Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Virgil Abloh Honoured at Fashion Awards
The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend.
The Fashion World Remembers Virgil Abloh
The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday.
Virgil Abloh, Fashion Trailblazer for a New Generation, Has Died
The Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton men’s designer had been called the Karl Lagerfeld of his time before succumbing to cancer at 41.
Introducing ‘The BoF Show with Imran Amed’ Streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake
The Business of Fashion is excited to introduce “The BoF Show with Imran Amed”, an immersive streaming video series created in partnership with Bloomberg Quicktake.
What Will ‘House of Gucci’ Mean for Gucci, the Brand?
The Lady Gaga star-vehicle is lending welcome buzz to the Gucci name. But the brand has its reasons for keeping the project at arm’s length.
What the Potential Richemont Deal Means for Farfetch
The fast-growing luxury marketplace’s latest results disappointed some investors, putting more pressure on the a tie-up with Richemont that could boost Farfetch’s platform ambitions.
Patrizio Bertelli on Prada’s Next Chapter
After a lengthy turnaround, CEO Patrizio Bertelli outlines his growth plans for the Milanese fashion giant.
BoF LIVE: Gabriela Hearst in Conversation with Tim Blanks
The Chloé creative director speaks with Tim Blanks about desirability, sustainability and fashion’s future.
What You Will Learn at VOICES 2021
Explore the core themes and reserve your spot to attend BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
For Cartier, Love Is a Battlefield
With Tiffany’s LVMH-backed reboot making a splash, Cartier is trying to hit back with its own holiday push. Here’s what the campaign says about the Paris-based jewellery giant’s strategy.
Who Is Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta’s New Creative Director?
The brand’s current design director, a former deputy of Raf Simons and Phoebe Philo, has been promoted to the top creative role following Daniel Lee’s departure.
Dover Street Market Aims to Reinvent Retail (Again)
Comme des Garçons’ chain of luxury bazaars reimagined multi-brand retail. Now, CEO Adrian Joffe is aiming to do it again with radical events platform 3537.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.
Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Botswana Seeks Bigger De Beers Stake
Diamonds have underpinned the African country's economy since their discovery there in 1967.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.