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News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.

News & Analysis

Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann

Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.


Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.

Financial Markets

LVMH Profit Meets Estimates Despite French Tourist Slump

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE reported first-half profit in line with analyst estimates as lower tourism flows to France offset stronger demand for its wines and spirits.


News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.

News & Analysis

Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan

LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.


News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.

News & Analysis

LVMH Sells Donna Karan to G-III Apparel for $650 Million

Following rumours last week, LVMH has agreed to sell Donna Karan International Inc. to G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for an enterprise value of $650 million.


Luxury

Report: LVMH to Sell Off DKNY

Citing anonymous sources, the New York Post is reporting that French luxury giant LVMH is looking to sell off its Donna Karan business.

Luxury

Report: LVMH to Sell Off DKNY

Citing anonymous sources, the New York Post is reporting that French luxury giant LVMH is looking to sell off its Donna Karan business.


Financial Markets

Alexander Wang Becomes CEO and Chairman of His Namesake Brand

Alexander Wang is the latest designer to take on a broader business role, becoming chief executive and chairman of his namesake brand.  

Financial Markets

Alexander Wang Becomes CEO and Chairman of His Namesake Brand

Alexander Wang is the latest designer to take on a broader business role, becoming chief executive and chairman of his namesake brand.  


News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.


Luxury

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Prada?

Highly exposed to countervailing market forces, Prada is the basket-case of the luxury sector, argues BoF’s Imran Amed.

Luxury

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Prada?

Highly exposed to countervailing market forces, Prada is the basket-case of the luxury sector, argues BoF’s Imran Amed.


News & Analysis

CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers

Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.

News & Analysis

CFDA Awards To Honour Industry Shapers

Alessandro Michele, Donna Karan and BoF's very own Imran Amed are amongst the list of nominees and honorees for this year's edition of the CFDA Awards to be held on June 6th.


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