Johann Rupert
Chairman, Richemont
The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.
No Price Like Home: Big Spenders Reappear in China
China's rich make up almost a third of the world's luxury shoppers, up from only 2 percent around the turn of the millennium.
No Price Like Home: Big Spenders Reappear in China
China's rich make up almost a third of the world's luxury shoppers, up from only 2 percent around the turn of the millennium.
Richemont Cuts Send Shockwaves From Geneva to Mountain Valleys
Richemont’s plan to slash 210 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland is sending shockwaves from Geneva to some of the country’s remote mountain villages, the cradle of high-end watch manufacturing.
Richemont Cuts Send Shockwaves From Geneva to Mountain Valleys
Richemont’s plan to slash 210 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland is sending shockwaves from Geneva to some of the country’s remote mountain villages, the cradle of high-end watch manufacturing.
The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?
Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.
The End of Holiday Shopping Season As We Know It?
Amidst disruption on New York’s Fifth Avenue, discounting season has come early this year, but more and more sales are no longer a salve for the deeper problems facing retail.
Richemont to Cut More Than 200 Swiss Jobs Amid Watch Woes
Richemont plans to cut more than 200 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland, according to the Unia trade union, as the jeweller scales back further in response to weakening demand.
Richemont to Cut More Than 200 Swiss Jobs Amid Watch Woes
Richemont plans to cut more than 200 watchmaking jobs in Switzerland, according to the Unia trade union, as the jeweller scales back further in response to weakening demand.
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
Richemont CEO, CFO to Retire As Profit Plunges
Chief executive officer Richard Lepeu and chief financial officer Gary Saage will both retire next year, as the company reported a decline in first-half profit.
Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands
Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.
Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands
Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.
To Have and Have Not: Inequality Hits Luxury
In some of the world’s largest luxury markets, economic inequality is rising. Should brands be worried?
To Have and Have Not: Inequality Hits Luxury
In some of the world’s largest luxury markets, economic inequality is rising. Should brands be worried?
Richemont Sees Challenging Market After April Sales Plunge
Richemont, the maker of Cartier jewelry and IWC Schaffhausen timepieces, forecast a difficult first half after sales plunged 18 percent in April.
Richemont Sees Challenging Market After April Sales Plunge
Richemont, the maker of Cartier jewelry and IWC Schaffhausen timepieces, forecast a difficult first half after sales plunged 18 percent in April.
Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs
Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.
Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs
Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.
Part 3: What the Future Holds
What does the future hold for Yoox Net-a-Porter? Will the merger succeed? And now that Massenet has exited the business, what will she do next?
Part 3: What the Future Holds
What does the future hold for Yoox Net-a-Porter? Will the merger succeed? And now that Massenet has exited the business, what will she do next?
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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.
