Kartik Research Named Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo in January
The Indian brand will hold a special event at the Florence show.
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Luxury
Kering Results Signal a Bright Year Ahead
As Gucci finally begins to recover, Saint Laurent shines and Puma gains momentum, Kering’s latest results signal good prospects for the year ahead.
Luxury
Kering’s Sales Beat Estimates as Gucci Returns to Growth
French luxury-goods maker Kering SA reported fourth-quarter revenue growth that beat analyst estimates as the Gucci brand showed the first signs of a turnaround under Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri and creative director Alessandro Michele.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Victoria's Secret CEO Resigns, Executive Hires at Calvin Klein
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Fashion Week
Extreme Athleticism
For their sophomore outing at DKNY, Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow balanced an elevated hip-hop sensibility with deconstructed drama.
Fashion Week
Uptown Girls
The embellished femininity of Jason Wu's namesake label surfaced at the minimalist Boss in a swirling ode to the curves of a lady.
Fashion Week
Control and Release
At Proenza Schouler, the clothes were stitched, belted, laced and sutured together, simmering with the unresolved tensions that designers must face every day.
Fashion Week
Pure Fashion Voodoo
The innate theatricality of the Mulleavy sisters' clothes worked to their advantage here, but the question lingers as to whether they can build a sustainable business.
Fashion Week
Architectural Precision
Narciso Rodriguez's collection was a highly charged confrontation between rough and smooth, casual and polished.
Fashion Week
All About The Mix
Michael Kors' new collection had a schizophrenic quality — just the way he wanted it.
Financial Markets
Nicola Formichetti Reveals Nicopanda Expansion Plans
Armed with funding from investors including Agent Provocateur co-founder Serena Rees and CAA, Formichetti and business partner Kevin Kollenda share their plan to create the 'punk Hello Kitty.'
Fashion Week
Don't Fence Her In
Vera Wang looked to traditional fencing whites — with some help from the artists Alberto Giacometti and Amedeo Modigliani — to inform her Autumn collection.
Fashion Week
Fashion Francophilia
Tory Burch's chic collection for Autumn drew inspiration from fashion in the streets of Paris, circa 1972.
The News in Brief
Vietnam’s Top Jewellery Retailer to Stop Diamond Buybacks
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC is moving away from its policy of repurchasing diamonds at nearly full value after a smuggling probe shook confidence in the diamond market.
Why Some Visitors Felt Snubbed at ‘Sephoria’ London
Attendees of the first ever UK-edition of Sephora’s immersive event have taken to social media to voice their complaints after influencers experienced a more generous preview.
Zane Li Wins 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Lii designer took home the top award after winning the Karl Lagerfeld prize at the LVMH Prize earlier this year.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise for Fifth Month on US, Europe Demand
Total shipments rose 2.7 percent to $23.6 billion in the first nine months of the year, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said Tuesday.
EssilorLuxottica Sales Lifted by Traditional Frames, Lenses
Revenue rose 7.2 percent, beating analysts' estimates.
Adidas Lifts Outlook on US Tariff Refund, Strong Demand
Chief executive officer Bjoern Gulden wants the company’s local staff to jump on trends quickly and cater to customers in their markets to drive demand.
Milan Luxury Shops Close for Fear of New Unrest as Government Prepares to Deploy Troops
Most stores in the Via Montenapoleone luxury shopping district, home to brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, removed merchandise from their windows as a precaution.