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.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise
A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.
LVMH Slide Signals No Quick End to Big Luxury’s Malaise
A steep sales decline at the sector bellwether’s core fashion and leather goods division, which houses Louis Vuitton and Dior, point to a long road ahead.
LVMH Struggles to Bounce Back Amid Deepening Luxury Downturn
Sales in the group's critical fashion and leather goods division — which includes flagship brand Louis Vuitton — fell 9 percent in the latest quarter. The group is fending off challenges across key units.
LVMH Struggles to Bounce Back Amid Deepening Luxury Downturn
Sales in the group's critical fashion and leather goods division — which includes flagship brand Louis Vuitton — fell 9 percent in the latest quarter. The group is fending off challenges across key units.
Pellicano Hotels Acquires La Badia Estate in Umbria
Marie-Louise Sciò’s fashionable hotel group – prized for its vibey, relaxed vision of luxury hospitality – is adding new properties to its portfolio with backing from private equity firm Aermont.
Pellicano Hotels Acquires La Badia Estate in Umbria
Marie-Louise Sciò’s fashionable hotel group – prized for its vibey, relaxed vision of luxury hospitality – is adding new properties to its portfolio with backing from private equity firm Aermont.
How Kerzner International Is Catering to the Luxury Traveller Mindset
BoF sits down with Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber to learn how its array of ‘ultra-luxury’ offerings across its hotel brand portfolio — One & Only, Siro, Atlantis and Rare Finds — is building a deeper connection with ultra-high-net-worth guests to meet their evolving needs.
How Kerzner International Is Catering to the Luxury Traveller Mindset
BoF sits down with Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber to learn how its array of ‘ultra-luxury’ offerings across its hotel brand portfolio — One & Only, Siro, Atlantis and Rare Finds — is building a deeper connection with ultra-high-net-worth guests to meet their evolving needs.
Luxury’s Gulf Between Winners and Losers Is Widening
This earnings season will be critical in determining luxury’s outperformers and laggards, with analysts expecting wide revenue growth results.
Luxury’s Gulf Between Winners and Losers Is Widening
This earnings season will be critical in determining luxury’s outperformers and laggards, with analysts expecting wide revenue growth results.
How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.
How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.
How ‘Dopamine Culture’ Rewired Fashion
The rise of social media algorithms that endlessly select and serve up digital content — whatever triggers a dopamine buzz in our brains — has rewired the luxury fashion industry. Is feeding the feed good for business?
How ‘Dopamine Culture’ Rewired Fashion
The rise of social media algorithms that endlessly select and serve up digital content — whatever triggers a dopamine buzz in our brains — has rewired the luxury fashion industry. Is feeding the feed good for business?
Why People Don’t Know How Much Their Art Is Worth
As the art market has contracted, publicly reported sales have thinned out, making the value of artworks increasingly difficult to determine.
Why People Don’t Know How Much Their Art Is Worth
As the art market has contracted, publicly reported sales have thinned out, making the value of artworks increasingly difficult to determine.
Opinion: When Will Luxury’s Perfect Storm Pass?
The luxury sector is probably closer to the end of the storm than the beginning, but many valuations are pricing in the worst, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: When Will Luxury’s Perfect Storm Pass?
The luxury sector is probably closer to the end of the storm than the beginning, but many valuations are pricing in the worst, writes Andrea Felsted.
This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?
LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.
This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?
LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Mayhoola Denies Report It Is Considering Valentino Sale with Kering
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
Mayhoola Denies Report It Is Considering Valentino Sale with Kering
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci
Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices
The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.
Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show
Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.
Arnault Tightens Grip on LVMH as His Stake Crosses the 50% Mark
Now the Arnault family also has over 65 percent of LVMH’s voting rights.
Zadig & Voltaire Names Dan Sablon Creative Director
Sablon, who serves as Vogue France’s cultural director-at-large, will show his first collection for the French fashion label in March during Paris Fashion Week.