Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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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
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.