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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Luxury
Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race
Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.
Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race
Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.
News & Analysis
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
News & Analysis
Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival
Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.
Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival
Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.
News & Analysis
Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.
Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.
News & Analysis
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
News & Analysis
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
News & Analysis
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
News & Analysis
How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend
From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.
How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend
From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.
Retail
Op-Ed | How Small Will Beat Big and Save the Fashion Industry
The status quo spells certain death for design-driven brands unless they tap new technologies and Economies of Small, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
Op-Ed | How Small Will Beat Big and Save the Fashion Industry
The status quo spells certain death for design-driven brands unless they tap new technologies and Economies of Small, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
News & Analysis
Little Bras Are Lifting Sales for American Eagle
Aerie, and parent company American Eagle Outfitters Inc., got a jump-start on other lingerie sellers by specialising in less-lined bras just as the trend took hold last year.
Little Bras Are Lifting Sales for American Eagle
Aerie, and parent company American Eagle Outfitters Inc., got a jump-start on other lingerie sellers by specialising in less-lined bras just as the trend took hold last year.
News & Analysis
The New "It Girls" of Fashion and Music: Ladies over 60
"The silver economy is on the rise."
The New "It Girls" of Fashion and Music: Ladies over 60
"The silver economy is on the rise."
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.