Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
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News & Analysis
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
Fashion Week
‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris
With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.
‘The Next Sacai’ Takes on Paris
With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Miuccia Prada on Fashion, Football and Racism
Ahead of her Autumn/Winter 2019 show, the contrarian designer and billionaire businesswoman speaks exclusively to Tim Blanks about Prada’s response to its recent blackface scandal, the lack of honesty in fashion and why she loves football.
Miuccia Prada on Fashion, Football and Racism
Ahead of her Autumn/Winter 2019 show, the contrarian designer and billionaire businesswoman speaks exclusively to Tim Blanks about Prada’s response to its recent blackface scandal, the lack of honesty in fashion and why she loves football.
Beauty
Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life
Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
Drunk Elephant Founder Says There Are No Shortcuts in Life
Amid reports that the skincare start-up is exploring a sale, founder Tiffany Masterson shares the best decision and biggest mistake of her entrepreneurship journey.
Luxury
Peter Do’s Modern Female Sensibility
This month, our Spotlight shines on the Phoebe Philo protégé whose womenswear line won over top stockists with its modern staples and youthful tailoring.
Peter Do’s Modern Female Sensibility
This month, our Spotlight shines on the Phoebe Philo protégé whose womenswear line won over top stockists with its modern staples and youthful tailoring.
News & Analysis
Can Tiffany Boost Its Gen-Z Cred?
Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.
Can Tiffany Boost Its Gen-Z Cred?
Tiffany & Co. chief executive Alessandro Bogliolo talks to BoF about improving the jewellery sector’s traceability record, mining data to build digital customer profiles and finding the right balance between design novelty and brand consistency.
News & Analysis
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
Why Hasn’t #MeToo Come for Ian Connor?
Despite multiple rape allegations, the former Kanye West creative consultant and current streetwear ‘it’-boy is still front and centre in the fashion business.
China
Sun Yun's Spiritual Take on Menswear
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Sun Yun's Spiritual Take on Menswear
Offering a glimpse into a sacred world full of contradictions, the Hangzhou-based architect, interior designer and priest designs up-and-coming label Cornerstone.
Retail
Ted Baker Slumps as Company Pledges Harassment Probe
The British fashion chain saw its stock dip following claims that its founder enforces a 'hugging' culture at the company.
Ted Baker Slumps as Company Pledges Harassment Probe
The British fashion chain saw its stock dip following claims that its founder enforces a 'hugging' culture at the company.
Sustainability
Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award
As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.
Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award
As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.
Beauty
Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework
Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Byredo Founder Says Grow Slow and Do Your Homework
Ben Gorham shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Retail
J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company
Brett, who joined the ailing specialty retailer in July 2017, was in the midst of a turnaround plan. He'll be replaced by a temporary committee of senior executives.
J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company
Brett, who joined the ailing specialty retailer in July 2017, was in the midst of a turnaround plan. He'll be replaced by a temporary committee of senior executives.
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
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.
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.