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This Week: Luxury’s Moment of Truth Arrives

LVMH opened the earnings season with some positive signs; now the rest of the industry prepares to pile in.

This Week: Luxury’s Moment of Truth Arrives

LVMH opened the earnings season with some positive signs; now the rest of the industry prepares to pile in.


Luxury Crosses Fingers for a Rebound

LVMH’s results and the subsequent share price rally seem to be more a reflection of hope than concrete evidence of a luxury rebound, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury Crosses Fingers for a Rebound

LVMH’s results and the subsequent share price rally seem to be more a reflection of hope than concrete evidence of a luxury rebound, writes Imran Amed.


Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand | The BoF Podcast

From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.

Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand | The BoF Podcast

From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.


Art Market Sees Glimmers of Hope During London’s Frieze Week

An emerging generation of artists and gallerists is injecting a sense of fresh optimism and excitement into the UK market.

Art Market Sees Glimmers of Hope During London’s Frieze Week

An emerging generation of artists and gallerists is injecting a sense of fresh optimism and excitement into the UK market.


Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down

The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.

Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down

The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.


Armani Names Deputy Managing Director and Long-time Giorgio Armani Ally as CEO

Giuseppe Marsocci, who has been with Armani for 23 years, takes over as the company searches for a buyer.

Armani Names Deputy Managing Director and Long-time Giorgio Armani Ally as CEO

Giuseppe Marsocci, who has been with Armani for 23 years, takes over as the company searches for a buyer.


LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act

Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.

LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act

Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.


Opinion: Louis Vuitton’s Recovery May Not Herald a Bling Boom

The biggest factor that will determine whether the luxury revival is sustainable is China, Andrea Felsted writes.

Opinion: Louis Vuitton’s Recovery May Not Herald a Bling Boom

The biggest factor that will determine whether the luxury revival is sustainable is China, Andrea Felsted writes.


Inside Kendra Scott’s Next Chapter

The Austin, Texas-based brand is making its biggest push beyond jewellery yet with another #RushTok favourite: cowboy boots.

Inside Kendra Scott’s Next Chapter

The Austin, Texas-based brand is making its biggest push beyond jewellery yet with another #RushTok favourite: cowboy boots.


Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced

Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced

Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.


LVMH Returns to Growth in Third Quarter, but Fashion Sales Lag

The group’s largest division contracted for a fifth quarter, but all other parts of the group improved.

LVMH Returns to Growth in Third Quarter, but Fashion Sales Lag

The group’s largest division contracted for a fifth quarter, but all other parts of the group improved.


Maria Grazia Chiuri Named Chief Creative Officer at Fendi

The former designer for Dior will lead the Roman house, where she previously worked in the 1990s.

Maria Grazia Chiuri Named Chief Creative Officer at Fendi

The former designer for Dior will lead the Roman house, where she previously worked in the 1990s.