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.
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Trump Administration Moves to Impose Over $100,000 Fee for H-1B Worker Visas
A BoF analysis previously found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the visas for skilled workers.
Trump Administration Moves to Impose Over $100,000 Fee for H-1B Worker Visas
A BoF analysis previously found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the visas for skilled workers.
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Mathilde Favier, Dior PR Director, Dies in Accident
‘I have lost a loyal friend,’ said CEO Delphine Arnault, following the death of the high profile Dior executive in a car accident.
Mathilde Favier, Dior PR Director, Dies in Accident
‘I have lost a loyal friend,’ said CEO Delphine Arnault, following the death of the high profile Dior executive in a car accident.
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Del Vecchio Family Clashes Over $46 Billion Ray-Ban Fortune
Leonardo Del Vecchio tried to ensure the fortune he built as founder of EssilorLuxottica would survive him intact. Instead, family turmoil threatens to unravel his legacy.
Del Vecchio Family Clashes Over $46 Billion Ray-Ban Fortune
Leonardo Del Vecchio tried to ensure the fortune he built as founder of EssilorLuxottica would survive him intact. Instead, family turmoil threatens to unravel his legacy.
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How Trump Plans to Maintain His Tariff Wall
When the Supreme Court invalidated Trump’s sweeping import duties, he used a different provision to set a flat 10 percent levy on imports, which is set to expire on July 24.
How Trump Plans to Maintain His Tariff Wall
When the Supreme Court invalidated Trump’s sweeping import duties, he used a different provision to set a flat 10 percent levy on imports, which is set to expire on July 24.
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Naomi Campbell Called Unfit to Run a Charity in Her Appeal Against Ban
The supermodel’s foundation, Fashion for Relief, which had raised millions of dollars for anti-poverty projects, was wound up in March 2024 after managers sent in by the commission found it was insolvent.
Naomi Campbell Called Unfit to Run a Charity in Her Appeal Against Ban
The supermodel’s foundation, Fashion for Relief, which had raised millions of dollars for anti-poverty projects, was wound up in March 2024 after managers sent in by the commission found it was insolvent.
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Strategic Advisory For Fashion, Luxury and Beauty Brands
BoF Insights is The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory practice, helping fashion, luxury and beauty brands identify growth opportunities, navigate industry change and build long-term competitive advantage.
Strategic Advisory For Fashion, Luxury and Beauty Brands
BoF Insights is The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory practice, helping fashion, luxury and beauty brands identify growth opportunities, navigate industry change and build long-term competitive advantage.
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Listen to the Defining Fashion Stories of the Week
You can now listen to a selection of the most important BoF articles of the week, while on the go. Discover the same our agenda-setting analysis and expert reporting, now available in audio.
Listen to the Defining Fashion Stories of the Week
You can now listen to a selection of the most important BoF articles of the week, while on the go. Discover the same our agenda-setting analysis and expert reporting, now available in audio.
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Five Top CEOs Will Take the Stage at BoF VOICES 2026
In five separate, in-depth conversations, Kering’s Luca de Meo, LVMH’s Sidney Toledano, Levi’s Michelle Gass, Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat and Saks Global’s Geoffroy van Raemdonck will share their strategies at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, from Dec. 1-4, 2026 in Oxfordshire, UK.
Five Top CEOs Will Take the Stage at BoF VOICES 2026
In five separate, in-depth conversations, Kering’s Luca de Meo, LVMH’s Sidney Toledano, Levi’s Michelle Gass, Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat and Saks Global’s Geoffroy van Raemdonck will share their strategies at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, from Dec. 1-4, 2026 in Oxfordshire, UK.
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Examining Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s Emerging Influence on Fashion
Robert Williams weighs in on the controversy kicked up by the wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos and what it reveals about media and power.
Examining Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s Emerging Influence on Fashion
Robert Williams weighs in on the controversy kicked up by the wife of billionaire Jeff Bezos and what it reveals about media and power.
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Next Co-Founder Faith Kates Introduced Models to Jeffrey Epstein
Kates, who quietly exited Next Management last November, introduced the late sex offender to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found.
Next Co-Founder Faith Kates Introduced Models to Jeffrey Epstein
Kates, who quietly exited Next Management last November, introduced the late sex offender to women on the agency’s books, a Guardian investigation has found.
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Industry Leaders Gather in Paris for Exclusive Beauty Insights from The Business of Beauty
Senior leaders from L’Oréal, LVMH, Sephora, Coty, Augustinus Bader, Clarins, Violette_Fr, Sunday Riley and more attended an intimate community breakfast in Paris on building brand resilience and relevance in a slowing economy.
Industry Leaders Gather in Paris for Exclusive Beauty Insights from The Business of Beauty
Senior leaders from L’Oréal, LVMH, Sephora, Coty, Augustinus Bader, Clarins, Violette_Fr, Sunday Riley and more attended an intimate community breakfast in Paris on building brand resilience and relevance in a slowing economy.
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Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son In Succession Plan
The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.
Report: CVC Explores $2 Billion Sale of Dr Teal’s Parent Company
Talks for a potential sale of Arthea, formerly known as PDC Brands, are at an early stage in a busy year for personal care mergers and acquisitions.
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.
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.