Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Farfetch Seeks Last-Minute Bailout to Avoid Insolvency
Farfetch is in discussions with a liquidity provider to secure $500 million in emergency funding, in a deal that would also take the company private and wipe out shareholders, according to a report from The Sunday Times.
Farfetch Seeks Last-Minute Bailout to Avoid Insolvency
Farfetch is in discussions with a liquidity provider to secure $500 million in emergency funding, in a deal that would also take the company private and wipe out shareholders, according to a report from The Sunday Times.
The BoF Podcast | Ashley Graham on Breaking Fashion Industry Barriers
Supermodel Ashley Graham opens up to BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed about navigating the modelling industry and fashion’s changing narrative around body size.
The BoF Podcast | Ashley Graham on Breaking Fashion Industry Barriers
Supermodel Ashley Graham opens up to BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed about navigating the modelling industry and fashion’s changing narrative around body size.
Exclusive: Audemars Piguet’s Maverick CEO Gets the Last Word
François-Henry Bennahmias faced down doubters as he leveraged popular culture to transform Audemars Piguet’s business. Ahead of his departure from the now-$2.6 billion brand next week, Bennahmias revisits his triumphs and setbacks, and hints at his start-up ambitions.
Exclusive: Audemars Piguet’s Maverick CEO Gets the Last Word
François-Henry Bennahmias faced down doubters as he leveraged popular culture to transform Audemars Piguet’s business. Ahead of his departure from the now-$2.6 billion brand next week, Bennahmias revisits his triumphs and setbacks, and hints at his start-up ambitions.
Gosha Rubchinskiy to Design Yeezy, Relaunch Namesake Label
The Russian designer has teamed up with rapper Kanye West to design menswear for Yeezy and inked a deal with a new financial backer to relaunch his Gosha Rubchinskiy label.
Gosha Rubchinskiy to Design Yeezy, Relaunch Namesake Label
The Russian designer has teamed up with rapper Kanye West to design menswear for Yeezy and inked a deal with a new financial backer to relaunch his Gosha Rubchinskiy label.
Chloé Hires New CEO
Laurent Malecaze, currently chief executive of British menswear label Dunhill, will replace Riccardo Bellini, who is set to exit Chloé at the end of the year.
Chloé Hires New CEO
Laurent Malecaze, currently chief executive of British menswear label Dunhill, will replace Riccardo Bellini, who is set to exit Chloé at the end of the year.
The Year Ahead: How Fashion Is Responding to the Return of Global Travel
With travel expected to soon surpass pre-pandemic levels, The State of Fashion 2024 unpacks how brands and retailers are adapting to strategies to connect with vacation-focused consumers.
The Year Ahead: How Fashion Is Responding to the Return of Global Travel
With travel expected to soon surpass pre-pandemic levels, The State of Fashion 2024 unpacks how brands and retailers are adapting to strategies to connect with vacation-focused consumers.
How Paper Bags Became Designer Accessories In Their Own Right
Balenciaga’s collaboration with Erewhon is the most high-profile example of the unlikely movement for carrier bags that is sweeping high-fashion, as well as the secondhand market.
How Paper Bags Became Designer Accessories In Their Own Right
Balenciaga’s collaboration with Erewhon is the most high-profile example of the unlikely movement for carrier bags that is sweeping high-fashion, as well as the secondhand market.
The BoF Podcast | Angelina Jolie’s Unexpected Journey to Fashion
In her first ever podcast interview, the actress, filmmaker and humanitarian joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss her vision for her new fashion venture, Atelier Jolie.
The BoF Podcast | Angelina Jolie’s Unexpected Journey to Fashion
In her first ever podcast interview, the actress, filmmaker and humanitarian joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss her vision for her new fashion venture, Atelier Jolie.
Why Online Luxury Is Broken
Reports of financial strain at Farfetch amid a stalled deal with YNAP has driven confidence in multi-brand e-commerce to all-time lows. With value propositions eroding and investment drying up, a way forward remains unclear.
Why Online Luxury Is Broken
Reports of financial strain at Farfetch amid a stalled deal with YNAP has driven confidence in multi-brand e-commerce to all-time lows. With value propositions eroding and investment drying up, a way forward remains unclear.
Lanvin Group Replaces Joann Cheng With New CEO
The share price of the group, which has seen frequent turnover in executives and creative talent, has fallen by 68 percent from its debut.
Lanvin Group Replaces Joann Cheng With New CEO
The share price of the group, which has seen frequent turnover in executives and creative talent, has fallen by 68 percent from its debut.
Hermès Created Europe’s Biggest Family Fortune After Spurning LVMH
Once vulnerable to predators as complacent family members got involved in other endeavours, Hermès’ success has provided the group its best defence.
Hermès Created Europe’s Biggest Family Fortune After Spurning LVMH
Once vulnerable to predators as complacent family members got involved in other endeavours, Hermès’ success has provided the group its best defence.
The Record Rush to Buy a Rolex or a Patek Philippe Is Over
“What we saw in 2021 and 2022 was out of the norm,” said Francois-Henry Bennahmias, chief executive officer of Audemars Piguet.
The Record Rush to Buy a Rolex or a Patek Philippe Is Over
“What we saw in 2021 and 2022 was out of the norm,” said Francois-Henry Bennahmias, chief executive officer of Audemars Piguet.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
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.
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.