Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
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Entrepreneurship
Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow
There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?
Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow
There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?
Entrepreneurship
Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully
Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.
Start-Up School | Chapter 6: Scale Your Business Carefully
Every business has its own path to scale, from a fledgling start-up into a global brand. However, there are a handful of common challenges every brand must face, including hiring, growing the supply chain, market expansion and marketing.
News & Analysis
Raf Simons on Life after Calvin Klein
"I’ve never officially defined myself as a fashion designer, maybe because I didn’t study it."
Raf Simons on Life after Calvin Klein
"I’ve never officially defined myself as a fashion designer, maybe because I didn’t study it."
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
Roberto Cavalli Gets Creditor Protection From Court
The troubled Italian fashion house has been granted up to 120 days to present a turnaround plan.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Will Celine and Louis Vuitton Sales Match the Hype?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's financial results, fashion brands invading Salone del Mobile and Anna Wintour on stage at Women in the World. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans
Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.
The BoF Podcast: Moda Operandi’s Ganesh Srivats and Lauren Santo Domingo on Their China Expansion Plans
Imran Amed sits down with the luxury e-commerce site's co-founder and CEO to discuss plans to enter the Chinese market and capitalise on the 'crystal ball' of data.
China
‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.
‘Big Quick Wins’ Are Not the Answer in China, Says Moda Operandi CEO
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with Moda Operandi chief executive Ganesh Srivats and chief brand officer Lauren Santo Domingo at the BoF China Summit to discuss their growth plan to scale sustainably in China.
Luxury
Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's
Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.
Alber Elbaz Teams Up with Tod's
Elbaz is the next designer to take part in the Italian brand’s Tod’s Factory project, which consists of capsule collections released throughout the year in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving fashion market, reverse falling sales and rejuvenate the Tod’s brand.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.
Media
Condé Nast Picks Tech Executive as New Global Chief
The ex-Pandora head Roger J. Lynch will take charge of the legacy publisher as the company aims to stem losses and transform itself for the digital age. Jonathan Newhouse has been appointed chairman of the board.
Condé Nast Picks Tech Executive as New Global Chief
The ex-Pandora head Roger J. Lynch will take charge of the legacy publisher as the company aims to stem losses and transform itself for the digital age. Jonathan Newhouse has been appointed chairman of the board.
News & Analysis
Supreme Breaks Silence on ‘Criminal’ Global Counterfeiting Menace
Sophisticated Italian counterfeiters are damaging the billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut’s brand reputation and may be slowing its post-Carlyle growth plans. In a rare interview, Supreme’s press-shy founder James Jebbia speaks exclusively to BoF.
Supreme Breaks Silence on ‘Criminal’ Global Counterfeiting Menace
Sophisticated Italian counterfeiters are damaging the billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut’s brand reputation and may be slowing its post-Carlyle growth plans. In a rare interview, Supreme’s press-shy founder James Jebbia speaks exclusively to BoF.
China
‘China Oracle’ Warns Not to ‘Take it Easy’ in World’s Largest Luxury Market
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with LVMH Greater China group president Andrew Wu at the BoF China Summit to demystify the multi-faceted Chinese consumer.
‘China Oracle’ Warns Not to ‘Take it Easy’ in World’s Largest Luxury Market
BoF’s Imran Amed sat down with LVMH Greater China group president Andrew Wu at the BoF China Summit to demystify the multi-faceted Chinese consumer.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.