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

How the Paris Olympics Will (Really) Impact Fashion Week

From security checkpoints to spiking hotel prices, fashion brands are struggling to plan for the upcoming men’s and haute couture fashion weeks — and separate fact from fiction — in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Games.

How the Paris Olympics Will (Really) Impact Fashion Week

From security checkpoints to spiking hotel prices, fashion brands are struggling to plan for the upcoming men’s and haute couture fashion weeks — and separate fact from fiction — in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Games.


Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.

Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.


How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion

The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.

How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion

The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.


Is Chanel’s ‘Absolute Luxury’ Push Working?

With prices and quality for its flagship handbags under scrutiny, can the French couture giant reclaim the narrative? "We're not perfect," fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said. "We're aware that our positioning obligates us to always do better, and we try to always do better."

Is Chanel’s ‘Absolute Luxury’ Push Working?

With prices and quality for its flagship handbags under scrutiny, can the French couture giant reclaim the narrative? "We're not perfect," fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said. "We're aware that our positioning obligates us to always do better, and we try to always do better."


The Logic Behind Valentino’s Alessandro Michele Appointment

The Rome-based couture house’s bet on Rome’s most bankable design talent could help it punch above its weight.

The Logic Behind Valentino’s Alessandro Michele Appointment

The Rome-based couture house’s bet on Rome’s most bankable design talent could help it punch above its weight.


Exclusive: Emma and Jens Grede, Von Furstenbergs Invest in The Elder Statesman

The duo behind Skims are taking a minority stake in the luxury cashmere label, with an eye on scaling the cult brand.

Exclusive: Emma and Jens Grede, Von Furstenbergs Invest in The Elder Statesman

The duo behind Skims are taking a minority stake in the luxury cashmere label, with an eye on scaling the cult brand.


Fashion Can Go for Eye-Popping Prices at Auction. Who’s Buying It?

After headline pieces — sometimes formerly owned by celebrities or featured on TV — sell for blockbuster prices, they can end up pretty much anywhere, from museums to collectors’ closets.

Fashion Can Go for Eye-Popping Prices at Auction. Who’s Buying It?

After headline pieces — sometimes formerly owned by celebrities or featured on TV — sell for blockbuster prices, they can end up pretty much anywhere, from museums to collectors’ closets.


Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist

Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.

Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist

Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.


Who Gets to Buy a Birkin Bag?

Hermès’ elusive sales strategy is at the centre of a new legal challenge for the French luxury giant. BoF breaks down the practices under scrutiny and what the suit could mean for the fashion industry at large.

Who Gets to Buy a Birkin Bag?

Hermès’ elusive sales strategy is at the centre of a new legal challenge for the French luxury giant. BoF breaks down the practices under scrutiny and what the suit could mean for the fashion industry at large.


Gucci’s China Shock Reverberates Across the Luxury Sector

A sharp drop in the label’s Asia-Pacific sales is the latest sign that Chinese luxury demand is cooling.

Gucci’s China Shock Reverberates Across the Luxury Sector

A sharp drop in the label’s Asia-Pacific sales is the latest sign that Chinese luxury demand is cooling.


Can Gucci’s Turnaround Plan Still Work?

This week, Kering flagged sales were down 20 percent at its flagship brand, knocking confidence in the group’s turnaround strategy. ‘A more drastic solution is required,’ one analyst wrote.

Can Gucci’s Turnaround Plan Still Work?

This week, Kering flagged sales were down 20 percent at its flagship brand, knocking confidence in the group’s turnaround strategy. ‘A more drastic solution is required,’ one analyst wrote.


Pierpaolo Piccioli Is Exiting Valentino

A new creative configuration will be announced soon, the Roman couture house said.

Pierpaolo Piccioli Is Exiting Valentino

A new creative configuration will be announced soon, the Roman couture house said.