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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Technology
Gucci Names New CEO of its Vault and Metaverse Ventures
Robert Triefus will add the duties to his current role as senior vice president, corporate and brand strategy, and succeeds Nicolas Oudinot.
Gucci Names New CEO of its Vault and Metaverse Ventures
Robert Triefus will add the duties to his current role as senior vice president, corporate and brand strategy, and succeeds Nicolas Oudinot.
Technology
Why Puma Is Showing at New York Fashion Week
The upcoming show, which is Puma’s first return to NYFW since its Fenty collaboration in 2017, will feature immersive virtual elements and two new sneakers designed for the digital world first.
Why Puma Is Showing at New York Fashion Week
The upcoming show, which is Puma’s first return to NYFW since its Fenty collaboration in 2017, will feature immersive virtual elements and two new sneakers designed for the digital world first.
Technology
What Is ‘The Merge’ and What Does It Mean for Fashion NFTs?
BoF explains how a long-in-the-works upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain promises to solve one of the biggest hurdles to NFTs going mainstream — if its backers can pull it off.
What Is ‘The Merge’ and What Does It Mean for Fashion NFTs?
BoF explains how a long-in-the-works upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain promises to solve one of the biggest hurdles to NFTs going mainstream — if its backers can pull it off.
Technology
The Secrets to a Successful NFT Drop
The reasons some fashion NFTs are successes and others fall flat goes beyond having big, recognisable brands involved and comes down to factors like their creativity, audience and value for the price.
The Secrets to a Successful NFT Drop
The reasons some fashion NFTs are successes and others fall flat goes beyond having big, recognisable brands involved and comes down to factors like their creativity, audience and value for the price.
Technology
Why CryptoPunks and Bored Apes Are Fashion
NFT profile pictures signal tastes and affiliations, have aesthetic value and set and follow trends. In other words, they're fashion.
Why CryptoPunks and Bored Apes Are Fashion
NFT profile pictures signal tastes and affiliations, have aesthetic value and set and follow trends. In other words, they're fashion.
Technology
How Fashion Is Using NFTs to Sell Exclusive Physical Products
Brands like Tiffany, Prada and Nike-owned RTFKT are among those using the digital tokens to offer exclusive access to tangible goods.
How Fashion Is Using NFTs to Sell Exclusive Physical Products
Brands like Tiffany, Prada and Nike-owned RTFKT are among those using the digital tokens to offer exclusive access to tangible goods.
Retail
The New Rules of Off-Price Retail
Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.
The New Rules of Off-Price Retail
Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.
Technology
Tiffany Is Launching a Custom Jewellery Programme for CryptoPunk Owners
Holders of the pixelated NFT characters will be able to buy an “NFTiff” for about $50,000 that entitles them to a custom pendant featuring their CryptoPunk.
Tiffany Is Launching a Custom Jewellery Programme for CryptoPunk Owners
Holders of the pixelated NFT characters will be able to buy an “NFTiff” for about $50,000 that entitles them to a custom pendant featuring their CryptoPunk.
Technology
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits.
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits.
Technology
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Why Hermès’ MetaBirkins Lawsuit Has High Stakes for Brands and Creators
The trademark battle over NFTs is set to establish important precedents in how the law treats digital assets, leaving IP attorneys eagerly watching.
Technology
What a Web3 Luxury Brand Looks Like
Gmoney, an anonymous and influential figure in the NFT world who has worked with brands like Adidas, is launching a luxury fashion line with the tokens built into the business model.
What a Web3 Luxury Brand Looks Like
Gmoney, an anonymous and influential figure in the NFT world who has worked with brands like Adidas, is launching a luxury fashion line with the tokens built into the business model.
Technology
Ian Rogers on the Inevitability of Virtual Fashion
Rogers, the chief experience officer at crypto wallet maker Ledger, explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush.
Ian Rogers on the Inevitability of Virtual Fashion
Rogers, the chief experience officer at crypto wallet maker Ledger, explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush.
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.