Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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China
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine
This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.
Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine
This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.
Fashion Week
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Media
Lessons from Hypebeast's Year of Explosive Growth
The blog-turned-streetwear destination, which went public in Hong Kong in 2016, has enjoyed a rapid growth spurt thanks to its diversified revenue streams and strength in Asia.
Lessons from Hypebeast's Year of Explosive Growth
The blog-turned-streetwear destination, which went public in Hong Kong in 2016, has enjoyed a rapid growth spurt thanks to its diversified revenue streams and strength in Asia.
Fashion Week
Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
Fashion Week
Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
Luxury
Tod’s Factory Strategy: Is It Working?
After missing the sneaker boom, the Italian maker of luxury comfort shoes is aiming to reverse falling sales and re-energise its brand. The company’s new drops-driven model will be put to the test this month with the launch of a collaboration with star designer Alber Elbaz.
Tod’s Factory Strategy: Is It Working?
After missing the sneaker boom, the Italian maker of luxury comfort shoes is aiming to reverse falling sales and re-energise its brand. The company’s new drops-driven model will be put to the test this month with the launch of a collaboration with star designer Alber Elbaz.
News & Analysis
None of Your Business with Erdem Moralioglu
In the fifth episode of the series, we test the business savvy of designer Erdem Moralioglu.
None of Your Business with Erdem Moralioglu
In the fifth episode of the series, we test the business savvy of designer Erdem Moralioglu.
News & Analysis
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
News & Analysis
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
News & Analysis
Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection
The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.
Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection
The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.
News & Analysis
Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize
Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.
Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize
Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.