Skip to main content

Letter From The Editor

Believe The Hype. Everything You Need to Know About AI

Like the internet back in 1993, AI is still in its infancy. It’s impossible to predict exactly where it will take us, but things are developing quickly and in many incredible ways, writes Imran Amed.

Believe The Hype. Everything You Need to Know About AI

Like the internet back in 1993, AI is still in its infancy. It’s impossible to predict exactly where it will take us, but things are developing quickly and in many incredible ways, writes Imran Amed.


A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.

A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.


Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Luxury Watch Prices?

Bolstered by a Covid boom that has endured long after the lockdowns ended, expensive timepieces now experience the kind of hype cycle that we more closely associate with streetwear, writes Imran Amed.

Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Luxury Watch Prices?

Bolstered by a Covid boom that has endured long after the lockdowns ended, expensive timepieces now experience the kind of hype cycle that we more closely associate with streetwear, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.


Who Should Be Gucci’s New CEO?

Following this week’s announcement that longtime Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri will exit the company in September, Imran Amed shares his top picks for one of the top jobs in the global luxury industry.

Who Should Be Gucci’s New CEO?

Following this week’s announcement that longtime Gucci chief Marco Bizzarri will exit the company in September, Imran Amed shares his top picks for one of the top jobs in the global luxury industry.


Why Fashion Brands and Wealthy Americans (Still) Love London

The British economy may be in the doldrums, but London remains a magnet for international fashion brands and American tourists, writes Imran Amed.

Why Fashion Brands and Wealthy Americans (Still) Love London

The British economy may be in the doldrums, but London remains a magnet for international fashion brands and American tourists, writes Imran Amed.


Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.


Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus

This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.

Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus

This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.


The Business of Beauty Is Expanding. Here’s How You Can Be a Part of It.

BoF is doubling down on our commitment to agenda-setting coverage of the global beauty and wellness space, with a new newsletter, more content and events, including our first invite-only Global Forum.

The Business of Beauty Is Expanding. Here’s How You Can Be a Part of It.

BoF is doubling down on our commitment to agenda-setting coverage of the global beauty and wellness space, with a new newsletter, more content and events, including our first invite-only Global Forum.


Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.


Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.

Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.


A Letter to the BoF Community

Dear BoF Community,