Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
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.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Audemars Piguet Says CEO Staying
The Swiss watchmaker shut down a media report suggesting the company would ‘part ways’ with chief executive Ilaria Resta.
Audemars Piguet Says CEO Staying
The Swiss watchmaker shut down a media report suggesting the company would ‘part ways’ with chief executive Ilaria Resta.
In Geneva, Luxury Watch Leaders Brace for US Tariffs Impact
Chief executives said they planned to raise prices while cutting margins.
In Geneva, Luxury Watch Leaders Brace for US Tariffs Impact
Chief executives said they planned to raise prices while cutting margins.
South Korea’s Depressed Art Market Puts a Damper on Frieze Seoul
If buzz alone closed deals, Frieze Seoul would be sold out. But the numbers tell a different story.
South Korea’s Depressed Art Market Puts a Damper on Frieze Seoul
If buzz alone closed deals, Frieze Seoul would be sold out. But the numbers tell a different story.
Shinola’s Message to Swiss Watchmakers: Come to Detroit
The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.
Shinola’s Message to Swiss Watchmakers: Come to Detroit
The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.
Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects
Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.
Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects
Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.
Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job
A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.
Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job
A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
Armani: What’s Next for the Sleeping Beauty Mega-Brand?
Armani leaves a legacy of radical lightness, and an all-encompassing vision for Italian elegance. Remaining independent will require his successors to restore that iconoclastic, globally minded approach at every level of the company.
Armani: What’s Next for the Sleeping Beauty Mega-Brand?
Armani leaves a legacy of radical lightness, and an all-encompassing vision for Italian elegance. Remaining independent will require his successors to restore that iconoclastic, globally minded approach at every level of the company.
Smuggling Is the Latest Temptation for Wealthy US Travellers
High tariffs have long tempted affluent travellers to sneak luxury goods, from French gowns to Swiss watches, past customs. Trump’s tariffs could push them to try again.
Smuggling Is the Latest Temptation for Wealthy US Travellers
High tariffs have long tempted affluent travellers to sneak luxury goods, from French gowns to Swiss watches, past customs. Trump’s tariffs could push them to try again.
Armani Succession Plan, Always Mysterious, Is About to Get Tested
With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence.
Armani Succession Plan, Always Mysterious, Is About to Get Tested
With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence.
A Prequiem for Giorgio Armani
Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it.
A Prequiem for Giorgio Armani
Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it.
Giorgio Armani’s Multi-Dimensional Legacy
Herald of soft masculinity, outfitter of the working women’s revolution, the designer who dressed New Hollywood… Armani made a titanic impact on fashion and society, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Giorgio Armani’s Multi-Dimensional Legacy
Herald of soft masculinity, outfitter of the working women’s revolution, the designer who dressed New Hollywood… Armani made a titanic impact on fashion and society, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices
The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.
Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show
Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.
Arnault Tightens Grip on LVMH as His Stake Crosses the 50% Mark
Now the Arnault family also has over 65 percent of LVMH’s voting rights.
Zadig & Voltaire Names Dan Sablon Creative Director
Sablon, who serves as Vogue France’s cultural director-at-large, will show his first collection for the French fashion label in March during Paris Fashion Week.
Moncler Revenues Up 7% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Asia, Americas
The Italian luxury outerwear group posted a better-than-expected sales rise thanks to growth in Asian and US markets.
Swiss Watch Exports Resume Slump as US Rebound Proves Short Lived
Exports fell 3.6 percent in January, led by a decline in the most expensive precious metal watches and a slump in the US market.
Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.