Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
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Fashion Week
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.