Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
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Sports
Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL
An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.
Inside Breitling’s Big Bet on the NFL
An estimated $30 million tie-up with American football gives the Swiss watchmaker access to the US’ most-watched sport—which is seeking to expand internationally and enhance its cultural cachet.
Sports
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
Mejuri Wants to Bring Jewellery Back to Sports
DTC fine jewellery brand Mejuri is entering the sports world through a new collaboration with Racquet Magazine, set to release to the public ahead of the US Open.
Luxury
Rolex Lovers Splash Out on Used Watches Before Trump Tariffs
Fears of potential US tariffs spurred a surge in purchases of used Rolex and Patek Philippe watches in late April, mirroring a jump in Swiss watch exports to the US during the same period.
Rolex Lovers Splash Out on Used Watches Before Trump Tariffs
Fears of potential US tariffs spurred a surge in purchases of used Rolex and Patek Philippe watches in late April, mirroring a jump in Swiss watch exports to the US during the same period.
Luxury
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Partner Content
How Vacheron Constantin Is Engaging the Next Generation in Abu Dhabi
As the luxury watch brand celebrated its 270th anniversary, BoF’s Nick Blunden moderated a panel featuring Vacheron Constantin’s heritage and style director Christian Selmoni, author and artist Alia Al Shamsi, and editor of The National’s Luxury Magazine Nasri Atallah, to unpack how heritage brands can resonate authentically in the UAE.
How Vacheron Constantin Is Engaging the Next Generation in Abu Dhabi
As the luxury watch brand celebrated its 270th anniversary, BoF’s Nick Blunden moderated a panel featuring Vacheron Constantin’s heritage and style director Christian Selmoni, author and artist Alia Al Shamsi, and editor of The National’s Luxury Magazine Nasri Atallah, to unpack how heritage brands can resonate authentically in the UAE.
Technology
Will Luxury Watches See a Crypto-Fuelled Comeback?
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally raises hopes for a revival in luxury watch sales as shoppers gain new wealth. But the crypto investors of today aren’t who they used to be.
Will Luxury Watches See a Crypto-Fuelled Comeback?
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally raises hopes for a revival in luxury watch sales as shoppers gain new wealth. But the crypto investors of today aren’t who they used to be.
Retail
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
Global Markets
Japan’s Secondhand Fashion Boom Is Bigger Than the Weak Yen
While the yen’s plummet drove a rush of international shoppers looking for bargains, Japan’s famously robust secondhand fashion market is set to keep growing even as the currency bounces back.
Japan’s Secondhand Fashion Boom Is Bigger Than the Weak Yen
While the yen’s plummet drove a rush of international shoppers looking for bargains, Japan’s famously robust secondhand fashion market is set to keep growing even as the currency bounces back.
Luxury
Rolex Is Raising UK Watch Prices, But Its US Pricing Is Unchanged
The Geneva-based watchmaker increased prices at dealers in the UK by an average of about 4 percent to start the year, according to a report by analysts at Barclays.
Rolex Is Raising UK Watch Prices, But Its US Pricing Is Unchanged
The Geneva-based watchmaker increased prices at dealers in the UK by an average of about 4 percent to start the year, according to a report by analysts at Barclays.
Watches
Rolex Fined $100 Million for Thwarting Online Watch Sales
Rolex was fined about $100 million by France’s antitrust agency for pursuing an illegal decade-long crackdown on distributors selling the Swiss firm’s luxury watches online.
Rolex Fined $100 Million for Thwarting Online Watch Sales
Rolex was fined about $100 million by France’s antitrust agency for pursuing an illegal decade-long crackdown on distributors selling the Swiss firm’s luxury watches online.
Luxury
Exclusive: Audemars Piguet’s Maverick CEO Gets the Last Word
François-Henry Bennahmias faced down doubters as he leveraged popular culture to transform Audemars Piguet’s business. Ahead of his departure from the now-$2.6 billion brand next week, Bennahmias revisits his triumphs and setbacks, and hints at his start-up ambitions.
Exclusive: Audemars Piguet’s Maverick CEO Gets the Last Word
François-Henry Bennahmias faced down doubters as he leveraged popular culture to transform Audemars Piguet’s business. Ahead of his departure from the now-$2.6 billion brand next week, Bennahmias revisits his triumphs and setbacks, and hints at his start-up ambitions.
Luxury
Breitling Buys Watchmaker Universal Genève in First Major Deal
The deal marks a turning point for Breitling, which jumped into the top 10 Swiss watch companies by sales in 2022, as it becomes a watchmaking group.
Breitling Buys Watchmaker Universal Genève in First Major Deal
The deal marks a turning point for Breitling, which jumped into the top 10 Swiss watch companies by sales in 2022, as it becomes a watchmaking group.
The News in Brief
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.