Frasers Group Steps Up Luxury Push With New Division, Larger Burberry Stake
The British retail group has brought its stakes in Burberry, Hugo Boss and Mulberry together with its luxury retail operations.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
China in Focus as Luxury Brands Report Results
This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from Kering and Hermes, plus Bottega Veneta’s show in Detroit
Manfred Thierry Mugler: Fashion’s Original Radical
The 90s fashion legend sits down with Tim Blanks to reflect on a career that has enduring resonance and relevance today.
The Future of Virtual Fashion
This year has seen a surge in interest around NFTs and the metaverse as the worlds of crypto and gaming collide. Fashion brands are working to understand what role they can play in this new era of the internet. For our latest online BoF Professional Membership event, please join BoF’s Marc Bain and Brian Baskin along with Charli Cohen, a designer of digital and physical clothing, and Jeff Carvalho, co-founder of Highsnobiety and tech advisory Burrata Corp, as they explore fashion’s digital future in this online.
LVMH’s Tiffany Is on the Right Track
A swift management overhaul, ‘shock and awe’ marketing and new products have contributed to strong momentum since the group acquired the jeweller in January, writes Luca Solca.
LVMH’s Growth Slows Down as Post-Lockdown Comparisons Get Tougher
LVMH’s sales growth eased from the previous quarter, when purchases of Louis Vuitton bags and other luxury items surged after stores reopened from lockdowns.
A Big Sky at Alexander McQueen
For the fast-growing brand’s return to the runway, designer Sarah Burton chases post-pandemic storms, writes Tim Blanks.
Transforming Luxury Episode 5: Can Luxury Maintain Its Relevance in the Metaverse?
Creative technologist Ommy Akhe, founder and CEO of Wanna Sergey Arkhangelskiy, and Auroboros co-founders Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello discuss how our physical realities will be augmented and overlaid by digital experiences and services.
Miuccia Prada’s Awakening
The designer launches an artist’s collaboration at Miu Miu with a new attitude, writes Tim Blanks.
Disruption: Is Luxury Fashion Ready to Change?
An industry reawakens. But could hushed haute couture salons be hotbeds of radical thinking?
Demna Gvasalia: ‘Couture Is The Most Sustainable Way of Consuming’
Balenciaga’s creative director speaks to Imran Amed about his vision for Haute Couture, as featured in the first episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg QuickTake.
Transforming Luxury Episode 4: What Is Driving the Transformation of Luxury Retail Channels?
Managing partner of Fabernovel Asia Patrice Nordey, founder of The Solution Consultancy Jerry Clode, CEO of Fanbytes Timothy Armoo and partner and international client development director at Digital Luxury Group Iris Chan discuss why China is the epicentre of retail channel innovation and the potential of e-commerce.
Paris to Salute Alber Elbaz
This week, everyone will be talking about the close of Paris Fashion Week, including a tribute to the late Alber Elbaz, plus the industry grapples with sustainable growth at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
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.