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.
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Fashion Week
Immersive Aesthetics at Loewe
Jonathan Anderson has lightened Loewe, roughened it, added sensuality, sunlight, movement and humour – and has never been in more control.
Fashion Week
Tim’s Take | Rick Owens Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Rick Owens to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
Fashion Week
A Utopian Vision of Dystopia at Rick Owens
Rick Owens' poetic gestures produce a collection that melts into eternity.
Marketing
Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas
Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.
Financial Markets
Zimmermann Secures Investment from General Atlantic, Plans Global Expansion
BoF can exclusively reveal that Australian fashion and swimwear label Zimmermann has taken a minority investment from General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, to fuel the brand’s global expansion.
News & Analysis
No One-Size-Fits-All Solution for Fashion Shows, Says CFDA Report
The CFDA and Boston Consulting Group’s 12-page study, released Thursday, outlines the contours of the challenges facing the fashion system and offers a menu of new models — without prescribing a specific fix.
Fashion Week
Day to Night Eccentricity
Alessandro Dell'Acqua's cool girls in smeared make-up and greasy locks furiously raided the catwalk, looking fantastic in haphazard layerings of glorious hand-me-downs
Fashion Week
Tim's Take | Dries Van Noten Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Dries Van Noten to decode the creative thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
Fashion Week
Women Who Dare at Chloé
Clare Waight Keller’s message was clear: a woman who dares to be tough can equally dare to be delicate — which gave her collection a lot more spine than usual.
Fashion Week
Dries, The Storyteller
A masterclass in fashion narrative from Dries Van Noten, who was inspired by the Marchesa Casati and her poet lover Gabriele D’Annunzio.
News & Analysis
At Paris Fashion Week, All Eyes Will Be on Hedi Slimane
"If months of speculation are to be believed, it may well be Hedi Slimane 's last show for the house of Saint Laurent. Mr. Slimane and Kering, which
Fashion Week
An Irreverent Mood
There was an insouciant ease to Alessandra Facchinetti’s mannish girls in leather pants.
The News in Brief
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.
THG Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast on Nutrition Demand
The UK e-commerce platform, which owns Dermstore and Lookfantastic, forecast 2026 adjusted core profit above market expectations, driven by strong demand for its sports nutrition and supplements brand and favourable whey protein prices.