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Luxury

How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.

How Selfridges Plans to Lock in the 1%

The UK department store chain’s new ‘members club’ — the biggest renovation to its London flagship in a decade — merges private shopping, hospitality and a stage for brand experiences with the logic of an airline loyalty scheme. BoF has the first look.

How Selfridges Plans to Lock in the 1%

The UK department store chain’s new ‘members club’ — the biggest renovation to its London flagship in a decade — merges private shopping, hospitality and a stage for brand experiences with the logic of an airline loyalty scheme. BoF has the first look.


How to Bring Back a Beloved Watchmaker: The Resurrection of Universal Genève

Breitling CEO Georges Kern wanted to add more to his company’s offering to satisfy its private equity ownership. So he dug into history to find one of the watch collecting community’s favourite lost brands.

How to Bring Back a Beloved Watchmaker: The Resurrection of Universal Genève

Breitling CEO Georges Kern wanted to add more to his company’s offering to satisfy its private equity ownership. So he dug into history to find one of the watch collecting community’s favourite lost brands.


The Art of Memory-Making: Inside The Ritz-Carlton’s Experience-Led Strategy

Luxury travel is being reshaped by a demand for discretion, individuality and deeper connection. In an interview with Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, BoF examines how The Ritz-Carlton has built its reputation on anticipating the needs of its guests, with service and personalisation at the centre of the experience.

The Art of Memory-Making: Inside The Ritz-Carlton’s Experience-Led Strategy

Luxury travel is being reshaped by a demand for discretion, individuality and deeper connection. In an interview with Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, BoF examines how The Ritz-Carlton has built its reputation on anticipating the needs of its guests, with service and personalisation at the centre of the experience.


Kering Shake-Up Reaches Jeweller DoDo as CEO Exits

DoDo chief Teejana Beenessreesingh has left the company after less than a year in the role, Kering confirmed to BoF as the French group sharpens its focus on its jewellery brands.

Kering Shake-Up Reaches Jeweller DoDo as CEO Exits

DoDo chief Teejana Beenessreesingh has left the company after less than a year in the role, Kering confirmed to BoF as the French group sharpens its focus on its jewellery brands.


Carven Design Director Mark Thomas Exits Brand

Thomas is leaving the historic French fashion house, owned by Chinese group Icicle, after a year in the position.

Carven Design Director Mark Thomas Exits Brand

Thomas is leaving the historic French fashion house, owned by Chinese group Icicle, after a year in the position.


LVMH Shares Fell Most Ever in First Quarter on Luxury Slump

Shares of the luxury bellwether fell 28 percent in the first quarter as the war in the Middle East clouds the global economic outlook and intensifies demand headwinds for luxury goods.

LVMH Shares Fell Most Ever in First Quarter on Luxury Slump

Shares of the luxury bellwether fell 28 percent in the first quarter as the war in the Middle East clouds the global economic outlook and intensifies demand headwinds for luxury goods.


Is the Luxury Watches Recovery on Hold Again?

In his latest bi-monthly briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank examines how the war in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and offers a preview of the sector’s flagship annual fair, Watches & Wonders.

Is the Luxury Watches Recovery on Hold Again?

In his latest bi-monthly briefing, watches expert Robin Swithinbank examines how the war in the Middle East is weighing on growth prospects and offers a preview of the sector’s flagship annual fair, Watches & Wonders.


‘Optimistic, Clear, Grounded’: Courrèges Plots New Chapter With Drew Henry

Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who worked at Phoebe Philo’s Celine, JW Anderson and Burberry, will succeed Nicolas Di Felice as artistic director of the Artémis-owned fashion house.

‘Optimistic, Clear, Grounded’: Courrèges Plots New Chapter With Drew Henry

Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who worked at Phoebe Philo’s Celine, JW Anderson and Burberry, will succeed Nicolas Di Felice as artistic director of the Artémis-owned fashion house.


How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future

Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.

How Big Luxury Is Rewiring for the Future

Under scrutiny from top managers and investors, LVMH, Kering and Richemont are re-examining their brand portfolios, organisational structures and store networks.


Why Feathers, Pony Hair and More Are Everywhere in Fashion

The industry, which has by and large abandoned fur, is finding new ways to cater to shoppers hungry for the same sort of luxe texture with fabrics like feather, pony hair and shearling.

Why Feathers, Pony Hair and More Are Everywhere in Fashion

The industry, which has by and large abandoned fur, is finding new ways to cater to shoppers hungry for the same sort of luxe texture with fabrics like feather, pony hair and shearling.


The BoF Podcast | Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer

The leather expert and BoF 500 member joins Imran Amed to unpack the making of luxury handbags and why consumers are often paying for status over substance.

The BoF Podcast | Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer

The leather expert and BoF 500 member joins Imran Amed to unpack the making of luxury handbags and why consumers are often paying for status over substance.


BoF to Convene Luxury Leaders in Lake Como During Milan Design Week

A select group of luxury C-suite executives and creative leaders will gather next month for a private exchange on the industry’s future.

BoF to Convene Luxury Leaders in Lake Como During Milan Design Week

A select group of luxury C-suite executives and creative leaders will gather next month for a private exchange on the industry’s future.