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Simone Stern Carbone

Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty, with a focus on the dynamic luxury sector. Previously, Simone covered luxury and consumer goods at Finanz und Wirtschaft, headlined Breaking News at Bloomberg and was a News Anchor on Swiss TV. She is a Fulbright Scholar, has a Master's Degree in Politics and History from the University of Lucerne and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania.

    Retail

    Swarovski’s Strategy for Maintaining Its Shine

    Lab-grown diamonds and embracing culture and design trends will be key to the brand maintaining its momentum as jewellery continues to outshine fashion, CEO Alexis Nasard says in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

    Retail

    Swarovski’s Strategy for Maintaining Its Shine

    Lab-grown diamonds and embracing culture and design trends will be key to the brand maintaining its momentum as jewellery continues to outshine fashion, CEO Alexis Nasard says in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

    Luxury

    The Designer Behind Luxury’s Most Directional Shoes Is Ready for the Spotlight

    Nina Christen has created some of fashion’s most influential shoe designs for the likes of Bottega Veneta and Loewe. Now, she’s opening a store in Paris and eyeing US expansion for her own brand, Christen.

    Luxury

    The Designer Behind Luxury’s Most Directional Shoes Is Ready for the Spotlight

    Nina Christen has created some of fashion’s most influential shoe designs for the likes of Bottega Veneta and Loewe. Now, she’s opening a store in Paris and eyeing US expansion for her own brand, Christen.

    Beauty

    How Indie Brands Are Redefining Maternal Beauty

    Once overlooked, pregnancy and perinatal care is becoming an increasingly innovative category. Emerging founders are building global beauty brands rooted in safety, science and emotional connection, proving that “mama care” can be both elevated and enduring.

    Beauty

    How Indie Brands Are Redefining Maternal Beauty

    Once overlooked, pregnancy and perinatal care is becoming an increasingly innovative category. Emerging founders are building global beauty brands rooted in safety, science and emotional connection, proving that “mama care” can be both elevated and enduring.

    Retail

    Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

    Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.

    Retail

    Inditex Takes On the Activewear Market

    Oysho, the Zara-owner's women's sportswear label, is growing across Europe with its free workout classes and value-led, fashion-focused offering.

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    Luxury

    Is China’s Luxury Market Ready to Rebound?

    The short answer is yes — but it won’t soon return to its pre-pandemic growth rates. After two years of turbulence, the market remains shaky, and brands will need to earn every sale.

    Luxury

    Is China’s Luxury Market Ready to Rebound?

    The short answer is yes — but it won’t soon return to its pre-pandemic growth rates. After two years of turbulence, the market remains shaky, and brands will need to earn every sale.

    Luxury

    Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain

    Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.

    Luxury

    Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain

    Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.

    Beauty

    What’s Fuelling (and Threatening) Luxury Skincare’s Growth

    Once considered one of luxury’s most resilient categories, top-priced skincare is on shaky ground as it faces slowing sales in key Asian markets and rising demand for medical aesthetics.

    Beauty

    What’s Fuelling (and Threatening) Luxury Skincare’s Growth

    Once considered one of luxury’s most resilient categories, top-priced skincare is on shaky ground as it faces slowing sales in key Asian markets and rising demand for medical aesthetics.

    Creative Class

    The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

    The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.

    Creative Class

    The Emerging Designers Pushing Fashion Forward

    The up-and-coming talents joining The BoF 500 Class of 2025 are emphasising heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability as they build globally relevant brands that drive the industry forward.

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    Fashion Week

    Lyas’ Chanel Watch Party Was Bursting at the Seams

    Fashion enthusiasts huddled against the cold October evening in Paris’ 10th arrondissement as they watched Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut. Reviews for the collection itself were mixed, but everyone was happy to be there.

    Fashion Week

    Lyas’ Chanel Watch Party Was Bursting at the Seams

    Fashion enthusiasts huddled against the cold October evening in Paris’ 10th arrondissement as they watched Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut. Reviews for the collection itself were mixed, but everyone was happy to be there.

    Luxury

    The Winners of the Phoebe Philo Bag Revival

    Handbags Philo designed during her tenures at Chloé and Celine have recently been revived at both luxury houses, to the benefit of the brands and resellers, but not necessarily Philo herself.

    Luxury

    The Winners of the Phoebe Philo Bag Revival

    Handbags Philo designed during her tenures at Chloé and Celine have recently been revived at both luxury houses, to the benefit of the brands and resellers, but not necessarily Philo herself.

    Fashion Week

    Virgil Abloh ‘World’s Fair’ Kicks Off in Paris

    The city-wide, multi-disciplinary tribute to the late trailblazing creative director includes a major exhibition, screenings, performances, a Colette pop-up and collaborations with Nike, Apple, Ikea and Moët & Chandon.

    Fashion Week

    Virgil Abloh ‘World’s Fair’ Kicks Off in Paris

    The city-wide, multi-disciplinary tribute to the late trailblazing creative director includes a major exhibition, screenings, performances, a Colette pop-up and collaborations with Nike, Apple, Ikea and Moët & Chandon.

    Retail

    Exclusive: The Inside Story of Carhartt WIP’s Fashion Ascent

    In his first interview since taking over as CEO, Wilfried Atzert opens up about his rise from the shop floor to the top job, and his plans to grow the brand without losing its underground credibility.

    Retail

    Exclusive: The Inside Story of Carhartt WIP’s Fashion Ascent

    In his first interview since taking over as CEO, Wilfried Atzert opens up about his rise from the shop floor to the top job, and his plans to grow the brand without losing its underground credibility.