Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
High Margin
Interviews on creativity and business in the world of luxury — from fashion and watches to art, wellness, travel and more — from our chief luxury correspondent in Paris.
Fashion Week
Inside Fendi’s New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s arrival at the Roman brand will usher in deeper changes than what we could see on the runway, Robert Williams writes.
Inside Fendi’s New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s arrival at the Roman brand will usher in deeper changes than what we could see on the runway, Robert Williams writes.
Luxury
Will the Kering Hope Trade Hold Up?
In this week’s High Margin newsletter: Kering shares pop off again as its sales decline slows — despite a lack of clarity on Gucci’s next steps.
Will the Kering Hope Trade Hold Up?
In this week’s High Margin newsletter: Kering shares pop off again as its sales decline slows — despite a lack of clarity on Gucci’s next steps.
Luxury
When Taste Is All Over TikTok
Fashion’s ability to sell cultural capital comes under pressure when brand codes are common knowledge and style cues travel at the speed of social media, writes Robert Williams. Does luxury’s signalling power need stronger encryption?
When Taste Is All Over TikTok
Fashion’s ability to sell cultural capital comes under pressure when brand codes are common knowledge and style cues travel at the speed of social media, writes Robert Williams. Does luxury’s signalling power need stronger encryption?
Luxury
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
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Luxury
Louis Vuitton, Dior and What Luxury Means Today
LVMH’s two biggest brands took radically different approaches this menswear season, tapping into fast-evolving ideas about taste and status, writes Robert Williams.
Louis Vuitton, Dior and What Luxury Means Today
LVMH’s two biggest brands took radically different approaches this menswear season, tapping into fast-evolving ideas about taste and status, writes Robert Williams.
Luxury
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
Luxury
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
Luxury
Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
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Luxury
Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup
What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.
Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup
What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.
Luxury
Inside Zegna’s Next Chapter
In a wide-ranging interview, Gildo Zegna opens up about succession, the future of ‘Made in Italy,’ his plans for Tom Ford and Thom Browne and how the Zegna brand can keep surfing a choppy luxury market.
Inside Zegna’s Next Chapter
In a wide-ranging interview, Gildo Zegna opens up about succession, the future of ‘Made in Italy,’ his plans for Tom Ford and Thom Browne and how the Zegna brand can keep surfing a choppy luxury market.
Luxury
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
Luxury
Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?
The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.
Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?
The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
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.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.