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.
Sabato De Sarno’s High-Stakes Gucci Debut
The designer’s first outing this Friday will be a major test for the Italian megabrand and owner Kering.
Sabato De Sarno’s High-Stakes Gucci Debut
The designer’s first outing this Friday will be a major test for the Italian megabrand and owner Kering.
Luxury Shoppers Are Sobering Up but It’s Not All Bad News
Appetite for luxury is becoming universal, while the sky’s the limit for the top end of the market, writes Luca Solca.
Luxury Shoppers Are Sobering Up but It’s Not All Bad News
Appetite for luxury is becoming universal, while the sky’s the limit for the top end of the market, writes Luca Solca.
Setting the Stakes for Gucci, Tom Ford and Burberry
For big luxury brands, runway shows usually aren’t make-or-break. This week offers at least one exception to the rule. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
Setting the Stakes for Gucci, Tom Ford and Burberry
For big luxury brands, runway shows usually aren’t make-or-break. This week offers at least one exception to the rule. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
Thoroughly Modern Gabrielle
A landmark exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and an upcoming Métiers d’Art show in Manchester are part of Chanel’s ‘British moment,’ president of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky tells Tim Blanks.
Thoroughly Modern Gabrielle
A landmark exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and an upcoming Métiers d’Art show in Manchester are part of Chanel’s ‘British moment,’ president of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky tells Tim Blanks.
US Sales and Top Spending Customers Drive Sales at Mytheresa
The Munich-based e-tailer is benefitting from its focus on courting luxury’s wealthiest shoppers, CEO Michael Kliger told BoF.
US Sales and Top Spending Customers Drive Sales at Mytheresa
The Munich-based e-tailer is benefitting from its focus on courting luxury’s wealthiest shoppers, CEO Michael Kliger told BoF.
Sarah Burton Is Departing Alexander McQueen
Burton, founder Lee McQueen’s right hand before taking over the creative director role after his death in 2010, became one of the industry’s most respected designers in her own right.
Sarah Burton Is Departing Alexander McQueen
Burton, founder Lee McQueen’s right hand before taking over the creative director role after his death in 2010, became one of the industry’s most respected designers in her own right.
The Big Bet on Luxury Stocks Stumbles on Inflation, China Woes
Some $180 billion in luxury stocks have already been wiped out since July, and LVMH accounted for about 60 percent of that slump alone.
The Big Bet on Luxury Stocks Stumbles on Inflation, China Woes
Some $180 billion in luxury stocks have already been wiped out since July, and LVMH accounted for about 60 percent of that slump alone.
The BoF Podcast | KidSuper’s Colm Dillane on Breaking Down the Walls of Fashion
The founder of the streetwear sensation broke into fashion thanks not only to his steely determination and breakthrough creative ideas, but also the unwavering support of the community he built from the ground up.
The BoF Podcast | KidSuper’s Colm Dillane on Breaking Down the Walls of Fashion
The founder of the streetwear sensation broke into fashion thanks not only to his steely determination and breakthrough creative ideas, but also the unwavering support of the community he built from the ground up.
Coach’s 10-Year Quest to Be More Than a Handbag Brand
Creative director Stuart Vevers, who is celebrating a decade with the brand, brought apparel to Coach and has quietly built it into a nearly $740 million a year business.
Coach’s 10-Year Quest to Be More Than a Handbag Brand
Creative director Stuart Vevers, who is celebrating a decade with the brand, brought apparel to Coach and has quietly built it into a nearly $740 million a year business.
Pinault Buys Majority Stake in Talent Agency CAA
Pinault family holding Artémis is acquiring private equity firm TPG’s stake in the Hollywood talent giant in a deal that values the business at $7 billion.
Pinault Buys Majority Stake in Talent Agency CAA
Pinault family holding Artémis is acquiring private equity firm TPG’s stake in the Hollywood talent giant in a deal that values the business at $7 billion.
Audemars Piguet CEO Expects to Exit Watchmaker With Record Sales
Strong demand for the Swiss luxury watch brand’s pricey timepieces has put sales on track to hit fresh highs.
Audemars Piguet CEO Expects to Exit Watchmaker With Record Sales
Strong demand for the Swiss luxury watch brand’s pricey timepieces has put sales on track to hit fresh highs.
Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast
Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.
Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast
Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.
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.