Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Work-in-Progress Gucci Weighs on Owner Kering
A rapid turnaround at the Italian megabrand seems firmly off the menu, leaving parent Kering in a tricky position, writes columnist Luca Solca.
Work-in-Progress Gucci Weighs on Owner Kering
A rapid turnaround at the Italian megabrand seems firmly off the menu, leaving parent Kering in a tricky position, writes columnist Luca Solca.
Insights Into the Southeast Asian Luxury Consumer
BoF sits down with Siam Piwat’s president of sales and business relations Caroline Murphy to discover how best to engage the evolving Asian consumer, the luxury trends driving “hyper-growth” and the cultural forces increasingly influencing the market.
Insights Into the Southeast Asian Luxury Consumer
BoF sits down with Siam Piwat’s president of sales and business relations Caroline Murphy to discover how best to engage the evolving Asian consumer, the luxury trends driving “hyper-growth” and the cultural forces increasingly influencing the market.
How Bad Will the Luxury Slowdown Get?
Financial results from Kering and Hermès will confirm or counter warning signs about the spending of wealthy consumers. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
How Bad Will the Luxury Slowdown Get?
Financial results from Kering and Hermès will confirm or counter warning signs about the spending of wealthy consumers. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Farfetch: What Went Wrong?
The London-based luxury e-commerce giant, which has lost 97 percent of its market value in the last two years, has suffered from lack of focus, writes Imran Amed.
Farfetch: What Went Wrong?
The London-based luxury e-commerce giant, which has lost 97 percent of its market value in the last two years, has suffered from lack of focus, writes Imran Amed.
Why Farfetch’s Problems Are Fashion’s Problems
EU regulators are expected to give the go-ahead for Richemont to spin-off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with rival Farfetch. But in the 14 months since the deal was announced, Farfetch has lost 90 percent of its market value with significant implications for the transaction and the wider fashion ecosystem.
Why Farfetch’s Problems Are Fashion’s Problems
EU regulators are expected to give the go-ahead for Richemont to spin-off Yoox Net-a-Porter in a joint venture with rival Farfetch. But in the 14 months since the deal was announced, Farfetch has lost 90 percent of its market value with significant implications for the transaction and the wider fashion ecosystem.
The BoF Podcast | Christian Louboutin on Balancing Personal Identity and Public Brand
Christian Louboutin chats with Rozan Ahmed about identity, passion and building a brand worth $2.7 billion from the ground up.
The BoF Podcast | Christian Louboutin on Balancing Personal Identity and Public Brand
Christian Louboutin chats with Rozan Ahmed about identity, passion and building a brand worth $2.7 billion from the ground up.
Transforming a Near-300 Year Old Brand’s Business Model for the Future
In the last three years, heritage porcelain brand Ginori 1735 has rebranded, introduced a furniture collection and expanded into lifestyle. Now, BoF sits down with CEO Alain Prost to learn about its next steps, including an update to its Oriente Italiano collection.
Transforming a Near-300 Year Old Brand’s Business Model for the Future
In the last three years, heritage porcelain brand Ginori 1735 has rebranded, introduced a furniture collection and expanded into lifestyle. Now, BoF sits down with CEO Alain Prost to learn about its next steps, including an update to its Oriente Italiano collection.
Queuing Is Not A Luxury Experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores, writes Imran Amed.
Queuing Is Not A Luxury Experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores, writes Imran Amed.
The Party May Be Over, but LVMH Has Moves to Make
This week, softening sales growth at the French giant was the latest sign that the post-pandemic luxury boom is over, but chairman Bernard Arnault may be able to play the weak market to his advantage.
The Party May Be Over, but LVMH Has Moves to Make
This week, softening sales growth at the French giant was the latest sign that the post-pandemic luxury boom is over, but chairman Bernard Arnault may be able to play the weak market to his advantage.
The BoF Podcast | Pharrell Williams On His Vision for Louis Vuitton
BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton to discuss his journey into the luxury industry and his plans for the world’s largest luxury brand.
The BoF Podcast | Pharrell Williams On His Vision for Louis Vuitton
BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton to discuss his journey into the luxury industry and his plans for the world’s largest luxury brand.
LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Global Luxury Demand Cools
Organic revenue at the French group’s crucial fashion and leather goods unit rose 9 percent, missing analyst expectations.
LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Global Luxury Demand Cools
Organic revenue at the French group’s crucial fashion and leather goods unit rose 9 percent, missing analyst expectations.
Europe’s Luxury Stocks Are at Risk of Going Out of Style
As China recovery remains rocky and US shoppers continue to tighten their purse strings, top luxury stocks have seen their value slump.
Europe’s Luxury Stocks Are at Risk of Going Out of Style
As China recovery remains rocky and US shoppers continue to tighten their purse strings, top luxury stocks have seen their value slump.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
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.
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.