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Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.

Beauty

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty

The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.


Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.


Fashion Week

Giambattista Valli: A Man of Extremes

Opting for an exhibition format in lieu of a traditional show, the designer reaffirmed the unique DNA of his maison: a constant face-off between the unremitting precision of pure lines and the frivolity of flowery frills.

Fashion Week

Giambattista Valli: A Man of Extremes

Opting for an exhibition format in lieu of a traditional show, the designer reaffirmed the unique DNA of his maison: a constant face-off between the unremitting precision of pure lines and the frivolity of flowery frills.


News & Analysis

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines

Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.

News & Analysis

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines

Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.


Luxury

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

Luxury

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.


Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.


News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.

News & Analysis

Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director

This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.  

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director

This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.  


Luxury

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins

The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.

Luxury

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins

The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.


Luxury

Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.

Luxury

Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee.