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Balenciaga’s Couture Reboot: Revolution or Reiteration?

Demna Gvasalia revived Balenciaga’s long-dormant couture collection as an elevated version of his ready-to-wear, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Luxury

Op-Ed | The Revolution Will Not Be Serifised: Why Every Luxury Brand’s Logo Looks the Same

Fashion’s branding clean slate is as much about erasing the past as it is about securing the future, argues John Whelan.

Luxury

Report: Trussardi Acquired by Quattro R

Trussardi’s founding family has sold the fashion house to investment fund Quattro R, according to a report published by Italian news site Pambianco.

Luxury

The Young Designer on a Mission to Make Mackintosh Cool

The London-based menswear designer is the first-ever creative director of one of Britain’s oldest heritage brands — and its secret weapon.

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Luxury

Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte

Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.

Luxury

How Tom Kartsotis Is Banking on America

With Shinola, and now Filson, the founder of watchmaking behemoth Fossil wants to bring integrity to accessible luxury. But can he profit from good intentions?

Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.

News & Analysis

Can Burberry and Prada Face Their Problems?

Shares in Prada and Burberry have lost significant value in the past few months. Both brands need to face up to their problems, says Luca Solca.

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Luxury

In Milan, Anything Goes for Miuccia's Children

In a revitalised Milan Fashion Week, rising names — from Gucci's Alessandro Michele to Marco de Vincenzo — are all the children of Miuccia Prada; working with references, aesthetic and a postmodern pastiche.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Hussein Chalayan Commits to Vionnet

BoF can exclusively reveal that Vionnet has appointed Hussein Chalayan as a member of the creative team for ready-to-wear, in time for its Paris store opening.

Luxury

Your Grandfather's Abercrombie & Fitch Would Be a Hit Today

The vintage version of Abercrombie, bristling with Orvis fishing rods and swaddled in down and tweed, would arguably be far more successful in today’s market than the current version.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Making 'Made in India' Matter

A new campaign encouraging foreign nations to use India as a manufacturing hub is an opportunity to promote 'Made in India' as a stamp of quality, artistry and heritage within the fashion industry, says Bandana Tewari.

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