Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
How to Revive a Sleeping Beauty Watch Brand
A group of investors is reviving has 'resurrected' the Danish watch company Urban Jürgensen, a 250-year-old name revered by connoisseurs but largely unknown outside that bubble.
How to Revive a Sleeping Beauty Watch Brand
A group of investors is reviving has 'resurrected' the Danish watch company Urban Jürgensen, a 250-year-old name revered by connoisseurs but largely unknown outside that bubble.
Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.
There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.
Fashion’s Musical Chairs Ends — With Men in Almost Every Seat.
There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.
How Small Jewellery Brands Are Seizing The Moment
The same sense of meaning, intimacy and radical creativity that’s enabled indie designers to connect with consumers is helping them adapt to turbulent times.
How Small Jewellery Brands Are Seizing The Moment
The same sense of meaning, intimacy and radical creativity that’s enabled indie designers to connect with consumers is helping them adapt to turbulent times.
Sies Marjan Designer Sander Lak to Launch Menswear Label
Lak will debut his new venture during Paris men’s fashion week in June, presenting his first collection since the shuttering of the buzzy Sies Marjan in 2020.
Sies Marjan Designer Sander Lak to Launch Menswear Label
Lak will debut his new venture during Paris men’s fashion week in June, presenting his first collection since the shuttering of the buzzy Sies Marjan in 2020.
Delphine Arnault Confirms Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Takeover
In a rare in-depth interview, the Dior chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the logic for hiring Anderson to oversee both the men’s and women’s sides of the business and how the French mega-brand plans to recapture customers amid a sharp downturn in the luxury sector.
Delphine Arnault Confirms Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Takeover
In a rare in-depth interview, the Dior chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the logic for hiring Anderson to oversee both the men’s and women’s sides of the business and how the French mega-brand plans to recapture customers amid a sharp downturn in the luxury sector.
The BoF Podcast | Giancarlo Giammetti on Securing Valentino’s Legacy
Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of Valentino, sits down for an exclusive interview with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed in Rome to discuss the early days of Valentino, the importance of protecting creativity in a fashion market that prioritises commercialisation, and why it is critical for the industry to support young designers who are overlooked by a fashion system under pressure.
The BoF Podcast | Giancarlo Giammetti on Securing Valentino’s Legacy
Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder of Valentino, sits down for an exclusive interview with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed in Rome to discuss the early days of Valentino, the importance of protecting creativity in a fashion market that prioritises commercialisation, and why it is critical for the industry to support young designers who are overlooked by a fashion system under pressure.
Victoria Beckham’s Netflix Series Will Show Fashion Triumphs, Tears
Beckham speaks to Bloomberg, discussing a new documentary and future plans for her fashion brand.
Victoria Beckham’s Netflix Series Will Show Fashion Triumphs, Tears
Beckham speaks to Bloomberg, discussing a new documentary and future plans for her fashion brand.
Confirmed: Dior Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down
The Italian designer in charge of Dior’s womenswear is leaving the LVMH-owned megabrand after a transformative nine-year tenure during which sales quadrupled before being hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand.
Confirmed: Dior Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri Steps Down
The Italian designer in charge of Dior’s womenswear is leaving the LVMH-owned megabrand after a transformative nine-year tenure during which sales quadrupled before being hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand.
Same Sparkle, Different Sell: Diamond Marketing Tries Something New
As lab-grown stones become more of a force in the jewellery industry, sellers of both man-made and natural diamonds are looking for ways to differentiate themselves in their marketing.
Same Sparkle, Different Sell: Diamond Marketing Tries Something New
As lab-grown stones become more of a force in the jewellery industry, sellers of both man-made and natural diamonds are looking for ways to differentiate themselves in their marketing.
Seeking to Reduce Gucci Dependence, Kering Created a Debt Problem
A string of acquisitions piled up debts just as the industry entered a prolonged slump. Now, those debts are getting harder to manage.
Seeking to Reduce Gucci Dependence, Kering Created a Debt Problem
A string of acquisitions piled up debts just as the industry entered a prolonged slump. Now, those debts are getting harder to manage.
Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter
If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.
Hello, Goodbye: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Next Chapter
If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.
Can Jewellery Continue to Outshine Fashion?
As leather goods lose their cool amid rising prices and quality concerns, fine jewelry is emerging as luxury’s shining star.
Can Jewellery Continue to Outshine Fashion?
As leather goods lose their cool amid rising prices and quality concerns, fine jewelry is emerging as luxury’s shining star.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances
The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Will Spotlight Galliano
The fashion icon, as famous for his singular talent as a scandal that cost him one of the industry’s top jobs, will become one of only three living designers to get a major solo exhibition at the museum.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Shares Dive as Sales and Chinese Weakness Disappoint
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.