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Claus-Dietrich Lahrs

Former Chief Executive, Bottega Veneta

After eight years at Hugo Boss, the experienced executive turned his focus to Kering's second largest luxury brand.

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs
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Pop Quiz | Private Equity, Amazon Partners, Tod's Group, Chris Gelinas

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers private equity, Chris Gelinas, Tod's Group and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Private Equity, Amazon Partners, Tod's Group, Chris Gelinas

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers private equity, Chris Gelinas, Tod's Group and more.


Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?

Retail

Has Private Equity Learned Its Lesson on Fashion Investments?

Current market reports indicate that private equity firm Permira Advisers is aiming to sell its majority stake in Hugo Boss and re-opening talks to invest in Roberto Cavalli. What lessons can private equity firms learn from the company’s last major fashion investment?


News & Analysis

Permira's Hugo Boss Stake Reportedly For Sale

Permira Advisers LLP is in talks with advisers about a potential sale of its remaining stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss AG seven years after taking control, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

News & Analysis

Permira's Hugo Boss Stake Reportedly For Sale

Permira Advisers LLP is in talks with advisers about a potential sale of its remaining stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss AG seven years after taking control, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Q2 Earnings Up 8 Percent, Meets Expectations

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing maker, reported second-quarter earnings that met analysts' estimates as the company

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Q2 Earnings Up 8 Percent, Meets Expectations

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing maker, reported second-quarter earnings that met analysts' estimates as the company



China

The China Edit | Craft Over Bling, House of Fraser Sale, Swiss Watch Exports

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Craft Over Bling, House of Fraser Sale, Swiss Watch Exports

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Drops 2015 Profit Target on China Slowdown

FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss has abandoned its 2015 profit target, joining the ranks of luxury goods companies warning of

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Drops 2015 Profit Target on China Slowdown

FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss has abandoned its 2015 profit target, joining the ranks of luxury goods companies warning of


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Quarterly Earnings Miss Forecasts on Drop at Wholesale

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG, the German luxury clothing-maker, reported earnings that missed analysts estimates as a difficult market


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Retail Sales

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with the gross margin improving, after the German

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Retail Sales

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with the gross margin improving, after the German


News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Woos Wu to New Position of Boss Womenswear Artistic Director

NEW YORK, United States — Jason Wu is set to take up the newly created position of Artistic Director for Hugo Boss ' BOSS womenswear line, effective

News & Analysis

Hugo Boss Woos Wu to New Position of Boss Womenswear Artistic Director

NEW YORK, United States — Jason Wu is set to take up the newly created position of Artistic Director for Hugo Boss ' BOSS womenswear line, effective


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