Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.
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Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2017
At the end of a highly politicised fashion month, which included casting controversies, pussy power and a space ship, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Autumn/Winter 2017.
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Blended Cultures at Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière’s calling card was once a dazzling precision — but this collection felt blurred around the edges.
Luxury
Bernard Arnault to Revamp Paris Museum
The investment was due to be announced later on Wednesday by Arnault, in the presence of President Francois Hollande, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay.
News & Analysis
A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.
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Tim's Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2017
Watch Tim Blanks speak with Karl Lagerfeld about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Chanel.
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A Liberated Haider Ackermann
Ackermann wanted to be graceful, and on the whole he succeeded with a collection that had a sense of something simmering under the surface.
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Fashionable Form at Stella McCartney
McCartney excels at feel-good moments, but it also felt like there was more creativity in the design process of this supremely confident collection.
Retail
Ivanka Trump Backlash Didn’t Hurt Nordstrom
Hundreds of thousands of other posts on social media took sides, with pro-Nordstrom opinions slightly outweighing the negative ones. Either way, the buzz fizzled fast.
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A Primal Spell at Alexander McQueen
Sarah Burton's masterful embroideries have never felt quite so in tune with the soul of the collection — one of the most unforgettable of the season.
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Acne Studios’ Winning Simplicity
Jonny Johansson got rid of both avant-garde pretence and overtly unnecessary styling to deliver a focused, winning line-up.
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Tim's Take | Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2017
Watch Tim Blanks speak with Demna Gvasalia about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Balenciaga.
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Reassuring Fuzziness at Céline
If there have been recent seasons where it looked like Phoebe Philo had painted herself into a corner, here it felt like she’d been on a long holiday and shaken the monkeys out of the trees.
The News in Brief
Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’