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

The BoF Podcast | Pharrell Williams On His Vision for Louis Vuitton

BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton to discuss his journey into the luxury industry and his plans for the world’s largest luxury brand.

The BoF Podcast | Pharrell Williams On His Vision for Louis Vuitton

BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton to discuss his journey into the luxury industry and his plans for the world’s largest luxury brand.


LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Global Luxury Demand Cools

Organic revenue at the French group’s crucial fashion and leather goods unit rose 9 percent, missing analyst expectations.

LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Global Luxury Demand Cools

Organic revenue at the French group’s crucial fashion and leather goods unit rose 9 percent, missing analyst expectations.


Europe’s Luxury Stocks Are at Risk of Going Out of Style

As China recovery remains rocky and US shoppers continue to tighten their purse strings, top luxury stocks have seen their value slump.

Europe’s Luxury Stocks Are at Risk of Going Out of Style

As China recovery remains rocky and US shoppers continue to tighten their purse strings, top luxury stocks have seen their value slump.


With Unseen Andy Warhol Cover, Beauty Papers Sets Sights on Art Crowd

The bi-annual magazine will unveil its 11th issue during Frieze London.

With Unseen Andy Warhol Cover, Beauty Papers Sets Sights on Art Crowd

The bi-annual magazine will unveil its 11th issue during Frieze London.


Chloé Confirms Chemena Kamali as Creative Director

Kamali, a former design director at Saint Laurent, had previously been tapped to lead a parallel studio at Chloé as the brand prepared for Gabriela Hearst’s exit.

Chloé Confirms Chemena Kamali as Creative Director

Kamali, a former design director at Saint Laurent, had previously been tapped to lead a parallel studio at Chloé as the brand prepared for Gabriela Hearst’s exit.


Pharrell Williams: The Future of Luxury Is ‘Freedom’

With his first Louis Vuitton men’s show behind him, BoF 500 cover star Pharrell Williams shares his long-term vision for the future of Louis Vuitton, and luxury itself, with BoF’s Imran Amed.

Pharrell Williams: The Future of Luxury Is ‘Freedom’

With his first Louis Vuitton men’s show behind him, BoF 500 cover star Pharrell Williams shares his long-term vision for the future of Louis Vuitton, and luxury itself, with BoF’s Imran Amed.


Thom Browne: The Five Hundred Million Dollar Man

Twenty years ago, people laughed at him in his shrunken grey suit. Now he’s showing haute couture in Paris, publishing a weighty monograph on his career, and chairing the CFDA. Who’s laughing now?

Thom Browne: The Five Hundred Million Dollar Man

Twenty years ago, people laughed at him in his shrunken grey suit. Now he’s showing haute couture in Paris, publishing a weighty monograph on his career, and chairing the CFDA. Who’s laughing now?


How Brands Are Keeping the Pandemic Jewellery Boom Going

In response to heightened consumer desire for jewels that sparkle, small fine jewellery brands are finding success leaning into higher price points and more bespoke services catering to high-spending clientele.

How Brands Are Keeping the Pandemic Jewellery Boom Going

In response to heightened consumer desire for jewels that sparkle, small fine jewellery brands are finding success leaning into higher price points and more bespoke services catering to high-spending clientele.


Seán McGirr Named Alexander McQueen Creative Director

The former ready-to-wear director at J.W. Anderson will succeed Sarah Burton. It’s the latest in a string of executive shakeups as Kering seeks to reinvigorate its business on multiple fronts.

Seán McGirr Named Alexander McQueen Creative Director

The former ready-to-wear director at J.W. Anderson will succeed Sarah Burton. It’s the latest in a string of executive shakeups as Kering seeks to reinvigorate its business on multiple fronts.


Lorenzo Bertelli: The Prince of Prada Prepares to Take the Wheel

The 35 year-old former racecar driver — son of designer Miuccia Prada and chairman Patrizio Bertelli — is restructuring the Milanese group from the inside out. ‘Everything’s changing so that everything can stay the same,’ said the BoF 500 cover star about readying Prada for its next chapter.

Lorenzo Bertelli: The Prince of Prada Prepares to Take the Wheel

The 35 year-old former racecar driver — son of designer Miuccia Prada and chairman Patrizio Bertelli — is restructuring the Milanese group from the inside out. ‘Everything’s changing so that everything can stay the same,’ said the BoF 500 cover star about readying Prada for its next chapter.


The Business of Gucci’s Designer Debut

Shares jumped 4 percent following a Milan Fashion Week outing which saw Sabato de Sarno hone the brand’s universality and upscale appeal. Critics were left wanting more in ways both good and bad.

The Business of Gucci’s Designer Debut

Shares jumped 4 percent following a Milan Fashion Week outing which saw Sabato de Sarno hone the brand’s universality and upscale appeal. Critics were left wanting more in ways both good and bad.


The BoF Podcast | How to Break Into the Modelling Industry – and Last

BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks to veteran modelling agent Chris Gay to understand the shifting power dynamics in the modelling industry and how models can build a career that stands the test of time.

The BoF Podcast | How to Break Into the Modelling Industry – and Last

BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks to veteran modelling agent Chris Gay to understand the shifting power dynamics in the modelling industry and how models can build a career that stands the test of time.