Dior and A24 Announce Two-Year Collaboration
The partnership, which will kick off at the A24-owned, New York-based Cherry Lane Theatre, will comprise live events for film and theatre featuring established and emerging creative talent.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design
Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.
Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design
Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.
Who Is Still Doing Deals in Fashion?
In a muted deal market, investors are prioritising predictable demand, proven brand strength or heritage brands with turnaround potential.
Who Is Still Doing Deals in Fashion?
In a muted deal market, investors are prioritising predictable demand, proven brand strength or heritage brands with turnaround potential.
Prada Unveils New Garment for NASA
The inner-layer garment will be worn by NASA astronauts on their trip to the lunar surface, underscoring the brand’s push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.
Prada Unveils New Garment for NASA
The inner-layer garment will be worn by NASA astronauts on their trip to the lunar surface, underscoring the brand’s push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.
Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?
Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.
Who Will Survive Luxury’s Post-Growth Era?
Disposals, store closures, blurry financial guidance… Decision-makers at LVMH, Kering, Ferragamo and Burberry are no longer betting on a return to the industry’s boom years.
Inside the Push Towards Footwear Manufacturing in Portugal
BoF and APICCAPS convened designers, brand leaders, and sourcing executives at The Hotel Chelsea in New York City to examine why Portugal has become a compelling answer to the supply chain disruptions reshuffling where footwear gets made.
Inside the Push Towards Footwear Manufacturing in Portugal
BoF and APICCAPS convened designers, brand leaders, and sourcing executives at The Hotel Chelsea in New York City to examine why Portugal has become a compelling answer to the supply chain disruptions reshuffling where footwear gets made.
Zegna Heads to LA as Luxury Seeks Out Growth
Dior, Gucci, Vuitton, Zegna… The Italian menswear label will become the latest luxury player to stage a major runway show in the US on Friday, as it aims to extend its winning streak in the market, a relative bright spot amid a prolonged sector-wide slowdown. Plus, an update on Macy’s turnaround efforts and Zara’s momentum.
Zegna Heads to LA as Luxury Seeks Out Growth
Dior, Gucci, Vuitton, Zegna… The Italian menswear label will become the latest luxury player to stage a major runway show in the US on Friday, as it aims to extend its winning streak in the market, a relative bright spot amid a prolonged sector-wide slowdown. Plus, an update on Macy’s turnaround efforts and Zara’s momentum.
How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work
Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.
How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work
Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.
The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery
The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.
The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery
The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.
Can Gucci Turn Attention Into Sales?
Early response to designer Demna’s revamp has been ‘very encouraging,’ Kering CEO Luca de Meo told shareholders Thursday, after the brand shut down Times Square for another blockbuster fashion show earlier this month.
Can Gucci Turn Attention Into Sales?
Early response to designer Demna’s revamp has been ‘very encouraging,’ Kering CEO Luca de Meo told shareholders Thursday, after the brand shut down Times Square for another blockbuster fashion show earlier this month.
Lanvin Gets New CEO Amid Push to ‘Rebuild Desirability’
Barbara Werschine is succeeding Andy Lew as chief executive as the French luxury house aims to reignite demand under artistic director Peter Copping.
Lanvin Gets New CEO Amid Push to ‘Rebuild Desirability’
Barbara Werschine is succeeding Andy Lew as chief executive as the French luxury house aims to reignite demand under artistic director Peter Copping.
How Luxury Can Stay on Top as Every Brand Moves Upmarket
As more mass market and premium brands push upmarket, luxury is differentiating by leaning into specificity, scarcity and culture-creating.
How Luxury Can Stay on Top as Every Brand Moves Upmarket
As more mass market and premium brands push upmarket, luxury is differentiating by leaning into specificity, scarcity and culture-creating.
How Challenger Brands Are Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
As jewellery continues to outperform the wider luxury market, a wave of independent labels is muscling in on territory traditionally dominated by the biggest players, building brand authority through art fairs, flagship stores and high jewellery offerings.
How Challenger Brands Are Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
As jewellery continues to outperform the wider luxury market, a wave of independent labels is muscling in on territory traditionally dominated by the biggest players, building brand authority through art fairs, flagship stores and high jewellery offerings.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Longtime McQueen Collaborator Shaun Leane Launches New Label
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.
UK’s Top Rolex Retailer Sees Strong Growth Fuelled by US Demand
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is showing little sign of a summer lull with robust US demand and a pickup in its UK business underpinning expectations for strong revenue growth.
Pieter Mulier Shows First Versace Look on Nicole Kidman
The designer soft-launched his tenure at the Prada-owned label months ahead of his planned runway debut, dressing Kidman for the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Practical Magic 2.’