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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Luxury
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
News & Analysis
Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.
Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.
China
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
News & Analysis
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
News & Analysis
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
News & Analysis
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
News & Analysis
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
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.
Retail
Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?
The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.
Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?
The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.
Retail
Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.
Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.
News & Analysis
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
News & Analysis
Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.
Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.
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.