Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
watches
Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Swatch Confirms Permanent Withdrawal from Baselworld Watch Fair
As watchmakers increasingly rely on their own distribution networks, the industry's largest annual conference runs the risk of becoming obsolete.
Swatch Confirms Permanent Withdrawal from Baselworld Watch Fair
As watchmakers increasingly rely on their own distribution networks, the industry's largest annual conference runs the risk of becoming obsolete.
Luxury
Glass Sculpture's Increasing Presence in Luxury Retail Experiences
Canadian company Imagic Glass is riding a wave of demand for more elaborate stores as luxury retailers encourage consumers to forsake online shopping for brick-and-mortar experiences.
Glass Sculpture's Increasing Presence in Luxury Retail Experiences
Canadian company Imagic Glass is riding a wave of demand for more elaborate stores as luxury retailers encourage consumers to forsake online shopping for brick-and-mortar experiences.
News & Analysis
Swatch Sees Weakening Demand in the Critical Chinese Market
The results will likely spark concern that the watch rebound is fading.
Swatch Sees Weakening Demand in the Critical Chinese Market
The results will likely spark concern that the watch rebound is fading.
News & Analysis
Patek Philippe Watchmaker May Come Up for Sale
The Swiss watchmaker could fetch as much as $10 billion, according to industry observers.
Patek Philippe Watchmaker May Come Up for Sale
The Swiss watchmaker could fetch as much as $10 billion, according to industry observers.
Luxury
Report: Swiss Watchmakers Brace for Slowing Chinese Demand
Investors are on edge over a softening economic backdrop in China, and weak Chinese trade data on Monday sent shares in China-reliant luxury goods companies tumbling.
Report: Swiss Watchmakers Brace for Slowing Chinese Demand
Investors are on edge over a softening economic backdrop in China, and weak Chinese trade data on Monday sent shares in China-reliant luxury goods companies tumbling.
China
Swiss Watchmakers Brace for Slowing Chinese Demand
Swiss watchmakers are starting to see signs of slowing spending from Chinese tourists, but are still banking on demand shifting to mainland China to fuel growth this year, several high-end brands said on Monday.
Swiss Watchmakers Brace for Slowing Chinese Demand
Swiss watchmakers are starting to see signs of slowing spending from Chinese tourists, but are still banking on demand shifting to mainland China to fuel growth this year, several high-end brands said on Monday.
Chanel Sets Sights on Luxury Watchmaking
The luxury house is strengthening its position in the sector with recent investments in timepiece parts makers including small Swiss firm Kenissi.
Chanel Sets Sights on Luxury Watchmaking
The luxury house is strengthening its position in the sector with recent investments in timepiece parts makers including small Swiss firm Kenissi.
Luxury
Watches of Switzerland Plans a US Invasion
The UK’s biggest retailer of luxury Swiss watches is pushing into America with its glossy showroom model intent on luring investors as much as millennials, as hedge fund owner Apollo prepares for an exit.
Watches of Switzerland Plans a US Invasion
The UK’s biggest retailer of luxury Swiss watches is pushing into America with its glossy showroom model intent on luring investors as much as millennials, as hedge fund owner Apollo prepares for an exit.
Luxury
Ebay Polishes Plans for Online Second-Hand Luxury Watch Market
The platform is looking at luxury brand partnerships and tighter authenticity controls, in response to boosted second-hand online watch sales.
Ebay Polishes Plans for Online Second-Hand Luxury Watch Market
The platform is looking at luxury brand partnerships and tighter authenticity controls, in response to boosted second-hand online watch sales.
News & Analysis
IWC Wants Apple Watch-Loving Americans to Go Back in Time
The Swiss watchmaker plans to focus on the US market despite limited demand for luxury timepieces.
IWC Wants Apple Watch-Loving Americans to Go Back in Time
The Swiss watchmaker plans to focus on the US market despite limited demand for luxury timepieces.
Luxury
Luxury Stocks Might Be Affected by South Korean Airlines
Asiana Airlines will stop carrying commercial baggage on passenger flights bound for Hong Kong and mainland China.
Luxury Stocks Might Be Affected by South Korean Airlines
Asiana Airlines will stop carrying commercial baggage on passenger flights bound for Hong Kong and mainland China.
The News in Brief
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.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.