Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
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Global Markets
China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial
The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.
China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial
The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.
Workplace & Talent
Gap Sinks After CEO of Ailing Flagship Brand Leaves
Jeff Kirwan, president and chief executive officer of the Gap brand, will leave the company and a search is underway for a replacement.
Gap Sinks After CEO of Ailing Flagship Brand Leaves
Jeff Kirwan, president and chief executive officer of the Gap brand, will leave the company and a search is underway for a replacement.
Workplace & Talent
Courrèges Names Artistic Director
After almost seven months without a creative head, the house has named Yolanda Zobel as successor to Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant.
Courrèges Names Artistic Director
After almost seven months without a creative head, the house has named Yolanda Zobel as successor to Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant.
News & Analysis
Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?
There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.
News & Analysis
LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73
Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.
LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73
Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.
News & Analysis
Guess Chairman Denies Misconduct Toward Kate Upton, Other Women
In the aftermath of Upton’s remarks, Guess suffered its worst stock decline in more than five years.
Guess Chairman Denies Misconduct Toward Kate Upton, Other Women
In the aftermath of Upton’s remarks, Guess suffered its worst stock decline in more than five years.
News & Analysis
Kate Upton Accuses Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano of 'Sexually, Emotionally Harassing Women'
"Upton first became a celebrity spokesmodel for the brand in 2011 following in the footsteps of Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford."
Kate Upton Accuses Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano of 'Sexually, Emotionally Harassing Women'
"Upton first became a celebrity spokesmodel for the brand in 2011 following in the footsteps of Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford."
Fashion Week
Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret
The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.
News & Analysis
Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?
This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.
Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?
This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.
Luxury
Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way
The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.
Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way
The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.
News & Analysis
On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty
The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.
On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty
The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.
Workplace & Talent
Dame Ellen MacArthur on Building Momentum for Sustainability in Fashion
One of the world’s leading thinkers on the circular economy speaks to BoF about the growing momentum among fashion companies to commit to the principles of this restorative and regenerative movement.
Dame Ellen MacArthur on Building Momentum for Sustainability in Fashion
One of the world’s leading thinkers on the circular economy speaks to BoF about the growing momentum among fashion companies to commit to the principles of this restorative and regenerative movement.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.