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Designer, Jason Wu

The Taiwanese-born designer shot to fame when Michelle Obama wore his dress at her husband’s inauguration and was artistic director of Hugo Boss womenswear.

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Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Targets Emerging Markets to Counter Slowdowns

Hugo Boss AG, the German maker of narrow-cut suits and Jason Wu-designed dresses, will strive for high single-digit percentage sales growth in coming years by focusing on emerging economies.

Financial Markets

Hugo Boss Targets Emerging Markets to Counter Slowdowns

Hugo Boss AG, the German maker of narrow-cut suits and Jason Wu-designed dresses, will strive for high single-digit percentage sales growth in coming years by focusing on emerging economies.


Marketing

Red Alert in Hong Kong

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") fell sharply over the month, losing 4.2 percent versus a flat MSCI World Index ("MSCI") as

Marketing

Red Alert in Hong Kong

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") fell sharply over the month, losing 4.2 percent versus a flat MSCI World Index ("MSCI") as


Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.

Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.


Retail

Emerging Asian Designers Hit New York Fashion Week

Asian names are well established on the fashion catwalks in America, and a new wave of Asian designers already accomplished at home hopes to follow suit at New York Fashion Week.

Retail

Emerging Asian Designers Hit New York Fashion Week

Asian names are well established on the fashion catwalks in America, and a new wave of Asian designers already accomplished at home hopes to follow suit at New York Fashion Week.


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


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Swarovski, Anya Hindmarch, Sephora

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 Swarovski, Anya Hindmarch, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Swarovski, Anya Hindmarch, Sephora

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 Swarovski, Anya Hindmarch, and more.


News & Analysis

Swarovski Spins Ambitious Web Across the Fashion Jewellery Market

The family-owned cut crystal company has already transformed itself into one of the world's leading jewellery retailers, but their ambitions have grown to keep pace with the expanding market for fashion jewellery.

News & Analysis

Swarovski Spins Ambitious Web Across the Fashion Jewellery Market

The family-owned cut crystal company has already transformed itself into one of the world's leading jewellery retailers, but their ambitions have grown to keep pace with the expanding market for fashion jewellery.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler of J.Crew

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 Victoria Beckham, Hermès, J.Crew, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler of J.Crew

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 Victoria Beckham, Hermès, J.Crew, and more.


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