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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Fashion Week
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Chanel Begins to Chart a Post-Lagerfeld Future
This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's resort show in Paris, how Adidas plans to extend the Yeezy craze and the latest denim spinoff. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.
Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.
Luxury
Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store
The LVMH-owned Spanish heritage house is opening a new London flagship to make room for growth under Jonathan Anderson.
Loewe Bets on Ready-to-Wear with New London Store
The LVMH-owned Spanish heritage house is opening a new London flagship to make room for growth under Jonathan Anderson.
News & Analysis
Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.
Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.
Luxury
Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.
Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.
News & Analysis
Fashion Investor Miroslava Duma Named in Mueller Report
"Duma is referred to as 'a contact of Ivanka Trump's from the fashion industry.'"
Fashion Investor Miroslava Duma Named in Mueller Report
"Duma is referred to as 'a contact of Ivanka Trump's from the fashion industry.'"
Luxury
LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations
The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.
LVMH and Arnault Will Not Get Tax Breaks From Notre-Dame Donations
The outpouring of donations following the fire on Monday has prompted questions from charities, politicians and commentators about benefits from tax deductions.
News & Analysis
Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame
Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.
Pinault, Arnault Families Pledge €300 Million to Rebuild Notre-Dame
Funding for the reconstruction of Notre-Dame is piling up at a spectacular rate, with two of France's richest families, which control luxury groups LVMH and Kering, pledging €200 million and €100 million, respectively.
Workplace & Talent
10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability
Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.
10 Tips to Starting a Career in Sustainability
Stella McCartney’s worldwide sustainability and innovation director, Claire Bergkamp, shares her insight on how best to start a career in fashion's growing sustainability sector.
News & Analysis
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
Anna Wintour on Meghan Markle, the 2020 Election and Condé Nast’s New Global CEO
The Condé Nast artistic director and Vogue editor-in-chief spoke with Tina Brown at the Women in the World Summit about the future of the publisher, American politics and her thoughts on the Duchess of Sussex’s style.
China
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.
The BoF Podcast: LVMH’s Andrew Wu on How to Connect With the Chinese Consumer
Imran Amed sits down with LVMH's group president of Greater China at BoF's China Summit to discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can better understand the Chinese consumer.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
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.