The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
The Spanish scent giant that owns Dries Van Noten, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne and Nina Ricci is trying to reposition itself as brand-builder first, licensee second. Can José Manuel Albesa, the executive behind the strategy, make it work?
Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.
Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity.
Mango's vice chairman is confident that there are ways for the company to expand next year, despite the volatile climate in some territories.
Mango's vice chairman is confident that there are ways for the company to expand next year, despite the volatile climate in some territories.
Barcelona have agreed an extension to their kit-manufacturing deal with Nike which Spanish media reported was the most lucrative arrangement of its kind in the world.
Barcelona have agreed an extension to their kit-manufacturing deal with Nike which Spanish media reported was the most lucrative arrangement of its kind in the world.
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Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Apple's rivals want to benefit from its magic, hoping that its long awaited new smartwatch will finally conjure demand for wearable technology that has so far generated more buzz about its potential than actual sales.
Luxury retailer Santa Eulalia has done business on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia for 171 years. Luis Sans, the store's fourth-generation owner, tells BoF about how the store has stood the test of time and retained lifelong customers.
Luxury retailer Santa Eulalia has done business on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia for 171 years. Luis Sans, the store's fourth-generation owner, tells BoF about how the store has stood the test of time and retained lifelong customers.
With more guts than experience, David Vivirido and Francesco Sourigues left London to start a provocative men's fashion magazine, Hercules. Eight years later, they prepare to launch Vamp, a new, subversive and sexy title for women.
With more guts than experience, David Vivirido and Francesco Sourigues left London to start a provocative men's fashion magazine, Hercules. Eight years later, they prepare to launch Vamp, a new, subversive and sexy title for women.
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The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.