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Luxury

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

Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce

The Gucci owner is expanding its e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data.


Politics Before Prosperity

Escalating trade tensions between the USA and China and growing political and financial concerns in the Eurozone have cast a storm over the SLI.


The Future of Watches

The luxury watch market is facing challenges that are unlikely to be resolved any time soon, says Luca Solca.


Louis Vuitton Sees 'Unheard-Of' Growth in China

Consumers in the key luxury market have been buying more handbags and watches at home instead of abroad in recent months.


Tiffany & Co’s US Sales to Chinese Tourists Drop by 25%

The luxury jeweller's sales continued to fall as a trade war escalates between the two countries.


At Kering and LVMH, Corporate Branding Goes Beyond the Logo

In an effort to earn the respect of demanding consumers and woo potential employees, fashion's biggest conglomerates are wrapping their portfolios in a unifying set of corporate principles.


None of Your Business with Gabriela Hearst

In the third episode of our brand new series, we test the business savvy of Gabriela Hearst, the entrepreneur redefining American luxury.


London’s Historic Liberty Launches Clothing in Bid to Go Global

The department store known for its mock Tudor facade and decadent panelled interiors is selling ready-to-wear under its own label, part of a plan to take its brand worldwide.


The BoF Podcast: Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Deepika Padukone on India’s Astonishing Wedding Industry

To mark the recent launch of BoF's latest print issue celebrating 'Modern Entrepreneurs," Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India's $50 billion bridal market.


Farfetch Teams With Gucci for 'Communities' Initiative

The fast-growing fashion platform is pushing into original content to help solve a key challenge: it offers an ultra-wide product assortment and competitive prices, but lacks a strong brand identity of its own.


Op-Ed | Why Rihanna’s Fenty Is The End of the Star Designer

Fenty has pushed the idea of the star designer to its logical conclusion — and breaking point. After all, who needs a star designer when you have a real star?


Behind Burberry’s Big Bet on Its New Monogram

Executives are betting on a new monogram to signal change, boost the brand’s luxury credentials and grow its leather goods offering.