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
Weddings Are Changing. Can Designers Keep Up?
As the traditional bridal industry loses touch with Millennials, newcomers are reaping the rewards.
Weddings Are Changing. Can Designers Keep Up?
As the traditional bridal industry loses touch with Millennials, newcomers are reaping the rewards.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Deepika Padukone on India’s Astonishing Wedding Industry
To mark the recent launch of BoF's latest print issue celebrating 'Modern Entrepreneurs," Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India's $50 billion bridal market.
The BoF Podcast: Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Deepika Padukone on India’s Astonishing Wedding Industry
To mark the recent launch of BoF's latest print issue celebrating 'Modern Entrepreneurs," Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India's $50 billion bridal market.
News & Analysis
Meghan Markle Weds in Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller
The American actress wore a Givenchy gown, designed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller, as she wed Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle Weds in Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller
The American actress wore a Givenchy gown, designed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller, as she wed Prince Harry.
Global Markets
Tapping China's Colossal Bridal Market
Proportional to their income, Chinese couples spend more than Americans on their wedding, but navigating cultural differences around the occasion can be a minefield for Western bridal brands.
Tapping China's Colossal Bridal Market
Proportional to their income, Chinese couples spend more than Americans on their wedding, but navigating cultural differences around the occasion can be a minefield for Western bridal brands.
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Retail
High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar
With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.
High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar
With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.
Fashion Week
Oscar De la Renta Unveils First Bridal Line Since Designer's Death
On Saturday, Copping showed his first bridal line for Oscar De La Renta, a big occasion for a label known for dressing high-profile brides like Amal Clooney.
Oscar De la Renta Unveils First Bridal Line Since Designer's Death
On Saturday, Copping showed his first bridal line for Oscar De La Renta, a big occasion for a label known for dressing high-profile brides like Amal Clooney.
Marketing
The Same-Sex Wedding Opportunity
The same-sex wedding market is worth $1.04 billion in the US and $192 million in the UK alone. Why have fashion companies been so slow to tap the opportunity it presents?
The Same-Sex Wedding Opportunity
The same-sex wedding market is worth $1.04 billion in the US and $192 million in the UK alone. Why have fashion companies been so slow to tap the opportunity it presents?
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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.