Hermès Sales Miss Estimates as Chinese Shoppers Curb Spending
The French leather goods powerhouse reported no sales growth in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, its biggest market, last quarter.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Lessons from Art Basel’s Viral Banana
Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped banana drove the kind of buzz that brands dream about. What can fashion labels learn?
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
The New Face of Celine Is a TikTok Star
The Hedi Slimane-led label has tapped Noen Eubanks, internet-famous for his eccentric 'e-boy' style and goofy lip-sync videos.
At Moncler, Embedding Reinvention
Chairman and CEO Remo Ruffini shares with BoF how he built a company culture flexible enough to consistently reinvent itself — and ambitious enough to reimagine industry operating models for the digital age.
Luxury’s Decade of Change
Over the past ten years, the global luxury market has been reshaped by the rise of China, the digital revolution, performance polarisation and consolidation, writes Luca Solca. What will the next decade bring?
France Hits Back at Trump's Tariffs
The country's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says France is ready to go to the World Trade Organisation to challenge the US President's luxury goods tariffs.
Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China
In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.
The Art Basel Crowd Discovers Miami’s New Neighborhood
Allapattah, near the Miami River, saw flashy events during the fair and is the home of two vast, new arts institutions. Both were built by real estate investors.
Gucci Targets China's Tier Two Cities
Kering said its strategy is to tap on the network it’s already built in top-tier cities while opening new stores in so-called tier 2 cities.
Does a Moncler-Kering Deal Really Make Sense?
Murmurs that the luxury outerwear label might be scooped up by the French conglomerate underscore likely further consolidation in the fashion business. But would it be the right move for either party?
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Moncler Plays Down Possible Kering Takeover
CEO Remo Ruffini said a merger between Moncler and the luxury conglomerate was currently not being considered.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Moncler Reports Flat Q3 Revenue on Weak Tourist Spending in Europe
Performance was weighed down by the core Moncler brand, known for its puffer jackets, which posted a 1 percent decline in revenue during the quarter.
Kartik Research Named Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo in January
The Indian brand will hold a special event at the Florence show.
Zane Li Wins 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Lii designer took home the top award after winning the Karl Lagerfeld prize at the LVMH Prize earlier this year.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise for Fifth Month on US, Europe Demand
Total shipments rose 2.7 percent to $23.6 billion in the first nine months of the year, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said Tuesday.
EssilorLuxottica Sales Lifted by Traditional Frames, Lenses
Revenue rose 7.2 percent, beating analysts' estimates.
Milan Luxury Shops Close for Fear of New Unrest as Government Prepares to Deploy Troops
Most stores in the Via Montenapoleone luxury shopping district, home to brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior, removed merchandise from their windows as a precaution.
Mulberry Posts 18% Rise in First-Half Sales, Sending Shares Up
Resilient demand for heritage bags and a higher share of full-price sales boosted the British luxury handbag maker, sending shares nearly 4 percent higher in early trading.