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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Fashion Week
A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.
Fashion Week
Bottega Veneta's Glamorous Intent
Tomas Maier has a special cinematic knack for imbuing the ladylike with something darker, giving the best Bottega Veneta collections, like this one, an irresistible tug.
Fashion Week
In Milan, Irreverence Everywhere
On day three of Milan Fashion Week, there was no short supply of insouciance and irreverence on the runways.
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New Pop?
The picture painted by the latest Emporio Armani collection was distinctly limited, and did not, as the shownotes proposed, “speak of Armani’s whole history.”
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Donatella’s Tough New World
A violent motif of stalactites perfectly captured the schism between what was and what will be at Versace.
Luxury
Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!
In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.
Fashion Week
WWI Romantics
Wang’s collection consisted of a clash of military regalia and opulent brocade textiles on sack dresses, overcoats, and generously tailored suits.
Workplace & Talent
Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board
Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Key Departures at Hugo Boss, Dunhill and Prada
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Fashion Week
People and Politics at Prada
In a tour de force, Miuccia Prada offered her own vision of a polarised world: the powerful and the weak, the rich and the poor — reflecting the huge upheaval in the air in fashion, a mirror of the wider world.
Retail
Prada Offers 'See Now, Buy Now' Bags Straight off the Milan Catwalk
Prada joined in on the "see now, buy now" retail model by offering two new handbags at selected outlets from Friday.
Workplace & Talent
Hugo Boss CEO Resigns
Hugo Boss chief executive Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is stepping down after eight years at the helm after the share price tumbled, following a profit warning on weak sales in China and the United States.
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.