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.
Moncler CEO Outlines Latest ‘Genius’ Strategy
Edward Enninful, Donald Glover, A$AP Rocky and Lucie and Luke Meier of Jil Sander are among the ‘Geniuses’ who will each build a house for the Italian skiwear specialist’s 30,000-square-foot ‘City of Genius’ activation in Shanghai this month, Remo Ruffini tells Tim Blanks.
Moncler CEO Outlines Latest ‘Genius’ Strategy
Edward Enninful, Donald Glover, A$AP Rocky and Lucie and Luke Meier of Jil Sander are among the ‘Geniuses’ who will each build a house for the Italian skiwear specialist’s 30,000-square-foot ‘City of Genius’ activation in Shanghai this month, Remo Ruffini tells Tim Blanks.
Op-Ed | LVMH Is in the Luxury Driver’s Seat With F1 Deal
Sponsoring the top-class Formula 1 motor racing competition will help the group’s Louis Vuitton and TAG Heuer brands withstand the luxury downturn, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | LVMH Is in the Luxury Driver’s Seat With F1 Deal
Sponsoring the top-class Formula 1 motor racing competition will help the group’s Louis Vuitton and TAG Heuer brands withstand the luxury downturn, writes Bloomberg’s Andrea Felsted.
Alberto Caliri Replaces Filippo Grazioli at Missoni
Caliri, a company veteran who succeeded Angela Missoni in 2021 before shifting focus to Missoni Home, will take the reins as creative director at the Italian knitwear specialist, effective immediately.
Alberto Caliri Replaces Filippo Grazioli at Missoni
Caliri, a company veteran who succeeded Angela Missoni in 2021 before shifting focus to Missoni Home, will take the reins as creative director at the Italian knitwear specialist, effective immediately.
Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane at Celine
Rider, a top design deputy during Phoebe Philo’s tenure at Celine who left his role at Ralph Lauren earlier this year, will oversee all collections at the LVMH-owned house from early 2025.
Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane at Celine
Rider, a top design deputy during Phoebe Philo’s tenure at Celine who left his role at Ralph Lauren earlier this year, will oversee all collections at the LVMH-owned house from early 2025.
Hedi Slimane Is Exiting LVMH’s Celine
The star designer is departing the Parisian fashion house after months of thorny contract negotiations. During his tenure, Slimane more than doubled Celine’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion.
Hedi Slimane Is Exiting LVMH’s Celine
The star designer is departing the Parisian fashion house after months of thorny contract negotiations. During his tenure, Slimane more than doubled Celine’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion.
The Fashion-iest Place on Earth?
Coperni closed out fashion week at Disneyland Paris, the latest in a string of savvy, buzzmaking partnerships.
The Fashion-iest Place on Earth?
Coperni closed out fashion week at Disneyland Paris, the latest in a string of savvy, buzzmaking partnerships.
How Michelle Yeoh Conquered Fashion
With her historic 2023 Oscars win, the former Miss Malaysia and Hong Kong action star became a bona fide Hollywood A-lister. Now, the boundary-breaking actress and BoF 500 member has scored coveted global ambassador roles at not one, but two of fashion’s top luxury brands — Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta — at the age of 62.
How Michelle Yeoh Conquered Fashion
With her historic 2023 Oscars win, the former Miss Malaysia and Hong Kong action star became a bona fide Hollywood A-lister. Now, the boundary-breaking actress and BoF 500 member has scored coveted global ambassador roles at not one, but two of fashion’s top luxury brands — Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta — at the age of 62.
LVMH Sells Off-White Brand to Bluestar Alliance
The struggling luxury-streetwear pioneer will join Bluestar's stable of brands, including names like Tahari and Scotch & Soda.
LVMH Sells Off-White Brand to Bluestar Alliance
The struggling luxury-streetwear pioneer will join Bluestar's stable of brands, including names like Tahari and Scotch & Soda.
Wall Street Bets on $8.5 Billion Fashion Deal’s Fate in Trial
US antitrust enforcers face a pivotal moment on Monday as a federal judge hears closing arguments in their bid to block Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion merger with Capri Holdings Ltd., a decision that could significantly impact hedge funds and investors banking on the deal’s outcome.
Wall Street Bets on $8.5 Billion Fashion Deal’s Fate in Trial
US antitrust enforcers face a pivotal moment on Monday as a federal judge hears closing arguments in their bid to block Tapestry Inc.’s $8.5 billion merger with Capri Holdings Ltd., a decision that could significantly impact hedge funds and investors banking on the deal’s outcome.
Francesca Bellettini’s Plan For Kering
Topping off a transformative tenure at Saint Laurent, the Italian executive and BoF 500 member is co-piloting fashion’s highest-stakes turnaround effort as owner Kering’s deputy CEO for brand development. Can Bellettini engineer a rebirth for the luxury giant and its flagship label Gucci?
Francesca Bellettini’s Plan For Kering
Topping off a transformative tenure at Saint Laurent, the Italian executive and BoF 500 member is co-piloting fashion’s highest-stakes turnaround effort as owner Kering’s deputy CEO for brand development. Can Bellettini engineer a rebirth for the luxury giant and its flagship label Gucci?
Analytical, Not Literal: Inside Nadège Vanhee’s Hermès Vision
By translating the French luxury house’s codes with a mix of rigour and rebellion, the designer has updated its vision of feminine elegance with a sportier, more body-conscious silhouette.
Analytical, Not Literal: Inside Nadège Vanhee’s Hermès Vision
By translating the French luxury house’s codes with a mix of rigour and rebellion, the designer has updated its vision of feminine elegance with a sportier, more body-conscious silhouette.
Alessandro Michele: ‘There Is Always Mr. Valentino Somewhere With Me’ | The BoF Podcast
Alessandro Michele sits down with Imran Amed to reflect on his evolution as a designer, his deep connection to Valentino’s heritage, and the importance of passion and obsession in achieving creative success.
Alessandro Michele: ‘There Is Always Mr. Valentino Somewhere With Me’ | The BoF Podcast
Alessandro Michele sits down with Imran Amed to reflect on his evolution as a designer, his deep connection to Valentino’s heritage, and the importance of passion and obsession in achieving creative success.
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.