Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
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Technology
Op-Ed | Luxury Must Take Hold of Its Digital Destiny
The luxury sector must take hold of its digital destiny by innovating from within and delivering new tech-infused products rooted in emotion, argues Daljit Singh.
Luxury
Shang Xia: Preservation Through Innovation
Backed by Hermès, luxury lifestyle brand Shang Xia is preserving ancient Chinese craft by blending traditional know-how with modern product innovation.
Luxury
Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram
Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.
Retail
Emerging Asian Designers Hit New York Fashion Week
Asian names are well established on the fashion catwalks in America, and a new wave of Asian designers already accomplished at home hopes to follow suit at New York Fashion Week.
Luxury
Class Action: The Fashion Brands Training Tomorrow's Artisans
Struggling to recruit skilled craftsmen, fashion companies have moved to tackle the deficit, launching new schools to train the next generation. BoF brings you a look at how these brands are preserving their craft, courtesy of Wallpaper* magazine.
News & Analysis
Vintage timepieces, Luxury stocks rebound, Alex’s empire, Talking to Peter Marino, Anna's business
Time Warp (WSJ) "In the past couple of years, more and more guys I talk to have been going vintage when it comes to watches... It's the inevitable
Luxury
Has Menswear Hit an Inflection Point?
On the eve of the menswear shows at London Fashion Week, W. David Marx ponders if young men who are newly interested in fashion, will follow the industry’s shift from preppy traditionalism towards darker, tailored European sensibility.
News & Analysis
Outerwear in focus, Wisdom of crowds, Artisanal touches, Condé Nast Newsstand, Carine Roitfeld on fashion's future
Addicted to Love (IHT) "New York Fashion Week seems to be 'Addicted to Love,' as the sound track puts it. But a new generation of twentysomething
News & Analysis
China looms large, Beckham seeks longevity, Direct messaging the wealthy, The legacy of Savile Row, Alber and Suzy
China Looms Large in Luxury Industry's Vision (NY Times) "If heritage is the tool fashion houses have turned to in the wake of the global financial
News & Analysis
The future of heritage, Luring Chinese consumers, Contradictory market reports, Asos profits soar, Pugh to Pitti
Heritage Luxury: Past Becomes the Future (IHT) "The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to
The News in Brief
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
Indian Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps as Quarterly Profits, Sales Rise
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.