Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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Retail
Should Hudson's Bay Sell Saks Fifth Avenue?
Less than two months after the Canadian department store group announced a cost-cutting restructuring, rowdy activist investor Jonathan Litt is pushing the board to take more drastic action in confronting its challenges.
Should Hudson's Bay Sell Saks Fifth Avenue?
Less than two months after the Canadian department store group announced a cost-cutting restructuring, rowdy activist investor Jonathan Litt is pushing the board to take more drastic action in confronting its challenges.
News & Analysis
Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari
The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.
Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari
The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.
Luxury
How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?
The French conglomerate has given rise to commercial juggernauts like Gucci and Saint Laurent, as well as Demna Gvasalia’s white-hot Balenciaga. How long can the momentum last?
How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?
The French conglomerate has given rise to commercial juggernauts like Gucci and Saint Laurent, as well as Demna Gvasalia’s white-hot Balenciaga. How long can the momentum last?
Retail
Calvin Klein Flagship Gets Sterling Ruby Makeover
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons told BoF that the idea was to create a physical experience that represented a deep connection to his collections.
Calvin Klein Flagship Gets Sterling Ruby Makeover
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons told BoF that the idea was to create a physical experience that represented a deep connection to his collections.
News & Analysis
Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival
The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.
Julianne Moore to Receive Inaugural Franca Sozzani Award at Venice Film Festival
The award, which will be presented on September 1, is a tribute to the late Vogue Italia editor-in-chief, who passed away in December last year.
News & Analysis
Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?
As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.
Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?
As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.
News & Analysis
Is Matchesfashion Readying for a Sale?
The luxury fashion retailer, which reported revenue of £204 million in 2016, is seeking advisors to manage a sale, BoF has learned.
Is Matchesfashion Readying for a Sale?
The luxury fashion retailer, which reported revenue of £204 million in 2016, is seeking advisors to manage a sale, BoF has learned.
Fashion Week
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity
It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.
Financial Markets
LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds
Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.
LVMH Profit Grows at Fastest Rate Since 2011 as Asia Rebounds
Profit from recurring operations rose 23 percent to €3.64 billion ($4.23 billion) in the first half, the French luxury goods conglomerate reported Wednesday.
Luxury
Armani Streamlines Brands and Store Network as Sales Drop
The Milan-based company is shrinking from seven labels to three main lines after recording its first annual sales decline since 2009.
Armani Streamlines Brands and Store Network as Sales Drop
The Milan-based company is shrinking from seven labels to three main lines after recording its first annual sales decline since 2009.
Marketing
News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.
News Bites | Calvin Klein's New Campaign, Is Farfetch Edging Closer to IPO?
In today's News Bites, Raf Simons gets meta with his new Calvin Klein campaign, while sources say Farfetch could go public within the next six months.
Workplace & Talent
Fabien Baron's 5 Lessons For Success as an Art Director
One of the industry’s most respected and successful art directors tells BoF how his profession has changed and the skills it takes to break into it today.
Fabien Baron's 5 Lessons For Success as an Art Director
One of the industry’s most respected and successful art directors tells BoF how his profession has changed and the skills it takes to break into it today.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.