mather will also join the board.
News & Analysis
For Prada, Success in the Bag
After a few tough years, Prada’s moves to revitalise its handbag offering are paying off, notes Luca Solca.
For Prada, Success in the Bag
After a few tough years, Prada’s moves to revitalise its handbag offering are paying off, notes Luca Solca.
Retail
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
News & Analysis
Mytheresa Launches Kids
The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.
Mytheresa Launches Kids
The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.
China
Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.
Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.
Retail
Gucci’s Roadmap for Growth
President and chief executive Marco Bizzarri talks future growth, that leaked video message to employees and continued trouble with China’s e-commerce ecosystem.
Gucci’s Roadmap for Growth
President and chief executive Marco Bizzarri talks future growth, that leaked video message to employees and continued trouble with China’s e-commerce ecosystem.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Why Burberry Suddenly Seems Obsessed With the Number 17
The British brand has showed Riccardo Tisci's runway debut on September 17th and is releasing limited-edition capsule collections on the 17th of every month.
Why Burberry Suddenly Seems Obsessed With the Number 17
The British brand has showed Riccardo Tisci's runway debut on September 17th and is releasing limited-edition capsule collections on the 17th of every month.
Fashion Week
Junya Watanabe's Hard Rock Romance
The collection was appropriately rough and ragged but what registered most was its playfulness.
Junya Watanabe's Hard Rock Romance
The collection was appropriately rough and ragged but what registered most was its playfulness.
Fashion Week
Sacai's Utilitarian Hybrids
Chitose Abe's career has taken on something of a rhythm: advance one season, consolidate the next. This season followed the pattern, risking what her critics call her formula.
Sacai's Utilitarian Hybrids
Chitose Abe's career has taken on something of a rhythm: advance one season, consolidate the next. This season followed the pattern, risking what her critics call her formula.
The News in Brief
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.