On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
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The China Edit | Luxury Watches in Hong Kong, Golden Week, Instantluxe
" How The Hong Kong Protests Will Impact The Luxury Watch Industry" (Financial T imes) "As a bastion of free market economics and a friend to
The China Edit | Luxury Watches in Hong Kong, Golden Week, Instantluxe
" How The Hong Kong Protests Will Impact The Luxury Watch Industry" (Financial T imes) "As a bastion of free market economics and a friend to
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Global Gatekeepers
The gilded key to the world’s most dynamic emerging economies is a combination of on-the-ground intelligence and loyal contacts. Six in-demand emissaries in global fashion sat down with BoF to share a few home truths about the markets on their doorstep.
Global Gatekeepers
The gilded key to the world’s most dynamic emerging economies is a combination of on-the-ground intelligence and loyal contacts. Six in-demand emissaries in global fashion sat down with BoF to share a few home truths about the markets on their doorstep.
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The China Edit | Hong Kong Protests, Zara and Alibaba, Ports 1961
" Hong Kong Protests Impact Golden Week Luxury Sales" (Bloomberg) "Imagine a Christmas shopping season with closed stores and customers stranded
The China Edit | Hong Kong Protests, Zara and Alibaba, Ports 1961
" Hong Kong Protests Impact Golden Week Luxury Sales" (Bloomberg) "Imagine a Christmas shopping season with closed stores and customers stranded
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The China Edit | Angelica Cheung, Shopping Malls, Made in China
" Vogue China Editor: Luxury Brands Don't Get Chinese Consumer" (CNN) "In the months before Vogue China launched in 2005, there were many skeptics,
The China Edit | Angelica Cheung, Shopping Malls, Made in China
" Vogue China Editor: Luxury Brands Don't Get Chinese Consumer" (CNN) "In the months before Vogue China launched in 2005, there were many skeptics,
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Black Gold Fuels Fashion Boomtowns
PERTH, Australia — It is shortly after noon in Western Australia's state capital and Tony Sage is feeling mighty chipper. A scrum of well-wishers has
Black Gold Fuels Fashion Boomtowns
PERTH, Australia — It is shortly after noon in Western Australia's state capital and Tony Sage is feeling mighty chipper. A scrum of well-wishers has
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The China Edit | Alibaba IPO, Hermès Expansion, Krizia, Angelica Cheung
" Alibaba, With Its I.P.O., Mints Millionaires and Risk-Takers" (Dealbook) "This leafy manufacturing hub two hours southwest of Shanghai is best
The China Edit | Alibaba IPO, Hermès Expansion, Krizia, Angelica Cheung
" Alibaba, With Its I.P.O., Mints Millionaires and Risk-Takers" (Dealbook) "This leafy manufacturing hub two hours southwest of Shanghai is best
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In China, Hermès Paces Itself
As Hermès opens its first ‘maison’ in China, BoF sits down with Weiming Cao, the company’s president for Greater China to discuss the new store, the company’s expansion strategy and building a multi-local luxury brand.
In China, Hermès Paces Itself
As Hermès opens its first ‘maison’ in China, BoF sits down with Weiming Cao, the company’s president for Greater China to discuss the new store, the company’s expansion strategy and building a multi-local luxury brand.
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The China Edit | Luxury for the Middle Class, E-Commerce Moguls, K-Pop Stars
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury for the Middle Class, E-Commerce Moguls, K-Pop Stars
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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The China Edit | Erdos 1436, Emerging Designers, Shanghai FTZ Overhyped
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Erdos 1436, Emerging Designers, Shanghai FTZ Overhyped
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Mongolia's 'Cashmere Princess' Expands 1436
From the vast, goat-populated plains of Inner Mongolia, 'cashmere princess' Jane Wang is spinning a winning formula of handcrafted luxury knitwear and strategic business savvy.
Mongolia's 'Cashmere Princess' Expands 1436
From the vast, goat-populated plains of Inner Mongolia, 'cashmere princess' Jane Wang is spinning a winning formula of handcrafted luxury knitwear and strategic business savvy.
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The China Edit | 'KOLs', Rutson Exits Lane Crawford, Hermès, Luxe Tailors
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | 'KOLs', Rutson Exits Lane Crawford, Hermès, Luxe Tailors
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Colombia, Open and Ready for Business
Once they've cracked Brazil and Mexico, many fashion executives are now looking to Colombia, South America's third biggest economy, to help boost their balance sheets as the country shakes off its violent image.
Colombia, Open and Ready for Business
Once they've cracked Brazil and Mexico, many fashion executives are now looking to Colombia, South America's third biggest economy, to help boost their balance sheets as the country shakes off its violent image.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.