Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
emerging-designers
Fashion Week
VFiles Names Participating Designers and Launches Own Line
Former Hood By Air fashion director Paul Cupo will design luxury unisex streetwear brand VFiles Yellow Label.
Global Markets
Can Beirut Steal Some of Dubai’s Thunder?
Lebanon’s capital can’t compete in terms of scale, but a fearless new Beirut fashion school founded by Elie Saab proves there is more to play for in the Middle East than meets the eye.
News & Analysis
Atlein Wins ANDAM’s Grand Prize
Atlein, founded and designed by Antonin Tron, took home the grand prize of €250,000 and a two-year mentorship from LVMH executive Pierre-Yves
News & Analysis
So You’ve Won a Fashion Prize. What Now?
Plenty of designers have learned the hard way that receiving a major award isn’t an instant ticket to success. Here’s how some past winners are putting their winnings to good use.
News & Analysis
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
Luxury
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Fashion Week
Turbulent Times in Australian Retail
Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.
Sustainability
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
Luxury
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
News & Analysis
The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.
News & Analysis
Tim Walker and Molly Goddard Launch Book Collaboration
“Patty” spans Goddard’s archive of work, dating back to her debut 2012 collection.
News & Analysis
Molly Goddard Wins The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
"The 29-year-old designer took home the top prize of £200,000 and a year-long mentoring scheme, impressing judges with her sharp focus and strong
The News in Brief
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.
Carlos Nazario Appointed Editor in Chief of Wonderland
The fashion editor and stylist is reuniting with longtime collaborator Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Wonderland parent Visual Talent Ltd.
Aritzia Seeks to More Than Double Sales by 2032
New categories and brick-and-mortar expansion beyond North America are set to drive Aritzia’s quest to hit $10.5 billion CAD ($7.5 billion).
Pop Mart Quarterly Sales Fall Up to 50% as Labubu Fad Cools
Sales in the Americas fell 70 to 75 percent.
Zegna to Take Summer Fashion Show to Beijing
The Italian label has continued to enjoy solid growth in China, defying a wider downturn in demand for European luxury. The June 11 presentation of its summer collection will be the latest in a series of travelling shows.
Beiersdorf Sales Slightly Miss Expectations on Nivea Weakness
The German consumer goods maker marginally missed market expectations for third-quarter sales growth on Tuesday, with its key Nivea brand posting a third straight quarterly sales decline.