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Christian Louboutin

Designer, Christian Louboutin

The French designer’s signature red soles have catapulted his glamorous creations into the highest strata of luxury footwear.

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Luxury

Luxury Results Tell a Tale of Two Extremes

Luxury results were good, bad and ugly this month, causing a divergence in stock performances among our SLI constituents.

Luxury

Luxury Results Tell a Tale of Two Extremes

Luxury results were good, bad and ugly this month, causing a divergence in stock performances among our SLI constituents.


Luxury

Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race

Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.

Luxury

Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race

Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.


Luxury

Capitalising on the Footwear Opportunity

The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.

Luxury

Capitalising on the Footwear Opportunity

The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.


News & Analysis

Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy

The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.

News & Analysis

Aquazzura Unveils New Retail Strategy

The luxury footwear brand plans to open nine new stores this year as well as launch men’s footwear, fragrance and eyewear.


Media

Goop Hires Editor-in-Chief from Allure

Danielle Pergament is one of several new editorial recruits joining the content-and-commerce company, which plans to expand its fashion offering and collaborations.

Media

Goop Hires Editor-in-Chief from Allure

Danielle Pergament is one of several new editorial recruits joining the content-and-commerce company, which plans to expand its fashion offering and collaborations.


Fashion Week

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.

Fashion Week

CFDA Ponders Radical Reinvention of New York Fashion Week

Proenza Schouler and Rodarte could be heading back to New York, joining Alexander Wang with runway shows in December and June.


News & Analysis

Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles

The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.

News & Analysis

Christian Louboutin Loses a Round in the Legal Battle Over Red Soles

The European Court of Justice's verdict might mean that the shoe brand might not be able to stop its competitors from offering shoes with red soles.


Global Markets

Spain and Portugal Reboot the Iberian Fashion Market

As Spain and Portugal return to pre-crisis growth and tourism levels, who will be the winners and losers as new global players enter the market?

Global Markets

Spain and Portugal Reboot the Iberian Fashion Market

As Spain and Portugal return to pre-crisis growth and tourism levels, who will be the winners and losers as new global players enter the market?


News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.

News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.


News & Analysis

Why American Express Is Evolving its Fashion Strategy

On the back of events with Drake, Virgil Abloh, Opening Ceremony and Made LA, American Express’s Janey Whiteside tells BoF how fashion’s rising cultural significance with consumers is informing its collaboration strategy.

News & Analysis

Why American Express Is Evolving its Fashion Strategy

On the back of events with Drake, Virgil Abloh, Opening Ceremony and Made LA, American Express’s Janey Whiteside tells BoF how fashion’s rising cultural significance with consumers is informing its collaboration strategy.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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