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Why Dior Needs a Change

Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?

Why Dior Needs a Change

Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?


Kim Jones Exits Dior Homme

Jones is leaving his position as artistic director of the LVMH-owned menswear line after seven years. Neither his successor nor his next moves were announced.

Kim Jones Exits Dior Homme

Jones is leaving his position as artistic director of the LVMH-owned menswear line after seven years. Neither his successor nor his next moves were announced.


Op-Ed | Louis Vuitton Needs Noughties Nostalgia and Taylor Swift

LVMH reported better-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter, but its performance lagged behind rivals like Richemont and Burberry. A Taylor Swift tie-up and nostalgic collaborations with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami may give the group a boost, writes Andrea Felsted.

Op-Ed | Louis Vuitton Needs Noughties Nostalgia and Taylor Swift

LVMH reported better-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter, but its performance lagged behind rivals like Richemont and Burberry. A Taylor Swift tie-up and nostalgic collaborations with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami may give the group a boost, writes Andrea Felsted.


Glenn Martens Takes Creative Reins at Maison Margiela

The Belgian designer, known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel, succeeds John Galliano as creative director of the French luxury house.

Glenn Martens Takes Creative Reins at Maison Margiela

The Belgian designer, known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel, succeeds John Galliano as creative director of the French luxury house.


This Week: Luxury’s Reality Check

LVMH reports fourth-quarter results, and will either confirm signs of a rebound – or dash hopes for a quick fix to the sector’s troubles.

This Week: Luxury’s Reality Check

LVMH reports fourth-quarter results, and will either confirm signs of a rebound – or dash hopes for a quick fix to the sector’s troubles.


The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’

In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.

The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’

In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.


Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude

After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.

Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude

After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.


Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?

CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.

Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?

CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.


Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration

BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.

Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration

BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.


The Philosophy Behind Lemaire’s $100 Million Ascent

Demand for the Paris label’s androgynous, utilitarian wardrobe has grown ten-fold since 2019 as shoppers turn their back on logo-mania and embrace the brand’s more subtle ethos. ‘Reality isn’t a dirty word,’ says co-creative director Christophe Lemaire.

The Philosophy Behind Lemaire’s $100 Million Ascent

Demand for the Paris label’s androgynous, utilitarian wardrobe has grown ten-fold since 2019 as shoppers turn their back on logo-mania and embrace the brand’s more subtle ethos. ‘Reality isn’t a dirty word,’ says co-creative director Christophe Lemaire.


Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand

Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.

Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand

Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.


Prada’s Plan for Growing in a Luxury Downturn

What's 'polyhedric brand equity'? Chief executive Andrea Guerra breaks down how Prada and Miu Miu — luxury’s ‘cultural brands’ par excellence — continued to outperform the market last year, and his outlook for 2025.

Prada’s Plan for Growing in a Luxury Downturn

What's 'polyhedric brand equity'? Chief executive Andrea Guerra breaks down how Prada and Miu Miu — luxury’s ‘cultural brands’ par excellence — continued to outperform the market last year, and his outlook for 2025.