Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
leadership
Retail
Gap to Use Athleta Leader’s Exit to Rebuild Slumping Brand
The departure of Athleta’s CEO for Lululemon is a chance to ‘reimagine the brand’s path forward,’ Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson wrote in an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg.
Luxury
Anthony Vaccarello Exits Saint Laurent After a Decade
The designer leaned into the glamour and sex appeal of the storied Parisian fashion house. Sales nearly tripled during his tenure before sliding in recent years.
Luxury
Zankov Appoints Its First CEO
Jack Tobin is joining Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov’s namesake label as CEO and part owner.
Retail
Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.
Luxury
Satoshi Kondo: Crafting Issey Miyake’s Comeback
The designer, handpicked by the late Mr. Miyake three years before his death, is piloting a renaissance at one of Japan’s most storied fashion labels, decades after its heyday.
Apparel
Lacoste Fired CEO Ahead of Paris Runway Show, Sources Say
The French tennis and lifestyle brand quietly fired its chief executive, Eric Vallat, shortly before the brand’s latest Paris fashion show, sources told Reuters.
Luxury
Marc Jacobs: Plotting Life After LVMH
A Charli XCX cover, a Sofia Coppola documentary, a guest appearance on Broadway… America’s star designer is still all over pop culture as he opens a new chapter for his namesake label under new owners WHP and G-III after decades at LVMH. Can lightning strike twice?
Luxury
Miuccia Prada: Future-Proofing a Fashion Dynasty
As she prepares to hand power to the next generation, the doyenne of Italian fashion contemplates what makes Prada Prada and what she’ll leave behind, as well as more immediate matters like absorbing Versace.
Partner Content
Fashion’s Most Influential Figures Come Together at The BoF 500 Gala 2026
Fashion leaders, rising talents and cultural figures representing more than 100 nationalities gathered in Paris to celebrate The BoF 500 Class of 2026, the newest additions to the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
News & Analysis
Every Look From The BoF 500 Gala 2026 Red Carpet
Sarah Burton, Bhavitha Mandava, Harit Buayoi and Napatsakorn Pingmuang were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.
Sports
Nike Kicks the Can Down the Road Again
Nike’s comeback timeline just got even longer. The brand announced a new four-year restructure during its first-quarter earnings call that will include more layoffs.
News & Analysis
Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2026
Our newest BoF 500 members reflect the shifting shape of the global fashion industry, writes Imran Amed.
The News in Brief
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.
Carlos Nazario Appointed Editor in Chief of Wonderland
The fashion editor and stylist is reuniting with longtime collaborator Alastair McKimm, chief creative officer of Wonderland parent Visual Talent Ltd.
Aritzia Seeks to More Than Double Sales by 2032
New categories and brick-and-mortar expansion beyond North America are set to drive Aritzia’s quest to hit $10.5 billion CAD ($7.5 billion).
Pop Mart Quarterly Sales Fall Up to 50% as Labubu Fad Cools
Sales in the Americas fell 70 to 75 percent.
Zegna to Take Summer Fashion Show to Beijing
The Italian label has continued to enjoy solid growth in China, defying a wider downturn in demand for European luxury. The June 11 presentation of its summer collection will be the latest in a series of travelling shows.
Beiersdorf Sales Slightly Miss Expectations on Nivea Weakness
The German consumer goods maker marginally missed market expectations for third-quarter sales growth on Tuesday, with its key Nivea brand posting a third straight quarterly sales decline.