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Swiss conglomerate Richemont is the owner of luxury maisons in jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and more.

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Technology

Why Is Everyone Betting on Farfetch?

The marketplace-turned-platform has emerged, finally, as the clear leader in the race to win luxury’s online shopper, with a path to profitability. What changed?

Technology

Why Is Everyone Betting on Farfetch?

The marketplace-turned-platform has emerged, finally, as the clear leader in the race to win luxury’s online shopper, with a path to profitability. What changed?


Luxury

Report: Mytheresa Prepares for US IPO

The German e-commerce company plans to seek a valuation of about $1 billion to $1.5 billion, which could change based on holiday period performance, according to people familiar with the matter.

Luxury

Report: Mytheresa Prepares for US IPO

The German e-commerce company plans to seek a valuation of about $1 billion to $1.5 billion, which could change based on holiday period performance, according to people familiar with the matter.


Luxury

Should Luxury Brands Raise Prices?

Growing income and wealth inequality have allowed European luxury brands to raise prices at about double the rate of other consumer goods categories. But some brands are better positioned to hike prices than others, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

Should Luxury Brands Raise Prices?

Growing income and wealth inequality have allowed European luxury brands to raise prices at about double the rate of other consumer goods categories. But some brands are better positioned to hike prices than others, writes Luca Solca.


Global Markets

How the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Alliance Could Change the Game in the World’s Largest Luxury Market

With international travel on pause, China’s domestic e-commerce market is one of luxury’s largest growth opportunities. Now, a new alliance is redrawing the battlefield.

Global Markets

How the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Alliance Could Change the Game in the World’s Largest Luxury Market

With international travel on pause, China’s domestic e-commerce market is one of luxury’s largest growth opportunities. Now, a new alliance is redrawing the battlefield.


News & Analysis

Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?

This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?

This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.

News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.


Luxury

Richemont's Farfetch Deal to Further Boost Strong China Sales

The Cartier owner posted an 82 percent drop in net profit for its first half to September 30 despite a 78 percent jump in Chinese sales.

Luxury

Richemont's Farfetch Deal to Further Boost Strong China Sales

The Cartier owner posted an 82 percent drop in net profit for its first half to September 30 despite a 78 percent jump in Chinese sales.


Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?

Luxury

What the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Mega-Deal Means for Luxury E-Commerce

Farfetch has raised $1.15 billion from three of the industry’s biggest players. Cartier- and YNAP-owner Richemont says the luxury sector needs a neutral, shared online platform. Will the deal lead to further consolidation in online luxury?


China

China's Fashion Billionaires Tap the Year of the Pandemic

This year’s biggest winners may have been China’s uber-wealthy business leaders, who amassed an astonishing amount of wealth despite the global pandemic. Many of them have fashion to thank for part of their fortunes.

China

China's Fashion Billionaires Tap the Year of the Pandemic

This year’s biggest winners may have been China’s uber-wealthy business leaders, who amassed an astonishing amount of wealth despite the global pandemic. Many of them have fashion to thank for part of their fortunes.


Luxury

French Investor Eurazeo Sells Farfetch Stake

Eurazeo, which has been an investor in the luxury retailer since 2016, raised 90 million euros through the sale.

Luxury

French Investor Eurazeo Sells Farfetch Stake

Eurazeo, which has been an investor in the luxury retailer since 2016, raised 90 million euros through the sale.