Zankov Appoints Its First CEO
Jack Tobin is joining Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov’s namesake label as CEO and part owner.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
The Future of Jewellery: Demand for Sustainably Made Jewellery Will See Explosive Growth
Leaders in the slow-to-act fine jewellery industry must look beyond sustainability as risk mitigation and embrace the branding opportunity it presents.
BoF Live: The State of Fashion — Watches & Jewellery
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s new Watches and Jewellery special edition of The State of Fashion unpack the key market insights, industry shifts and advice for business leaders for the next five years as both sectors find themselves at an inflection point, feeling the lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Upscaling Ferrari’s Brand Extensions
This week, everyone will be talking about Ferrari’s first major fashion spectacle, the cautious approach to commercialising Juneteenth and Dior’s in-person Athens Cruise show.
How Ssense Became a Quiet Contender in Fashion’s E-Commerce Race
This week, the Canadian e-tailer announced investment from Sequoia Capital China at a valuation of more than $4 billion, signalling big ambitions to build on its success.
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Craig Green on Creative Collaboration
The Italian creative director and the emerging menswear designer discuss how they set about re-animating the Roman brand’s signature Rockstud detail.
Inside Ferrari’s Fashion Reboot
Developing a full-on runway collection is more complicated than selling red polo shirts, but the Italian carmaker thinks its fashion bet will pay off. Meanwhile, speculation swirls on a tie-up between owner Exor and Giorgio Armani.
BoF LIVE: Marni’s Francesco Risso in Conversation With Tim Blanks
Blanks chats with Francesco about technology, timelessness and life and fashion after isolation.
The ‘Re-Signification’ of Valentino
Tim Blanks goes inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s collaboration with Craig Green, which aims to reanimate the Roman brand’s emblematic Rockstud with a sneaker.
Ssense Raises Money from Sequoia at $4.1 Billion Valuation, Eyes Chinese Market
BoF can reveal the funding marks the first-ever external investment for the Montreal-based luxury e-commerce company, known for its curated selection of brands, ambitious editorial strategy and younger audience.
Emilio Pucci Bets on Supreme Collaboration
The luxury-meets-streetwear tie-up could help the floundering LVMH-owned label reclaim the spotlight.
How Fashion Is Targeting the Travel Rebound
Brands are investing in resortwear and opening more stores in tourist destinations as summer vacations return.
Christian Louboutin, Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba Launch Charity Shoe Collection
Hoping to draw attention to issues after they are no longer “trending,” Louboutin and Elba along with his wife, the model Sabrina Dhowre Elba, are donating 100 percent of the proceeds to charities focused on preventing racial injustice.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
LVMH, Kering Update Model Safety Guidelines
Nearly a decade since the luxury groups first published a charter of model protections, they are introducing new measures to protect those working in the industry.
US Luxury Spending Slows, Citi Data Shows
US credit card spending on luxury brands fell for a third consecutive month in September, according to data from Citi.
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.
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.