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.
Fashion Could Really Use Some Red Carpet Magic Right Now
This week, everyone will be talking about the virtual Golden Globes, Paris Fashion Week and Kohl’s fight with activist investors.
Duelling Visions for Online Luxury in Mytheresa and Farfetch’s Latest Results
Success online during this past year was hard-won, but questions remain about which players will be best positioned for the post-pandemic world.
High Stakes at Milan Fashion Week
From Prada to Valentino, Italian brands need the right creative thrust to rebound from the pandemic. Here’s what to watch for at this week’s Milan shows.
How Virgil Abloh Is Lifting Up Fashion’s Next Generation of Creatives
The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, making change and the importance of elevating the next generation of fashion creatives.
Remaking Roberto Cavalli
The Italian house has suffered a tumultuous few years. Can new creative and business leadership finally turn its fortunes around?
The State of Gucci
After years of blockbuster growth, Gucci is struggling to bounce back from the pandemic. Getting back on track will require the brand to appeal to multiple tribes of consumers.
Can Big Luxury Build New Fashion Brands?
LVMH’s decision to pull the plug on the Fenty fashion label it launched with Rihanna only two years ago underscored just how elusive start-up success has been for Europe’s big luxury groups.
LVMH and Rihanna’s Fenty Fashion: What Went Wrong?
LVMH has struggled to build fashion brands from scratch before. Its latest attempt was complicated by high prices that weren’t a good match for Rihanna’s broad fan base.
Kim Jones on the Making of Air Dior
The artistic director of Dior Men, who is now also leading the women’s collections at Fendi, speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the enduring power of youth and the making of the Air Dior shoe.
How Birkenstock Became a Luxury Target
L Catterton is reportedly the frontrunner to acquire the original anti-fashion shoe brand, which is reaping the rewards of shoppers’ pandemic-driven desire for casual comfort.
Richemont’s Alaïa Names Pieter Mulier Creative Director
The appointment signals Richemont’s growing interest in its fashion division and gives a longtime Raf Simons deputy a chance to shine on his own.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
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.