Diotima’s Rachel Scott, Ralph Lauren Take Home Top Prizes at CFDA Awards
Colleen Allen won the emerging designer of the year award; Tory Burch, Linda Fargo and more take home honours.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Fast-Growing Brand Saloni Bets Big on Experiential Marketing
‘I don’t necessarily think that a store in Mayfair is going to do anything for me,’ says designer Saloni Lodha on her decision to invest in Instagram friendly events like this weekend’s Holi Saloni in Udaipur, India.
Global Market Sell-Off Clips Luxury's Wings
Global markets took a plunge at the beginning of February, wiping out any gains the SLI made on the back of a stronger than expected 2017.
Who Will Dress the Philophiles?
Fans and retailers alike reckon with the reality of a post-Phoebe Philo Céline, signalling opportunity for brands who could fill the gap.
Inside Givenchy's Ambitions to Become a Global Megabrand
Chief executive Philippe Fortunato and artistic director Clare Waight Keller break down their plans to grow the French couture house into one of the world’s largest luxury brands.
Can Fosun Make Lanvin a Billion-Dollar Brand?
The storied fashion house is widely seen as having high potential, but its Chinese acquirer has no previous experience in the luxury sector.
Tod's Turns to 'Factory' Project to Keep Pace With Fast-Moving Fashion Market
As more fashion brands adapt their strategies to the fast-moving market, Tod's will use multiple collections throughout the year to engage better with customers.
Why Russia Loves Counterfeit Fashion
In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas.
Byredo to Open London Townhouse
The new three-storey Soho outpost will be the cult fragrance brand's first UK store.
Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering
The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?
Jason Wu Parts Ways with Hugo Boss
The designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 show will be his last collection for the German house, which is shifting focus away from its womenswear business.
The Raf Effect: Measuring Simons' Impact at Calvin Klein
One year after his seminal debut runway show, is the designer's overhaul of the PVH crown jewel working? BoF does the analysis.
What the Death of Daywear Means for the Brands That Peddle It
The One Percent no longer wants to dress like ladies who lunch, leaving the brands who make their clothes facing an identity crisis.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
Zegna to Take Summer Fashion Show to Beijing
The Italian label has continued to enjoy solid growth in China, defying a wider downturn in demand for European luxury. The June 11 presentation of its summer collection will be the latest in a series of travelling shows.
Audemars Piguet to Certify Its Pre-Owned Watches Following Rolex
Whereas Rolex is both a buyer and seller of its second-hand watches through official retail partners, Audemars is setting up a marketplace where sellers set prices.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
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.
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.