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

Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast

Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.

Prada Names New Chief People Officer Rosa Santamaria, Completing Executive Recast

Prada Group has revamped its executive ranks as it seeks to fuel growth and ease the transition to the next generation.


Inside the Changing Landscape of Swiss Watch Fairs

At Geneva Watch Days 2023, CEOs of Bulgari and Breitling fuelled the fire of an ongoing rivalry with Watches and Wonders. The comments come as Swiss watchmaking’s calendar fills up with more events both in Switzerland and abroad.

Inside the Changing Landscape of Swiss Watch Fairs

At Geneva Watch Days 2023, CEOs of Bulgari and Breitling fuelled the fire of an ongoing rivalry with Watches and Wonders. The comments come as Swiss watchmaking’s calendar fills up with more events both in Switzerland and abroad.


Prada’s Design Director to Step Back from Company

Fabio Zambernardi, Miuccia Prada’s right-hand at Prada and Miu Miu since the 1990s, is preparing to exit the Milanese fashion group at year end, sources said.

Prada’s Design Director to Step Back from Company

Fabio Zambernardi, Miuccia Prada’s right-hand at Prada and Miu Miu since the 1990s, is preparing to exit the Milanese fashion group at year end, sources said.


Gucci Names Alessio Vannetti Chief Brand Officer

The move comes ahead of new designer Sabato de Sarno’s high-stakes debut at Milan Fashion Week. US-based Gucci marketing veteran Susan Chokachi is set to exit the brand.

Gucci Names Alessio Vannetti Chief Brand Officer

The move comes ahead of new designer Sabato de Sarno’s high-stakes debut at Milan Fashion Week. US-based Gucci marketing veteran Susan Chokachi is set to exit the brand.


Why Luxury Brands Are Betting Big on Tennis

A new generation of more diverse, social media-savvy champions has entered the sport as brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci increase their investments in ‘cultural’ marketing strategies that tap into consumer interests beyond red carpets.

Why Luxury Brands Are Betting Big on Tennis

A new generation of more diverse, social media-savvy champions has entered the sport as brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci increase their investments in ‘cultural’ marketing strategies that tap into consumer interests beyond red carpets.


François-Henri Pinault Nears $7 Billion Deal for CAA

Pinault sees CAA as a way to invest in the value of celebrities and may be able to use some of the Hollywood talent giant’s famous faces to bolster luxury group Kering.

François-Henri Pinault Nears $7 Billion Deal for CAA

Pinault sees CAA as a way to invest in the value of celebrities and may be able to use some of the Hollywood talent giant’s famous faces to bolster luxury group Kering.


How Richard Mille Became the Cult Watch Brand of the Ultra-Rich

The timepieces priced above $250,000 signal a very specific kind of status.

How Richard Mille Became the Cult Watch Brand of the Ultra-Rich

The timepieces priced above $250,000 signal a very specific kind of status.


The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.

The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.


Cecilie Bahnsen: How a Copenhagen Breakout Went Global

The Danish start-up’s ‘everyday couture’ has earned it a spot on the Paris Fashion Week schedule and a strong following in Asia. Now, it’s gearing up for a new phase of growth.

Cecilie Bahnsen: How a Copenhagen Breakout Went Global

The Danish start-up’s ‘everyday couture’ has earned it a spot on the Paris Fashion Week schedule and a strong following in Asia. Now, it’s gearing up for a new phase of growth.


A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.

A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.


What Zimmermann Did Right

This week, the Australian label’s founders and private equity backers sold a majority stake to Advent International in a deal valuing the business at just over $1 billion at a time when others in the accessible luxury space have struggled to find buyers.

What Zimmermann Did Right

This week, the Australian label’s founders and private equity backers sold a majority stake to Advent International in a deal valuing the business at just over $1 billion at a time when others in the accessible luxury space have struggled to find buyers.


Tapestry and Capri’s $8.5 Billion Mega-Merger, Explained

By putting Coach, Michael Kors, Versace and other brands under one roof, the combined company instantly vaults to the top of US fashion groups and creates something genuinely new in the industry: an American accessible luxury giant.

Tapestry and Capri’s $8.5 Billion Mega-Merger, Explained

By putting Coach, Michael Kors, Versace and other brands under one roof, the combined company instantly vaults to the top of US fashion groups and creates something genuinely new in the industry: an American accessible luxury giant.