Phoebe Philo
Founder & Artistic Director, Phoebe Philo
The London-based star designer transformed the once sleepy bourgeois label Celine into a much-copied global fashion force. In 2023, she launched an eponymous, direct-to-consumer start-up backed by Celine owner LVMH.
The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal
LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.
The Logic Behind LVMH’s Phoebe Philo Deal
LVMH’s bet on Phoebe Philo’s new label keeps the star designer in the group’s orbit and gives it a new opportunity to experiment with a digital-first business model.
Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH
BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.
Phoebe Philo Is Launching Her Own Brand, Backed by LVMH
BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.
Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?
Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.
Can ‘New Bottega’ Balance Hype, Heritage and Rapid Growth?
Amid surging sales, Bottega Veneta needs to keep up the momentum without losing its discreet charm. CEO Bartolomeo Rongone talks exclusively to BoF about the reinvention of the Italian heritage brand and where it’s headed from here.
Peter Do Says ‘No’ to the Industry Playbook
The creative director and co-founder of his namesake label is prioritising creative freedom and profitability over growth, and still not showing at New York Fashion Week.
Peter Do Says ‘No’ to the Industry Playbook
The creative director and co-founder of his namesake label is prioritising creative freedom and profitability over growth, and still not showing at New York Fashion Week.
COS: From ‘High Street Céline’ to Stagnation
H&M’s upmarket sister brand was once a proof point for the Swedish group’s ambitions to diversify away from its core fast-fashion business. But COS executives have struggled to keep pace with a shifting market while managing a troubled internal culture.
COS: From ‘High Street Céline’ to Stagnation
H&M’s upmarket sister brand was once a proof point for the Swedish group’s ambitions to diversify away from its core fast-fashion business. But COS executives have struggled to keep pace with a shifting market while managing a troubled internal culture.
As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns
The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.
As a Global Recession Looms, Quiet Luxury Returns
The 2008 recession led to a resurgence of minimalism. A similar kind of shift is on the rise now, but the industry’s relationship with trends and consumerism has changed.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Verdict on Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week that closed on Sunday was big on buzz but the fashion that cut through the noise came from Jil Sander, Fendi and Walter Chiapponi’s debut for Tod’s, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In London, Has Britannia Lost Its Cool?
It may not be the end of empire just yet, but London’s once-imperial fashion kudos is slipping.
In London, Has Britannia Lost Its Cool?
It may not be the end of empire just yet, but London’s once-imperial fashion kudos is slipping.
The Biggest Challenges Facing New Brands and How to Tackle Them
From financing to navigating a shifting retail market, a host of obstacles are standing between emerging designers and sustainable growth.
The Biggest Challenges Facing New Brands and How to Tackle Them
From financing to navigating a shifting retail market, a host of obstacles are standing between emerging designers and sustainable growth.
What is The BoF 500?
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.
