Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Media
GQ’s New Masculinity Goes Global
Global editors Will Welch and Adam Baidawi tell BoF about how they aim to bring American GQ’s take on masculinity to the magazine’s international editions as part of Condé Nast’s new global strategy.
GQ’s New Masculinity Goes Global
Global editors Will Welch and Adam Baidawi tell BoF about how they aim to bring American GQ’s take on masculinity to the magazine’s international editions as part of Condé Nast’s new global strategy.
Luxury
Erdem Launches Menswear Line for Spring 2022
The British label best known for its romantic designs for women is moving to capture a slice of the $344 billion menswear market.
Erdem Launches Menswear Line for Spring 2022
The British label best known for its romantic designs for women is moving to capture a slice of the $344 billion menswear market.
Retail
Aritzia Expands to Men’s with Acquisition of Activewear Brand Reigning Champ
The women’s retailer announced it will acquire 75 percent of the brand, with a total enterprise value of $63 million, and acquire the rest of the business over the next five years.
Aritzia Expands to Men’s with Acquisition of Activewear Brand Reigning Champ
The women’s retailer announced it will acquire 75 percent of the brand, with a total enterprise value of $63 million, and acquire the rest of the business over the next five years.
Fashion Week
BFC Plans for Return to Physical Shows
The British Fashion Council has announced dates for London Fashion Week in June and September, with the fall set to mark a “cultural reopening.”
BFC Plans for Return to Physical Shows
The British Fashion Council has announced dates for London Fashion Week in June and September, with the fall set to mark a “cultural reopening.”
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Luxury
Kris Van Assche Exits Berluti
The LVMH-owned men’s label, known for its shoes and custom suiting, said it would adopt a less structured approach to presentations.
Kris Van Assche Exits Berluti
The LVMH-owned men’s label, known for its shoes and custom suiting, said it would adopt a less structured approach to presentations.
Retail
Carlyle Takes Majority Stake in End. as Streetwear Deals Heat Up
The deal reportedly values the menswear retailer at $1 billion. Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker will retain a significant minority stake and remain co-CEOs.
Carlyle Takes Majority Stake in End. as Streetwear Deals Heat Up
The deal reportedly values the menswear retailer at $1 billion. Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker will retain a significant minority stake and remain co-CEOs.
Retail
Sanahunt’s Oskana Moroz-Hunt on Developing Luxury Menswear in Ukraine
BoF sat down with Oksana Moroz-Hunt, president and founder of Sanahunt, to learn how the largest luxury store in Ukraine is developing its menswear business.
Sanahunt’s Oskana Moroz-Hunt on Developing Luxury Menswear in Ukraine
BoF sat down with Oksana Moroz-Hunt, president and founder of Sanahunt, to learn how the largest luxury store in Ukraine is developing its menswear business.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Jerry Lorenzo Says, ‘I Know What I’m Fighting For’
The Fear of God designer talks American luxury and why feeling like an outsider is a strength.
The BoF Podcast: Jerry Lorenzo Says, ‘I Know What I’m Fighting For’
The Fear of God designer talks American luxury and why feeling like an outsider is a strength.
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China
Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?
Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.
Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?
Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.
Retail
Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?
The fate of the traditional suit was already in question long before the pandemic. Where does the market go from here?
Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?
The fate of the traditional suit was already in question long before the pandemic. Where does the market go from here?
Retail
What Happened to Brooks Brothers
The inside story of how the brand that invented the American suit found itself filing for bankruptcy.
What Happened to Brooks Brothers
The inside story of how the brand that invented the American suit found itself filing for bankruptcy.
Fashion Week
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.