Dior and A24 Announce Two-Year Collaboration
The partnership, which will kick off at the A24-owned, New York-based Cherry Lane Theatre, will comprise live events for film and theatre featuring established and emerging creative talent.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
The BoF Podcast | What’s Really Happening in Luxury Right Now
In their regular conversation with System Magazine, Imran Amed and Bernstein’s Luca Solca cut through the noise on Chanel’s frenzy, Gucci’s work-in-progress reset and why the industry can no longer plan beyond the next quarter.
The BoF Podcast | What’s Really Happening in Luxury Right Now
In their regular conversation with System Magazine, Imran Amed and Bernstein’s Luca Solca cut through the noise on Chanel’s frenzy, Gucci’s work-in-progress reset and why the industry can no longer plan beyond the next quarter.
LVMH Sells Marc Jacobs to WHP Global
Jacobs will remain in his role as creative director.
Can Luxury Bounce Back? The Bears Are Getting Louder
‘Sell any rally,’ Berenberg says, as Barclays forecasts long-term stagnation. Plus: Burberry’s cautious outlook, Anderson’s Dior cruise show in LA, a renewed focus on placemaking.
Can Luxury Bounce Back? The Bears Are Getting Louder
‘Sell any rally,’ Berenberg says, as Barclays forecasts long-term stagnation. Plus: Burberry’s cautious outlook, Anderson’s Dior cruise show in LA, a renewed focus on placemaking.
Can a Buzzy Audemars Piguet Tie-Up Boost Swatch?
As fans camp out in front of stores for the 'Royal Pop' collaboration, analysts weigh in on the collaboration’s potential.
Can a Buzzy Audemars Piguet Tie-Up Boost Swatch?
As fans camp out in front of stores for the 'Royal Pop' collaboration, analysts weigh in on the collaboration’s potential.
Opinion: The Row and Phoebe Philo Are Explaining Big Bling’s Crisis
The Row and Phoebe Philo thrive as elite spenders trade overexposed mega-brands for understated, logo-free luxury, Andrea Felsted writes.
Opinion: The Row and Phoebe Philo Are Explaining Big Bling’s Crisis
The Row and Phoebe Philo thrive as elite spenders trade overexposed mega-brands for understated, logo-free luxury, Andrea Felsted writes.
Fewer, Bigger, Better: How Luxury Brands Are Optimising Their Stores
Labels from Dior to Gucci are rethinking their retail networks with a focus on fewer, higher-impact stores in ‘alpha’ cities as they seek better returns amid a prolonged industry downturn.
Fewer, Bigger, Better: How Luxury Brands Are Optimising Their Stores
Labels from Dior to Gucci are rethinking their retail networks with a focus on fewer, higher-impact stores in ‘alpha’ cities as they seek better returns amid a prolonged industry downturn.
The Shangri-La Paris Hotel Refreshes Its Experiential Luxury Offering
Under new leadership, the luxury five-star hotel in the French capital is developing fresh food and beverage concepts and an updated wellness offering to appeal to local and global consumers alike. BoF sits down with the hotel’s general manager to learn more.
The Shangri-La Paris Hotel Refreshes Its Experiential Luxury Offering
Under new leadership, the luxury five-star hotel in the French capital is developing fresh food and beverage concepts and an updated wellness offering to appeal to local and global consumers alike. BoF sits down with the hotel’s general manager to learn more.
Gucci, Dior, Burberry: A Tale of Three Turnarounds
Cruise shows and earnings this week offer a read on how creative resets are translating — or not — into cultural and commercial traction.
Gucci, Dior, Burberry: A Tale of Three Turnarounds
Cruise shows and earnings this week offer a read on how creative resets are translating — or not — into cultural and commercial traction.
Why Wall Street Prefers Coach to Gucci
The stock market now values Coach parent Tapestry almost as highly as Gucci owner Kering. The closing gap reflects a shifting fashion market as well as the state of their respective turnarounds.
Why Wall Street Prefers Coach to Gucci
The stock market now values Coach parent Tapestry almost as highly as Gucci owner Kering. The closing gap reflects a shifting fashion market as well as the state of their respective turnarounds.
Did Lauren Sánchez Bezos Win the Met Gala?
The polarising wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos offered a lesson in how media and power really work today, writes Robert Williams. Plus: unexpected wins for Robert Wun, garment workers and more.
Did Lauren Sánchez Bezos Win the Met Gala?
The polarising wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos offered a lesson in how media and power really work today, writes Robert Williams. Plus: unexpected wins for Robert Wun, garment workers and more.
A.P.C. Names New Artistic Director Amid Flux
Ludivine Poiblanc is taking the creative reins at the brand founded by Jean Touitou six months after majority shareholder L Catterton installed Stephanie Phair as president.
A.P.C. Names New Artistic Director Amid Flux
Ludivine Poiblanc is taking the creative reins at the brand founded by Jean Touitou six months after majority shareholder L Catterton installed Stephanie Phair as president.
At the Met Gala, It’s All Eyes on the Bezoses
Beyoncé may be returning to the event after a 10-year hiatus, but this year’s most talked-about guests are honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, whose involvement has already stirred controversy.
At the Met Gala, It’s All Eyes on the Bezoses
Beyoncé may be returning to the event after a 10-year hiatus, but this year’s most talked-about guests are honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, whose involvement has already stirred controversy.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Longtime McQueen Collaborator Shaun Leane Launches New Label
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.
UK’s Top Rolex Retailer Sees Strong Growth Fuelled by US Demand
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is showing little sign of a summer lull with robust US demand and a pickup in its UK business underpinning expectations for strong revenue growth.
Pieter Mulier Shows First Versace Look on Nicole Kidman
The designer soft-launched his tenure at the Prada-owned label months ahead of his planned runway debut, dressing Kidman for the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Practical Magic 2.’