Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
Global Markets
A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Right Brain, Left Brain | Will India Fulfill Its Luxury Potential?
Back from a whirlwind trip to Mumbai, India, BoF's editor-in-chief, Imran Amed reflects on the development of the local economy and the luxury goods and fashion market.
Brazilian Luxury Mall Operator Iguatemi in Expansion Mode
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA is expanding at its fastest pace since going public in 2007, betting that
Led by China, New Markets to Continue to Drive Luxury Growth, Says Report
The European luxury goods sector will continue to expand over the next five years at 6-7 percent, with the majority of growth driven by consumers from new markets, revealing just how dependent the sector has become on emerging economies.
Following the Thread of India's Artisans
Today, BoF columnist Bandana Tewari reports on Project Renaissance, a unique collaboration between Indian artisans and international fashion brands
Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
From Pitti to Paris, Men are the New Women
PARIS, France — "Men are the new women," or so went the refrain of the fashion pack who have travelled from London to Florence to Milan to Paris over
Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
Made in America | The False Choice
SAN FRANCISCO, United States – Even as the American economy begins to show signs of life, with positive economic indicators and growing consumer
Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
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.’
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.