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How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.

Kiki McDonough on Changing How Women Buy and Wear Jewellery | The BoF Podcast

Imran Amed sits down with British jeweller Kiki McDonough to reflect on resilience through recessions and a pandemic, the enduring appeal of coloured gemstones, and why jewellery’s longevity and everyday joy set it apart in a challenged luxury sector.

Kiki McDonough on Changing How Women Buy and Wear Jewellery | The BoF Podcast

Imran Amed sits down with British jeweller Kiki McDonough to reflect on resilience through recessions and a pandemic, the enduring appeal of coloured gemstones, and why jewellery’s longevity and everyday joy set it apart in a challenged luxury sector.


Brunello Cucinelli Seeks to Reassure Investors After Short Seller Accusations

The Italian cashmere label rejected allegations that it misled investors about its Russian business and discounting practices and confirmed it’s on target to grow sales 10 percent this year.

Brunello Cucinelli Seeks to Reassure Investors After Short Seller Accusations

The Italian cashmere label rejected allegations that it misled investors about its Russian business and discounting practices and confirmed it’s on target to grow sales 10 percent this year.


Swiss Offer Trump Sweetener on Gold to Get Better Tariff Deal

Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39 percent import tariff imposed last month.

Swiss Offer Trump Sweetener on Gold to Get Better Tariff Deal

Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39 percent import tariff imposed last month.


Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down as Creative Director

The designer will become honorary president of the Roman fur and leather goods house, said owner LVMH. A new creative configuration will be announced in ‘due time.’

Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down as Creative Director

The designer will become honorary president of the Roman fur and leather goods house, said owner LVMH. A new creative configuration will be announced in ‘due time.’


Fashion’s Age of Uncertainty

Key business leaders had little to be optimistic about this week in Milan, though strong debuts at Gucci and Jil Sander delivered the creative energy the industry is banking on to help power a turnaround, writes Imran Amed.

Fashion’s Age of Uncertainty

Key business leaders had little to be optimistic about this week in Milan, though strong debuts at Gucci and Jil Sander delivered the creative energy the industry is banking on to help power a turnaround, writes Imran Amed.


Pinault’s Family Office to Cut Debt as Fortune Wanes

The family will also shun large deals as its investment firm, Artemis, has seen debt soar roughly 40 percent to roughly $8.3 million, Bloomberg reported.

Pinault’s Family Office to Cut Debt as Fortune Wanes

The family will also shun large deals as its investment firm, Artemis, has seen debt soar roughly 40 percent to roughly $8.3 million, Bloomberg reported.


Why Can’t the Art World Make E-Commerce Work?

Digital sales will never rule the art market’s upper tier, but there’s still scope for selling art merch, multiples and five-figure emerging artists online, argues Marc Spiegler.

Why Can’t the Art World Make E-Commerce Work?

Digital sales will never rule the art market’s upper tier, but there’s still scope for selling art merch, multiples and five-figure emerging artists online, argues Marc Spiegler.


What Is Armani Group Worth? It’s Complicated

Giorgio Armani’s will stipulated that 15 percent of the company he founded must be sold by early 2027, but putting a price tag on the group is an inexact science.

What Is Armani Group Worth? It’s Complicated

Giorgio Armani’s will stipulated that 15 percent of the company he founded must be sold by early 2027, but putting a price tag on the group is an inexact science.


Brunello Cucinelli Shares Fall 15% After Alleged Russia Links

Short seller Morpheus Research accused the Italian luxury label of secretly operating in Russia despite EU sanctions. The company has denied the claims.

Brunello Cucinelli Shares Fall 15% After Alleged Russia Links

Short seller Morpheus Research accused the Italian luxury label of secretly operating in Russia despite EU sanctions. The company has denied the claims.


Italy’s Supply Chain Scandals Percolate in Background at Milan Fashion Week

Max Mara’s Maramotti says solutions are on the way for a problem that has dogged Italy’s fashion industry.

Italy’s Supply Chain Scandals Percolate in Background at Milan Fashion Week

Max Mara’s Maramotti says solutions are on the way for a problem that has dogged Italy’s fashion industry.


Gen Z Isn’t Buying Luxury’s Story | The Debrief

Prices are up, hype is out and vintage is in. BoF correspondents Lei Takanashi and Jessica Kwon join The Debrief to explain why Gen Z is drifting away from luxury — and how brands can win them back.

Gen Z Isn’t Buying Luxury’s Story | The Debrief

Prices are up, hype is out and vintage is in. BoF correspondents Lei Takanashi and Jessica Kwon join The Debrief to explain why Gen Z is drifting away from luxury — and how brands can win them back.


Audemars Piguet Chief Comes Out Swinging

The Swiss watchmaker, which grew 12 sales percent in the year to August, will exhibit at Watches and Wonders Geneva next spring, chief executive Ilaria Resta said in a wide-ranging interview.

Audemars Piguet Chief Comes Out Swinging

The Swiss watchmaker, which grew 12 sales percent in the year to August, will exhibit at Watches and Wonders Geneva next spring, chief executive Ilaria Resta said in a wide-ranging interview.