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Luxury

Zegna Group Names New Leadership as Family Plans Succession

Gianluca Tagliabue has been named CEO of the Italian luxury group, as Gildo Zegna becomes executive chairman. Edoardo and Angelo Zegna will serve as co-CEOs of the company's flagship Zegna brand.

Luxury

Zegna Group Names New Leadership as Family Plans Succession

Gianluca Tagliabue has been named CEO of the Italian luxury group, as Gildo Zegna becomes executive chairman. Edoardo and Angelo Zegna will serve as co-CEOs of the company's flagship Zegna brand.


Workplace & Talent

What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs

From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.

Workplace & Talent

What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs

From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.


Luxury

Rolex Rejects Retail Push Amid Industry Upheaval

In a rare public appearance, CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour reaffirmed the brand’s wholesale model and urged unity as Swiss watchmakers battle a market downturn.

Luxury

Rolex Rejects Retail Push Amid Industry Upheaval

In a rare public appearance, CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour reaffirmed the brand’s wholesale model and urged unity as Swiss watchmakers battle a market downturn.


Retail

Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.

Retail

Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.


Luxury

Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli to Become Versace Executive Chairman

Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra, speaking at BoF VOICES 2025, said Bertelli will be ‘much more involved’ in Versace.

Luxury

Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli to Become Versace Executive Chairman

Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra, speaking at BoF VOICES 2025, said Bertelli will be ‘much more involved’ in Versace.


Luxury

Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo

Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.

Luxury

Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo

Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.


News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change

The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change

The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.


Luxury

Antonin Tron to Design Balmain

The founder of Atlein will replace Olivier Rousteing, who parted ways with Mayhoola-backed Balmain last week after fourteen years as the house’s creative director.

Luxury

Antonin Tron to Design Balmain

The founder of Atlein will replace Olivier Rousteing, who parted ways with Mayhoola-backed Balmain last week after fourteen years as the house’s creative director.


Workplace & Talent

It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs

Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.

Workplace & Talent

It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About AI’s Impact on Jobs

Fashion brands are racing to deploy AI in marketing, design and employee workflows. But inside companies, a lack of clarity is breeding layoff anxiety — and quiet AI use that feels risky, if not like cheating.


Technology

How Small Brands Are Learning to Love AI

Startups are starting to use AI for everything from retail planning to inventory management, while mostly keeping the technology away from the creative parts of their business.

Technology

How Small Brands Are Learning to Love AI

Startups are starting to use AI for everything from retail planning to inventory management, while mostly keeping the technology away from the creative parts of their business.


Luxury

Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain

Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.

Luxury

Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain

Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.


Luxury

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra: How to Update a Timeless Charm

CEO Catherine Rénier discusses the decision to add new models to the iconic collection that’s fundamental to the jewellery house’s bottom line.

Luxury

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra: How to Update a Timeless Charm

CEO Catherine Rénier discusses the decision to add new models to the iconic collection that’s fundamental to the jewellery house’s bottom line.