Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
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News & Analysis
The New Tiffany & Co. Needs Women
"As the storied brand comes off a sluggish decade, it’s looking to the 'self-purchasing woman' to save it."
The New Tiffany & Co. Needs Women
"As the storied brand comes off a sluggish decade, it’s looking to the 'self-purchasing woman' to save it."
Luxury
Ralph Lauren Falls as CEO Exits
Ralph Lauren announced that president and chief executive officer Stefan Larsson would leave the company on May 1, as shares fell by more than 11 percent.
Ralph Lauren Falls as CEO Exits
Ralph Lauren announced that president and chief executive officer Stefan Larsson would leave the company on May 1, as shares fell by more than 11 percent.
Luxury
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Luxury
Is Natalie Massenet Joining Farfetch?
The Daily Mail reports that Natalie Massenet is set to join Farfetch — a move that would place her back in the heart of luxury e-commerce.
Is Natalie Massenet Joining Farfetch?
The Daily Mail reports that Natalie Massenet is set to join Farfetch — a move that would place her back in the heart of luxury e-commerce.
News & Analysis
How A Group Of CEOs Plans To Solve Gender Inequality At Their Companies
"Technology may be pushing the rate of change ever faster, but so far, no app or bot has been able to accelerate the pace of parity for women in
How A Group Of CEOs Plans To Solve Gender Inequality At Their Companies
"Technology may be pushing the rate of change ever faster, but so far, no app or bot has been able to accelerate the pace of parity for women in
Luxury
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Luxury
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
Bracing for President Trump
‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Appoints Chief Strategy Officer, En Route to Eventual IPO
The fashion e-commerce platform has hired Stephanie Phair to keep the company focused on future innovation as it prepares to pass $800 million in gross sales this year.
BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Appoints Chief Strategy Officer, En Route to Eventual IPO
The fashion e-commerce platform has hired Stephanie Phair to keep the company focused on future innovation as it prepares to pass $800 million in gross sales this year.
Luxury
Gauging China’s Rebound
Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.
Gauging China’s Rebound
Promising third-quarter results reflect renewed market momentum in China after years of slowing growth, yet the rebound is no panacea for the luxury sector.
Luxury
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
News & Analysis
Ferragamo Says CEO Norsa to Leave Post by End of 2016
Salvatore Ferragamo's chief executive Michele Norsa will leave his post by the end of the year after a decade at the helm of the company.
Ferragamo Says CEO Norsa to Leave Post by End of 2016
Salvatore Ferragamo's chief executive Michele Norsa will leave his post by the end of the year after a decade at the helm of the company.
News & Analysis
Inside the Zappos Holacracy
The Amazon-owned clothing and footwear retailer has adopted a new-fangled approach to management. Is it working?
Inside the Zappos Holacracy
The Amazon-owned clothing and footwear retailer has adopted a new-fangled approach to management. Is it working?
The News in Brief
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.