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.
Paul Andrew To Exit Ferragamo in Company Shakeup
The designer will leave his post this spring. Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo is stepping down from the brand’s board to be succeeded by his brother Leonardo.
Tomorrow Acquires Stake in Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
The brand accelerator is pushing a new model for growing emerging labels in a fashion market where going it alone as a small independent brand is tougher than ever.
Kenzo: Party Like It’s 2021
For designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista, happy days are nearly here again.
Sterling Ruby on His Boundary-Bending Work in Art and Fashion
In the latest edition of the BoF podcast, Tim Blanks talks with the artist, designer and first American in over a decade to present at Paris haute couture week.
Ralph & Russo Goes Into Administration
The British couture house will undergo a period of restructuring as the economic impact of Covid-19 takes a toll on business.
Question Time With Tory Burch
How do you do better? A year into the pandemic, the designer has never stopped looking for an answer.
Op-Ed | Is Copying Always Wrong?
Young fashion designers should be free to imitate others, argues Eugene Rabkin.
What A New Wave of Italian M&A Means for Fashion
Italian fashion entrepreneurs are adding new brands to their stables. How could recent deals like OTB’s acquisition of Jil Sander and Moncler’s purchase of Stone Island shift the sector?
BoF LIVE: Thom Browne Talks His Style of Repetitive Radicalism
Browne’s designs don’t rely heavily on fashion references, and instead strive for something new. He discusses his aesthetic, positioning and personal history with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks.
Why Big Brands Are Skipping Fashion Week
From Gucci to Saint Laurent, some of the industry’s biggest brands opted out of fashion week again this season. Will they come back?
Is Prada Ready to Take Off?
The company suffered more than some rivals during the pandemic, but with sales accelerating in key markets and star designer Raf Simons on board, there is optimism behind the brand.
Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business
After the release of her new book, I Am Invincible, designer Norma Kamali sat down with BoF’s chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to talk about the inception of her brand, its evolving purpose and plan, creativity and ageing.
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.