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

Does Burberry Have the Wrong Strategy?

The British trench coat maker’s latest revamp has faltered. Some point to executional errors, but Burberry may need to rethink its strategy and become a ‘British Coach,’ writes Luca Solca.

Does Burberry Have the Wrong Strategy?

The British trench coat maker’s latest revamp has faltered. Some point to executional errors, but Burberry may need to rethink its strategy and become a ‘British Coach,’ writes Luca Solca.


France Holds Back the Far Right in Snap Elections

A leftwing alliance thwarted Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National in a surprise result. But the prospect of a hung parliament leaves investors and executives with an uncertain road ahead.

France Holds Back the Far Right in Snap Elections

A leftwing alliance thwarted Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National in a surprise result. But the prospect of a hung parliament leaves investors and executives with an uncertain road ahead.


Building Positive Impact Through Resilience and Achievements

Change-makers Malala Yousafzai and HRH Princess Beatrice, together with sporting icons Maria Sharapova and Billie Jean King, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Aman Essentials’ Kristina Romanova for a dinner in London’s Mayfair.

Building Positive Impact Through Resilience and Achievements

Change-makers Malala Yousafzai and HRH Princess Beatrice, together with sporting icons Maria Sharapova and Billie Jean King, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Aman Essentials’ Kristina Romanova for a dinner in London’s Mayfair.


Richemont Names New Brand CEOs

The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner is reshuffling its top management team once again amid wider succession planning.

Richemont Names New Brand CEOs

The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner is reshuffling its top management team once again amid wider succession planning.


Marc Jacobs Goes to Toon Town

Insisting on ‘joy’ in the face of a turbulent political reality, the designer delivered a 6-minute escape to the cartoon world of Minnie Mouse, Olive Oyl and Cinderella. But if the clothes were militantly cheerful, they were also eminently wearable.

Marc Jacobs Goes to Toon Town

Insisting on ‘joy’ in the face of a turbulent political reality, the designer delivered a 6-minute escape to the cartoon world of Minnie Mouse, Olive Oyl and Cinderella. But if the clothes were militantly cheerful, they were also eminently wearable.


Richemont Names New Cartier CEO

Louis Ferla, who is currently chief of the group’s Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin, will replace Cyrille Vigneron at the helm of flagship jeweller Cartier.

Richemont Names New Cartier CEO

Louis Ferla, who is currently chief of the group’s Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin, will replace Cyrille Vigneron at the helm of flagship jeweller Cartier.


Breaking Out of the Fashion Bubble

The best way to learn and form a more well-rounded view of the complex and multi-faceted world we live in is to directly expose yourself to diverse opinions, writes Imran Amed, who is currently attending the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Breaking Out of the Fashion Bubble

The best way to learn and form a more well-rounded view of the complex and multi-faceted world we live in is to directly expose yourself to diverse opinions, writes Imran Amed, who is currently attending the Aspen Ideas Festival.


Lanvin Names Peter Copping Its New Artistic Director

Copping, who most recently worked behind the scenes at Balenciaga, will join France’s oldest couture house from September. The designer previously served as director of Oscar de la Renta and Nina Ricci.

Lanvin Names Peter Copping Its New Artistic Director

Copping, who most recently worked behind the scenes at Balenciaga, will join France’s oldest couture house from September. The designer previously served as director of Oscar de la Renta and Nina Ricci.


Op-Ed | Could LVMH Buy Richemont?

Acquiring Richemont would catapult LVMH into a completely different stratosphere to the rest of the luxury industry, writes Andrea Felsted.

Op-Ed | Could LVMH Buy Richemont?

Acquiring Richemont would catapult LVMH into a completely different stratosphere to the rest of the luxury industry, writes Andrea Felsted.


Arnault Said to Have Bought Stake in Richemont

The stake was described by a source as “small” and part of a broader Arnault family-owned portfolio of investments in publicly listed companies.

Arnault Said to Have Bought Stake in Richemont

The stake was described by a source as “small” and part of a broader Arnault family-owned portfolio of investments in publicly listed companies.


‘Vogue World’ Takes on Paris — and Sports

The magazine blended fashion, celebrity and sport at an event kicking off Paris Fashion Week.

‘Vogue World’ Takes on Paris — and Sports

The magazine blended fashion, celebrity and sport at an event kicking off Paris Fashion Week.


Dries Van Noten: So Long, Farewell

But after 38 years, 150 collections and 129 shows, is it possible that the best is still to come for Belgium’s finest? In an in-depth profile, Tim Blanks explores the departing designer’s past, present and future, writes Tim Blanks.

Dries Van Noten: So Long, Farewell

But after 38 years, 150 collections and 129 shows, is it possible that the best is still to come for Belgium’s finest? In an in-depth profile, Tim Blanks explores the departing designer’s past, present and future, writes Tim Blanks.