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News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.

News & Analysis

Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market

What fashion houses can learn from the growth of indie brands like Le Labo, D.S. & Durga and Byredo.


Retail

Have We Reached Peak 'Merch'?

From Vetements’ 'DHL' tee to Zoe Church’s Bieber-approved hoodies, heavily logo-ed promotional apparel has never been more fashionable. But is branded merchandise simply a passing trend, or indicative of a sincere shift in consumer values?

Retail

Have We Reached Peak 'Merch'?

From Vetements’ 'DHL' tee to Zoe Church’s Bieber-approved hoodies, heavily logo-ed promotional apparel has never been more fashionable. But is branded merchandise simply a passing trend, or indicative of a sincere shift in consumer values?


News & Analysis

Gucci Escalates Legal Battle with Forever 21

The Italian luxury brand has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for allegedly knocking off its trademark 'blue-red-blue' and 'green-red-green' stripe webbing as it ramps up its legal battle with the American fast fashion chain.

News & Analysis

Gucci Escalates Legal Battle with Forever 21

The Italian luxury brand has filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 for allegedly knocking off its trademark 'blue-red-blue' and 'green-red-green' stripe webbing as it ramps up its legal battle with the American fast fashion chain.


Luxury

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2

In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.

Luxury

Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2

In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.


Financial Markets

Gucci Isn't the Only Brand Fuelling Growth at Kering

The luxury conglomerate's growth trend continues at an impressive pace, thanks to sales increases in nearly every region and from more brands than powerhouses Gucci and Saint Laurent.

Financial Markets

Gucci Isn't the Only Brand Fuelling Growth at Kering

The luxury conglomerate's growth trend continues at an impressive pace, thanks to sales increases in nearly every region and from more brands than powerhouses Gucci and Saint Laurent.


Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.

Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.


News & Analysis

Puma Boosts Forecasts as Turnaround Gathers Pace

Currency-adjusted revenue for 2017 will rise by 12 percent to 14 percent, the company said in an unscheduled statement Monday.

News & Analysis

Puma Boosts Forecasts as Turnaround Gathers Pace

Currency-adjusted revenue for 2017 will rise by 12 percent to 14 percent, the company said in an unscheduled statement Monday.


News & Analysis

Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon

Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.

News & Analysis

Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon

Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.


News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.

News & Analysis

Mark Cross: The American Luxury Brand Revival That Almost Wasn’t

How chief executive Neal J. Fox took a 165-year-old leather goods brand and turned it into a 21st century street style favourite by not being afraid to pivot — or take a gamble.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture

In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.


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