Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
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Retail
Exclusive: G-Star Raw Names the Designers of Botter Co-Creative Directors
Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo behind the Carribean-inspired luxury line Botter, will unveil their debut collection for the Dutch raw denim brand in January.
Exclusive: G-Star Raw Names the Designers of Botter Co-Creative Directors
Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo behind the Carribean-inspired luxury line Botter, will unveil their debut collection for the Dutch raw denim brand in January.
Luxury
This Week: Gucci and Shein Face Pricing Dilemmas
Kering reports results as its struggling brands weigh whether to raise prices to compensate for tariffs. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu plan to hike on Friday.
This Week: Gucci and Shein Face Pricing Dilemmas
Kering reports results as its struggling brands weigh whether to raise prices to compensate for tariffs. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu plan to hike on Friday.
Luxury
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut Is Slated for June
The former Loewe designer was confirmed as artistic director for men’s collections in a brief statement by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault that left plenty of questions unanswered.
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut Is Slated for June
The former Loewe designer was confirmed as artistic director for men’s collections in a brief statement by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault that left plenty of questions unanswered.
Luxury
Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men
The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.
Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men
The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.
Luxury
Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director
The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.
Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director
The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.
Global Markets
‘A True Trailblazer’: Designer Perri Cutten Remembered for Her Enduring Mark on Australian Fashion
Cutten launched her eponymous label in 1981, representing ‘ambition and success’, and remains one of David Jones’s most beloved brands today.
‘A True Trailblazer’: Designer Perri Cutten Remembered for Her Enduring Mark on Australian Fashion
Cutten launched her eponymous label in 1981, representing ‘ambition and success’, and remains one of David Jones’s most beloved brands today.
Retail
Why Gap Is Going Premium
With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.
Why Gap Is Going Premium
With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.
Partner Content
At Serax, Championing Global Craftsmanship and Creative Collaboration
As consumers look to spend more on categories like home décor and invest in quality craftsmanship, Belgian homeware brand Serax is poised to capture consumer interest through a strategy anchored in collaboration with designers and responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with Serax’s chief marketing officer, Dries Stuer, to learn more.
At Serax, Championing Global Craftsmanship and Creative Collaboration
As consumers look to spend more on categories like home décor and invest in quality craftsmanship, Belgian homeware brand Serax is poised to capture consumer interest through a strategy anchored in collaboration with designers and responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with Serax’s chief marketing officer, Dries Stuer, to learn more.
Luxury
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Named Guest Designer at Pitti Uomo in June
The Japanese brand is leaving its slot on the Paris Fashion Week menswear calendar, saying it would showcase collections at travelling events.
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Named Guest Designer at Pitti Uomo in June
The Japanese brand is leaving its slot on the Paris Fashion Week menswear calendar, saying it would showcase collections at travelling events.
Creative Class
How Fashion’s Rising Stars Are Surviving the Luxury Slump
For breakout emerging designers, turning creative acclaim into commercial success in an unpredictable market is the next challenge.
How Fashion’s Rising Stars Are Surviving the Luxury Slump
For breakout emerging designers, turning creative acclaim into commercial success in an unpredictable market is the next challenge.
Luxury
Mugler Confirms Casey Cadwallader’s Exit, Names New Designer
Miguel Castro Freitas, a behind-the-scenes figure, will be named creative director of the L’Oréal-owned fashion and fragrance house.
Mugler Confirms Casey Cadwallader’s Exit, Names New Designer
Miguel Castro Freitas, a behind-the-scenes figure, will be named creative director of the L’Oréal-owned fashion and fragrance house.
Luxury
Proenza Schouler Founders to Design LVMH’s Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure.
Proenza Schouler Founders to Design LVMH’s Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure.
The News in Brief
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.