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Luxury

Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro

The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.


Sports

Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul

Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.


Workplace & Talent

Why Fashion’s Next Generation Is Rethinking College

Hefty tuition prices, unclear career pathways and new routes into the industry are reshaping how young people invest in education.


Luxury

Harrods Hasn’t Fully Reckoned With Former Owner’s Abuse, Victims Say

Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.


Beauty

LVMH Names Deputy CEO of Beauty Division, Parfums Christian Dior

Philippe Farnier, a longtime LVMH executive, will step into the new role effective immediately, reporting to divisional head Véronique Courtois.


Luxury

Missoni’s Plans Under New Ownership

The Italian knitwear house joins a growing list of heritage brands sold to outside investors. Chief executive Livio Proli discusses the strategy behind Missoni’s next phase.


Retail

The BoF Podcast | Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’

Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter.


Beauty

Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President

Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.


Beauty

Estée Lauder Companies Executive Kendal Ascher Has Died

Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.


Luxury

Is Armani Any Closer to a Stake Sale?

Half a year after Giorgio Armani’s death, it appears to be business as usual at the sprawling fashion empire while potential investors continue to circle with no firm bid in sight.


Luxury

Arnault Tightens Grip on LVMH as His Stake Crosses the 50% Mark

Now the Arnault family also has over 65 percent of LVMH’s voting rights.


Luxury

Zadig & Voltaire Names Dan Sablon Creative Director

Sablon, who serves as Vogue France’s cultural director-at-large, will show his first collection for the French fashion label in March during Paris Fashion Week.