Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Global Markets
A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Rocket's Global Fashion Cuts Losses Despite Tough Markets
The fashion retailer reined in losses in the fourth quarter as it increased efficiency across its regions despite tough economic conditions.
The Dark Political Clouds That Could Threaten Luxury
Geopolitical risk is rising. Luca Solca outlines three ‘dark cloud’ scenarios that every luxury executive must heed.
Inside India's Booming Sportswear Market
With gym culture sweeping the nation and beauty ideals changing fast, international sportswear giants and local players are gearing up for India’s biggest fitness boom to date.
As LVMH Posts Record Profits, Arnault Looks to 2017 With 'Caution'
LVMH posted record revenue and profits for 2016, but Bernard Arnault warned that uncertainty linked to Brexit and Trump could make the second-half of 2017 ‘more difficult.’
The Best of BoF | The World in 2016
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2016. Today, we highlight some of the global stories that shaped fashion in 2016.
The Fog is Lifting on the Luxury Goods Sector
The SLI continued its ascent this month on the back of some good corporate results and a rebound in China.
Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?
India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.
Luxottica Sales Soar as Ray-Ban Maker Forecasts Revenue Growth
Luxottica Group SpA gained the most in more than seven years after the maker of Ray-Ban sunglasses said sales growth will accelerate in 2017.
After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers
With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?
Gloomy Swiss Watchmakers Seek Online Boost Amid Market Slump
The proportion of Swiss watchmaker executives saying they’re pessimistic about the industry’s prospects has doubled, prompting a shift online to try and find buyers, a Deloitte LLP report showed.
Meet China’s ‘Xiamen Fashion Gang’
On a subtropical island in southern China, a group of cool young fashion designers march to the beat of their own drum.
Thailand, Japan Share Mutual Affection That Is Rare in Asia
The mutual affection between these two nations is rare in Asia, where historical, political and territorial tensions often complicate ties.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
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.