L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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Beauty
Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working
Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.
Laura Mercier Founder Says Trust Yourself and Keep Working
Brand builder and investor Janet Gurwitch shares advice on choosing the right channel and the power of packaging.
Beauty
Celebrity Hair Guru Jen Atkin Says to Tune out Bad Advice and Hire Women
The entrepreneur behind Ouai and Mane Addicts shares her experiences going from hairstyling assistant to A-list beauty influencer and brand builder.
Celebrity Hair Guru Jen Atkin Says to Tune out Bad Advice and Hire Women
The entrepreneur behind Ouai and Mane Addicts shares her experiences going from hairstyling assistant to A-list beauty influencer and brand builder.
Beauty
Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
China
An Emerging Designer's Quiet Culture Clash
Asai's London-based designer A Sai Ta has gone from selling his brand via Instagram DMs to being stocked at the likes of Dover Street Market and Ssense without sacrificing his experimental touch.
An Emerging Designer's Quiet Culture Clash
Asai's London-based designer A Sai Ta has gone from selling his brand via Instagram DMs to being stocked at the likes of Dover Street Market and Ssense without sacrificing his experimental touch.
News & Analysis
Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame
London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’
Remembering Fashion Alchemist Judy Blame
London’s demi-monde gathered to honour the multi-hyphenate fashion creative, famous for saying ‘I’ll take a piece of rubbish and make it the chicest thing you’ve ever seen.’
Beauty
Chantecaille Founder Says Keep It in the Family, and Strike When the Iron Is Hot
Over two decades since the launch of her family-run business, Sylvie Chantecaille shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
Chantecaille Founder Says Keep It in the Family, and Strike When the Iron Is Hot
Over two decades since the launch of her family-run business, Sylvie Chantecaille shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
China
The 'Godfather' of Chinese Fashion Publishing Has Died at 62
Liu Jiang, the co-founder of Chinese magazine empire Trends Media Group, has died in Beijing.
The 'Godfather' of Chinese Fashion Publishing Has Died at 62
Liu Jiang, the co-founder of Chinese magazine empire Trends Media Group, has died in Beijing.
News & Analysis
Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter
Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.
Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter
Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.
News & Analysis
Le Karl Spirit lui survivra
Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.
Le Karl Spirit lui survivra
Le créateur a téléporté les salons du XVIIIe siècle français dans le monde moderne de la culture de l'image, devenant un gourou pour tous les grands noms de la mode. Son esprit lui survivra, écrit la chroniqueuse de mode Laurence Benaïm.
Luxury
Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.
Karl Lagerfeld, His Spirit Is Everywhere
The designer beamed the salons of 18th century France into the modern world of image culture, becoming a guru to all of the great names in fashion. Despite his death, his spirit is everywhere, writes French fashion commentator Laurence Benaïm.
Luxury
Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business
Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.
Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business
Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.
News & Analysis
Kei Ninomiya: The Latest Star in the Universe of Comme des Garçons
In a rare interview on the eve of his Autumn 2019 show, the designer speaks to BoF about his sharp, romantic and complex work, and his place in the Comme des Garçons family.
Kei Ninomiya: The Latest Star in the Universe of Comme des Garçons
In a rare interview on the eve of his Autumn 2019 show, the designer speaks to BoF about his sharp, romantic and complex work, and his place in the Comme des Garçons family.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.