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Luxury

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

Luxury Watch Brands to Stage New Event Following Baselworld Cancellation

Bulgari organised the event, Geneva Watch Days, after the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of other industry gatherings. Eight brands have signed on so far.

2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury

BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.

The BoF Podcast: How Christian Louboutin Turned Red Soles Into a Status Symbol

Just as he unveils his L'Exhibition[niste] showcase in Paris this week, the luxury footwear designer speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about transforming his namesake brand from a single-store enterprise into a global success.

Why Peter Pilotto Is Going on Hiatus

Design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos want to rethink the traditional ready-to-wear business model, which has proven unsustainable for many independent fashion brands.

Zalando Enters the Online Luxury Wars

Europe's largest online fashion retailer is selling Moschino, Marni and other major labels as it makes a serious play to compete in the already-crowded luxury e-commerce space.

What Will LVMH’s Tiffany Look Like?

The French luxury conglomerate snapped up one of hard luxury’s last available targets in a mega-deal worth $16.2 billion. With the transaction approved by shareholders and set to close by the middle of this year, BoF considers how the Tiffany-LVMH integration might pan out.

Hermès Starts to See Return to Normal in China

The luxury brand reported a slowdown in sales growth in the fourth quarter to €1.87 billion.

Signs of Life at Lanvin

Chief Executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet and Creative Director Bruno Sialelli update BoF exclusively on their turnaround efforts, with new metrics that reveal a return to growth.

Can Raf and Miuccia Take Fashion Somewhere New?

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks considers the possibilities.

Raf and Miuccia Steal the Spotlight from Paris

This week, everyone will be talking about Paris Fashion Week, the bid to take Saks' owner private and a trio of earnings reports by fashion technology companies. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Raf Simons Is Joining Prada. What Does It Mean for the Italian Megabrand?

The designer will work in partnership with Miuccia Prada with equal responsibility for creative decision-making.

Victoria's Secret: Bargain of the Century?

Scandals aside, Victoria’s Secret has the market know-how and the retail network to remain on top — with the right guidance. Can new owner Sycamore Partners pull it off?

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