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.
luxury / Home & Design
Luxury
Luxury Brands Out in Force at Salone del Mobile
Most of the big labels will have some sort of activation at the Milan furnishings and design fair, regardless of whether they actually sell homewares.
Luxury Brands Out in Force at Salone del Mobile
Most of the big labels will have some sort of activation at the Milan furnishings and design fair, regardless of whether they actually sell homewares.
Luxury
Opinion: Home Is the New Fashion
Interiors now signal social status like clothes and accessories, but when your sofa is as recognisable as an ‘it’ bag, there’s potential for risk as well as reward, writes Martina Mondadori.
Opinion: Home Is the New Fashion
Interiors now signal social status like clothes and accessories, but when your sofa is as recognisable as an ‘it’ bag, there’s potential for risk as well as reward, writes Martina Mondadori.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Why Craft Is the Soul of True Luxury
In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025, Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities.
The BoF Podcast | Why Craft Is the Soul of True Luxury
In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025, Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities.
Luxury
How to Sell Home Design Online
E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.
How to Sell Home Design Online
E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.
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Luxury
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
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Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Luxury
This Week: Luxury’s Salone Love Affair
The downturn in demand for luxury fashion hasn’t stopped major brands from making a splash at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair.
This Week: Luxury’s Salone Love Affair
The downturn in demand for luxury fashion hasn’t stopped major brands from making a splash at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair.
Luxury
Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules
Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.
Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules
Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.
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Luxury
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Luxury
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Luxury
New Paris Design Fair To Launch Alongside Fashion Week
Matter and Shape is a new design fair set to be held in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week.
New Paris Design Fair To Launch Alongside Fashion Week
Matter and Shape is a new design fair set to be held in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week.
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Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
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.