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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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Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.

Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.


News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.

News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.


Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.

Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.


News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.

News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.


Fashion Week

From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues

A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.

Fashion Week

From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues

A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.


Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?

Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?


Fashion Week

Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.


Fashion Week

Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk

‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.

Fashion Week

Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk

‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.


Retail

What Shrinking Store Counts Say About the Luxury Industry's Future

For the first time ever, net luxury store growth over the last 12 months was negative with more closures than openings.

Retail

What Shrinking Store Counts Say About the Luxury Industry's Future

For the first time ever, net luxury store growth over the last 12 months was negative with more closures than openings.


News & Analysis

Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks

Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.

News & Analysis

Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks

Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.