Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways
The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.
LVMH and Stella McCartney Brand Part Ways
The designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues.
This Week: Luxury’s Reality Check
LVMH reports fourth-quarter results, and will either confirm signs of a rebound – or dash hopes for a quick fix to the sector’s troubles.
This Week: Luxury’s Reality Check
LVMH reports fourth-quarter results, and will either confirm signs of a rebound – or dash hopes for a quick fix to the sector’s troubles.
Op-Ed | Why Luxury Needs Trump
Bernard Arnault’s appearance at the US President’s inauguration raised some eyebrows, but it was good business sense for the LVMH chairman, argues Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Why Luxury Needs Trump
Bernard Arnault’s appearance at the US President’s inauguration raised some eyebrows, but it was good business sense for the LVMH chairman, argues Andrea Felsted.
The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’
In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.
The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’
In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
The Philosophy Behind Lemaire’s $100 Million Ascent
Demand for the Paris label’s androgynous, utilitarian wardrobe has grown ten-fold since 2019 as shoppers turn their back on logo-mania and embrace the brand’s more subtle ethos. ‘Reality isn’t a dirty word,’ says co-creative director Christophe Lemaire.
The Philosophy Behind Lemaire’s $100 Million Ascent
Demand for the Paris label’s androgynous, utilitarian wardrobe has grown ten-fold since 2019 as shoppers turn their back on logo-mania and embrace the brand’s more subtle ethos. ‘Reality isn’t a dirty word,’ says co-creative director Christophe Lemaire.
Op-Ed | Not All of Luxury Can Glitter Like Cartier
Cartier owner Richemont has two attributes that make its recent sales performance particularly sparkling, writes Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Not All of Luxury Can Glitter Like Cartier
Cartier owner Richemont has two attributes that make its recent sales performance particularly sparkling, writes Andrea Felsted.
Richemont’s Sales Soar 10%
Higher sales in the US and Europe coupled with smaller declines in China offered a tentative sign that demand for luxury goods may be recovering.
Richemont’s Sales Soar 10%
Higher sales in the US and Europe coupled with smaller declines in China offered a tentative sign that demand for luxury goods may be recovering.
Equinox Is Trying to Make Health the Ultimate Status Symbol
No longer just a luxury gym chain, Equinox’s transformation into a wellness lifestyle brand is based on the bet that the wealthy will pay anything to optimise their health. Executive chairman and managing partner Harvey Spevak outlines his vision for the future of luxury wellness for The State of Fashion: Luxury.
Equinox Is Trying to Make Health the Ultimate Status Symbol
No longer just a luxury gym chain, Equinox’s transformation into a wellness lifestyle brand is based on the bet that the wealthy will pay anything to optimise their health. Executive chairman and managing partner Harvey Spevak outlines his vision for the future of luxury wellness for The State of Fashion: Luxury.
Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.
Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
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.
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.