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.
designers
Fashion Week
Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?
On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.
Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?
On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Five: It’s a Process
On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.
Paris Day Five: It’s a Process
On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.
Fashion Week
Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight
Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.
Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Debut: First Principles Take Flight
Nearly 75 years after Hubert de Givenchy showed his first collection in Paris, Tim Blanks talks in-depth to Burton about her aim to restore the house’s fortunes by going right back to the beginning.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness
On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.
Paris Day Four: The Power of Randomness
On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners
On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.
Paris Day Three: Poise and Manners
On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, designers at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten and Courrèges engaged with the relationship between gestures and clothes.
Fashion Week
Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison
Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.
Ackermann and Ford: A Deliciously Dangerous Liaison
Haider Ackermann talks in-depth to Tim Blanks about his debut for Tom Ford and the subtle sensuality behind the brand’s new direction.
Fashion Week
Paris Days One and Two: A History of History
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.
Paris Days One and Two: A History of History
Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history.
Luxury
Year of Designer Debuts Is a Crucial Test for Fashion’s Dream Machine
Givenchy, Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten will reveal new creative visions this week ahead of anticipated reboots at Chanel, Gucci, Dior and others. Can refreshed runway collections combat consumer fatigue?
Year of Designer Debuts Is a Crucial Test for Fashion’s Dream Machine
Givenchy, Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten will reveal new creative visions this week ahead of anticipated reboots at Chanel, Gucci, Dior and others. Can refreshed runway collections combat consumer fatigue?
Sports
Exclusive: Inside Hoka’s Fashion Ambitions
In a new collaboration with Marni, the running brand known for its chunky, cushioned midsoles is looking to catch the eye of a new fashion audience — without compromising the performance DNA that’s made it an emerging sneaker powerhouse.
Exclusive: Inside Hoka’s Fashion Ambitions
In a new collaboration with Marni, the running brand known for its chunky, cushioned midsoles is looking to catch the eye of a new fashion audience — without compromising the performance DNA that’s made it an emerging sneaker powerhouse.
Fashion Week
Milan Day Six: Old Guard, New Guard
Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s Institution, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano.
Milan Day Six: Old Guard, New Guard
Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s Institution, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano.
Fashion Week
Milan Day Five: Matters of Identity
On the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, designers at Bally, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana explored the elasticity of brand DNA.
Milan Day Five: Matters of Identity
On the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, designers at Bally, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana explored the elasticity of brand DNA.
Fashion Week
Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation
The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.
Backstage Pass | Rick Owens' Alien Nation
The designer speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed on the past, present and future of the Roman fur and leather goods house that carries her family name.
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.