Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
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Looking for Lightness at Alberta Ferretti
At the debut of the brand's demi-couture line, the designer's trademark lightness was weighed down by the profusion of embroidery and decoration which added visual richness at the expense of air and movement.
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Two Voices at Versace
Donatella has done such a brilliant job of bringing the house’s ready-to-wear collections down to this island earth that her couture couldn’t help but disappoint.
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The Genius of Vetements
Conscious of the fact that they were four months short of their usual schedule, the Gvasalias decided to call in the big guns, brands who embodied their product, to collaborate. The whole thing went right down to the wire.
News & Analysis
In the Wake of 'Brexit' Vote, Fashion Goes On
The long-term effect of last week's 'Brexit' vote will take years to reveal itself, but the shows go on with a jam-packed Paris haute couture week.
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Severity and Lushness
No longer couture’s best-kept secret, Bouchra Jarrar is still flying too far under the radar.
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Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
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The Storyteller is Back
John Galliano exhibits a natural affinity for Margiela's Artisanal collection.
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Fortuny’s Spirit
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.
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A Sci-Fi Wuthering Heights at Armani Privé
The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.
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Chanel Goes Eco
Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.
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How Haute Couture Went International
This season, fewer than half the couturiers showing in Paris are French. BoF investigates how haute couture has gone global and the opportunities for fledgling brands.
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Valli's Floral Tribute to a Wounded Paris
The collection was an exquisite blend of streamlined, sculptural shapes and rococo flourishes.
The News in Brief
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.