Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
The New Rules for Negotiating With Multibrand Retailers
Partnerships with multibrand players remain vital to fashion brands of all sizes, but the rules of engagement have changed as the sector has come under immense strain. BoF breaks down what brands need to know to reduce risk while building lasting relationships.
The New Rules for Negotiating With Multibrand Retailers
Partnerships with multibrand players remain vital to fashion brands of all sizes, but the rules of engagement have changed as the sector has come under immense strain. BoF breaks down what brands need to know to reduce risk while building lasting relationships.
What Watch CEOs Said in Geneva
In his latest briefing, watch industry expert Robin Swithinbank reports back from the Watches and Wonders fair. Plus, dissecting the latest Swiss watch export figures.
What Watch CEOs Said in Geneva
In his latest briefing, watch industry expert Robin Swithinbank reports back from the Watches and Wonders fair. Plus, dissecting the latest Swiss watch export figures.
The Debrief | Why Luxury Still Can’t Find Its Way Out of the Slump
BoF luxury editors Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams unpack why weak first-quarter results from LVMH, Kering and Hermès have deepened concerns about luxury’s slowdown – and why creative resets alone are not enough to restore growth.
The Debrief | Why Luxury Still Can’t Find Its Way Out of the Slump
BoF luxury editors Mimosa Spencer and Robert Williams unpack why weak first-quarter results from LVMH, Kering and Hermès have deepened concerns about luxury’s slowdown – and why creative resets alone are not enough to restore growth.
Timothée Chalamet Invests in Historic Danish Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen
The actor will work as creative advisor to the family-owned brand while taking a minority investment, marking his first partnership role in a company.
Timothée Chalamet Invests in Historic Danish Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen
The actor will work as creative advisor to the family-owned brand while taking a minority investment, marking his first partnership role in a company.
BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.
BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
Executives from Burberry, Etro, 10 Corso Como and Stone Island joined founders and creative leaders at an intimate Luxury Leaders Salon at The Lake Como Edition hotel, in Northern Italy.
Luxury Brands Out in Force at Salone del Mobile
Most of the big labels will have some sort of activation at the Milan furnishings and design fair, regardless of whether they actually sell homewares.
Luxury Brands Out in Force at Salone del Mobile
Most of the big labels will have some sort of activation at the Milan furnishings and design fair, regardless of whether they actually sell homewares.
The Fashion Bubble, Seen From Washington, DC
From handbag spotting to hyperscalers, Imran Amed reports from Semafor World Economy on the two subjects consuming the world's most powerful CEOs and policy leaders — and what they mean for fashion.
The Fashion Bubble, Seen From Washington, DC
From handbag spotting to hyperscalers, Imran Amed reports from Semafor World Economy on the two subjects consuming the world's most powerful CEOs and policy leaders — and what they mean for fashion.
The Luxury Rebound Gets a Reality Check
A set of underwhelming first-quarter revenues from French luxury groups LVMH, Kering and Hermès is challenging hopes for a sector recovery this year.
The Luxury Rebound Gets a Reality Check
A set of underwhelming first-quarter revenues from French luxury groups LVMH, Kering and Hermès is challenging hopes for a sector recovery this year.
Kering’s Strategy Reveal, Examined
CEO Luca de Meo outlined manufacturing synergies, threw cold water on the group’s Valentino acquisition and shared some stealthy forecasts for Gucci’s growth as part of a sweeping strategy overhaul. Will it work?
Kering’s Strategy Reveal, Examined
CEO Luca de Meo outlined manufacturing synergies, threw cold water on the group’s Valentino acquisition and shared some stealthy forecasts for Gucci’s growth as part of a sweeping strategy overhaul. Will it work?
Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.
Kering Aims to Double Profitability, Reignite Gucci with New Strategy
The French conglomerate is reorganising key functions as part of a strategic overhaul unveiled by new CEO Luca de Meo in Florence Thursday.
What’s Happening at Hermès?
The French leather goods powerhouse is losing momentum and may soon face its own ‘Capucine moment,’ writes Luca Solca, drawing a comparison with Louis Vuitton in the early 2010s.
What’s Happening at Hermès?
The French leather goods powerhouse is losing momentum and may soon face its own ‘Capucine moment,’ writes Luca Solca, drawing a comparison with Louis Vuitton in the early 2010s.
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Middle East War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
The conflict in the Middle East is hurting duty-free and travel-retail sales for luxury and beauty groups like LVMH, Kering, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal.
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Middle East War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
The conflict in the Middle East is hurting duty-free and travel-retail sales for luxury and beauty groups like LVMH, Kering, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.
Swatch Reports Better First-Half Sales but Misses Profit Forecasts
Net sales rose 8.5 percent year on year at constant exchange rates, but the Swiss group’s profit was hit by negative currency effects.
Chanel Says It Is Cooperating in Italy Labour Probe, Has Cut Ties With Subcontractor
The French fashion house said cut ties weeks ago with the subcontractor concerned, instructing its packaging supplier to end the relationship two days after receiving an alert on May 18.
Italian Police Visit Fashion Firms Including Cucinelli and Moncler in Labour Probe
Police visited nine high-end fashion firms as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of workers at subcontractors.
Burberry’s US Sales Boost Growth as Turnaround Gains Momentum
The British brand’s sales grew across all product ranges for the first time in three years, though shares fell as investors shift focus to its efforts to drive further profitability.
La Perla Hires Former Gucci Executive Alessio Vannetti as CEO
The appointment is part of the Italian lingerie brand’s turnaround strategy following last year’s acquisition out of bankruptcy by Peter Kern.