Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
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Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Levi Strauss IPO Could Raise as Much as $587 Million
The company expects to offer 36.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, giving it a market value of about $6.17 billion.
Financial Markets
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
Levi Strauss Files for IPO
The 145-year old jeans company is seeking to return to the public markets after more than three decades.
News & Analysis
Johan Lindeberg Is Back at BLK DNM
The Swedish designer has bought the denim and leather brand he launched in 2011 and stepped away from three years ago. With new partners, he plans to relaunch in the spring.
Johan Lindeberg Is Back at BLK DNM
The Swedish designer has bought the denim and leather brand he launched in 2011 and stepped away from three years ago. With new partners, he plans to relaunch in the spring.
Marketing
Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying
The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.
Diesel Campaign Takes Stand on Bullying
The brand has recruited some of the world’s most polarising celebrities, from Nicki Minaj to Gucci Mane, to front a new campaign bringing cyber-bullying issues to light.
Financial Markets
7 For All Mankind Forays Into Ready-to-Wear With Marques’ Almeida
The Los Angeles-based denim brand wants apparel to account for 30 percent of its total revenue by 2021.
7 For All Mankind Forays Into Ready-to-Wear With Marques’ Almeida
The Los Angeles-based denim brand wants apparel to account for 30 percent of its total revenue by 2021.
Luxury
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
News & Analysis
Wrangler Owner Looks to Exit Jeans Business
"VF Corp., battling slowing sales of Wrangler and Lee jeans, is exploring strategic options for its denim division."
Wrangler Owner Looks to Exit Jeans Business
"VF Corp., battling slowing sales of Wrangler and Lee jeans, is exploring strategic options for its denim division."
Sustainability
Levi’s Bets on Lasers
The world's oldest denim brand is rolling out a new technology that could have longterm implications for the business.
Levi’s Bets on Lasers
The world's oldest denim brand is rolling out a new technology that could have longterm implications for the business.
News & Analysis
Frame Wants to Be the Next Calvin Klein
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson have grown their former side project into a $100 million business. Can the duo behind so many other blockbuster brands turn their own label into a global player?
Frame Wants to Be the Next Calvin Klein
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson have grown their former side project into a $100 million business. Can the duo behind so many other blockbuster brands turn their own label into a global player?
Luxury
How Denim Brands Can Stay Cool
The jeans of the moment have an inherently limited lifespan linked to the zeitgeist. But the shrewdest labels are able to maintain relevance and keep revenue coming in when the moment passes.
How Denim Brands Can Stay Cool
The jeans of the moment have an inherently limited lifespan linked to the zeitgeist. But the shrewdest labels are able to maintain relevance and keep revenue coming in when the moment passes.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Chip Bergh’s Levi’s Turnaround
In the latest episode of Inside Fashion, Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh talks to Imran Amed about his 30-year career, overhauling the denim brand and what it takes to be a great CEO.
The News in Brief
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.