Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
leadership
Luxury
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Beauty
Billionaire Bettencourt Meyers to Retire From L’Oréal’s Board
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, heir to the L’Oréal fortune, will retire from the company’s board later this year, passing her vice-chairman role to her son, Jean-Victor Meyers, in a sign of generational succession.
Billionaire Bettencourt Meyers to Retire From L’Oréal’s Board
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, heir to the L’Oréal fortune, will retire from the company’s board later this year, passing her vice-chairman role to her son, Jean-Victor Meyers, in a sign of generational succession.
Luxury
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Retail
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Luxury
Ferragamo Parts Ways With CEO Marco Gobbetti
Gobbetti will leave next month after just over three years in the role, during which he failed to stop sliding sales and shares lost 66 percent of their value.
Ferragamo Parts Ways With CEO Marco Gobbetti
Gobbetti will leave next month after just over three years in the role, during which he failed to stop sliding sales and shares lost 66 percent of their value.
Luxury
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Beauty
Estée Lauder Companies Group President to Step Down
Peter Jueptner will exit his role after 16 years at the American beauty conglomerate.
Estée Lauder Companies Group President to Step Down
Peter Jueptner will exit his role after 16 years at the American beauty conglomerate.
Luxury
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Luxury
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Partner Content
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
Media
Vogue France Names New Head of Editorial Content
Thomson-Jonville first joined Vogue’s global network in September 2024 as global contributing editor, overseeing Vogue France’s print edition.
Vogue France Names New Head of Editorial Content
Thomson-Jonville first joined Vogue’s global network in September 2024 as global contributing editor, overseeing Vogue France’s print edition.
Luxury
Christie’s Names New CEO; Cerutti to Head Pinault Collection
Bonnie Brennan, who’s been at the auction house for the past 13 years, is set to become CEO of Christie’s on Feb. 1.
Christie’s Names New CEO; Cerutti to Head Pinault Collection
Bonnie Brennan, who’s been at the auction house for the past 13 years, is set to become CEO of Christie’s on Feb. 1.
The News in Brief
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.