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Why Mansur Gavriel Is Sticking With the Bucket Bag

The New York-based brand used to be one of the most coveted names in fashion. Now, it’s hoping to win over a new group of Gen-Z shoppers with the same best-selling handbags that had captured the hearts of Millennials.

Why Mansur Gavriel Is Sticking With the Bucket Bag

The New York-based brand used to be one of the most coveted names in fashion. Now, it’s hoping to win over a new group of Gen-Z shoppers with the same best-selling handbags that had captured the hearts of Millennials.


Coach’s 10-Year Quest to Be More Than a Handbag Brand

Creative director Stuart Vevers, who is celebrating a decade with the brand, brought apparel to Coach and has quietly built it into a nearly $740 million a year business.

Coach’s 10-Year Quest to Be More Than a Handbag Brand

Creative director Stuart Vevers, who is celebrating a decade with the brand, brought apparel to Coach and has quietly built it into a nearly $740 million a year business.


How Luxury Finally Cracked TikTok

Higher-end fashion labels have become more prolific on the short-form video app in 2023. BoF unpacks how brands are growing buzz on TikTok.

How Luxury Finally Cracked TikTok

Higher-end fashion labels have become more prolific on the short-form video app in 2023. BoF unpacks how brands are growing buzz on TikTok.


How Global Warming Is Changing Fashion and Beauty

Record temperatures around the globe will transform the way we dress and groom ourselves.

How Global Warming Is Changing Fashion and Beauty

Record temperatures around the globe will transform the way we dress and groom ourselves.


Where Did Luxury’s Aspirational Shoppers Go?

After years of fuelling growth at luxury brands, the consumer segment group — which typically opts for entry-level accessories — pulled back sharply on spending in the first quarter of 2023. BoF unpacks what happened and what’s to come.

Where Did Luxury’s Aspirational Shoppers Go?

After years of fuelling growth at luxury brands, the consumer segment group — which typically opts for entry-level accessories — pulled back sharply on spending in the first quarter of 2023. BoF unpacks what happened and what’s to come.


Case Study | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy

How a unique approach to supply chain, design, communications and retail has powered blockbuster demand for iconic bags like the Birkin and Kelly, enabling the French leather goods house to face down rivals and become a global megabrand with a market capitalisation greater than Nike’s.

Case Study | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy

How a unique approach to supply chain, design, communications and retail has powered blockbuster demand for iconic bags like the Birkin and Kelly, enabling the French leather goods house to face down rivals and become a global megabrand with a market capitalisation greater than Nike’s.


Is This Luxury’s Watershed Moment in India?

Brands like Dior and Valentino are banking on India’s high growth potential, but it will take more than dazzling shows and sleek stores to turn this complex market into a major revenue source.

Is This Luxury’s Watershed Moment in India?

Brands like Dior and Valentino are banking on India’s high growth potential, but it will take more than dazzling shows and sleek stores to turn this complex market into a major revenue source.


The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023

Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.

The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023

Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.