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 Debrief | Why Luxury Still Can’t Find Its Way Out of the Slump
BoF luxury editors Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams unpack why weak first-quarter results from LVMH, Kering and Hermès have deepened concerns about luxury’s slowdown – and why creative resets alone are not enough to restore growth.
The Debrief | Why Luxury Still Can’t Find Its Way Out of the Slump
BoF luxury editors Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams unpack why weak first-quarter results from LVMH, Kering and Hermès have deepened concerns about luxury’s slowdown – and why creative resets alone are not enough to restore growth.
Timothée Chalamet Invests in Historic Danish Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen
The actor will work as creative advisor to the family-owned brand while taking a minority investment, marking his first partnership role in a company.
Timothée Chalamet Invests in Historic Danish Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen
The actor will work as creative advisor to the family-owned brand while taking a minority investment, marking his first partnership role in a company.
BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.
BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.
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.
The Fashion Bubble, Seen From Washington, DC
From handbag spotting to hyperscalers, Imran Amed reports from Semafor World Economy on the two subjects consuming the world's most powerful CEOs and policy leaders — and what they mean for fashion.
The Fashion Bubble, Seen From Washington, DC
From handbag spotting to hyperscalers, Imran Amed reports from Semafor World Economy on the two subjects consuming the world's most powerful CEOs and policy leaders — and what they mean for fashion.
The Luxury Rebound Gets a Reality Check
A set of underwhelming first-quarter revenues from French luxury groups LVMH, Kering and Hermès is challenging hopes for a sector recovery this year.
The Luxury Rebound Gets a Reality Check
A set of underwhelming first-quarter revenues from French luxury groups LVMH, Kering and Hermès is challenging hopes for a sector recovery this year.
Kering’s Strategy Reveal, Examined
CEO Luca de Meo outlined manufacturing synergies, threw cold water on the group’s Valentino acquisition and shared some stealthy forecasts for Gucci’s growth as part of a sweeping strategy overhaul. Will it work?
Kering’s Strategy Reveal, Examined
CEO Luca de Meo outlined manufacturing synergies, threw cold water on the group’s Valentino acquisition and shared some stealthy forecasts for Gucci’s growth as part of a sweeping strategy overhaul. Will it work?
Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.
Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.
What’s Happening at Hermès?
The French leather goods powerhouse is losing momentum and may soon face its own ‘Capucine moment,’ writes Luca Solca, drawing a comparison with Louis Vuitton in the early 2010s.
What’s Happening at Hermès?
The French leather goods powerhouse is losing momentum and may soon face its own ‘Capucine moment,’ writes Luca Solca, drawing a comparison with Louis Vuitton in the early 2010s.
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Middle East War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
The conflict in the Middle East is hurting duty-free and travel-retail sales for luxury and beauty groups like LVMH, Kering, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal.
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Middle East War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
The conflict in the Middle East is hurting duty-free and travel-retail sales for luxury and beauty groups like LVMH, Kering, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal.
Watches & Wonders: Who’s Here, Who’s Not and What to Expect
In his latest briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank takes the temperature as the Swiss watchmaking industry kicks off Geneva Watch Week. Audemars Piguet’s return, heavyweight no-shows, the mood amongst CEOs and more.
Watches & Wonders: Who’s Here, Who’s Not and What to Expect
In his latest briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank takes the temperature as the Swiss watchmaking industry kicks off Geneva Watch Week. Audemars Piguet’s return, heavyweight no-shows, the mood amongst CEOs and more.
Can Dolce & Gabbana Stay Independent?
The very strategy the Italian luxury house used to maintain its fiercely guarded independence — funding expansion through debt instead of selling equity — is putting pressure on the company as it attempts to navigate a punishing sector-wide slowdown.
Can Dolce & Gabbana Stay Independent?
The very strategy the Italian luxury house used to maintain its fiercely guarded independence — funding expansion through debt instead of selling equity — is putting pressure on the company as it attempts to navigate a punishing sector-wide slowdown.
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.’