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.
Giorgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died
The designer was the richest in the world, and the sole owner of the Armani Group that was for many years the most successful fashion company in the country.
Giorgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died
The designer was the richest in the world, and the sole owner of the Armani Group that was for many years the most successful fashion company in the country.
The Great Fashion Reset | When Will Luxury Bounce Back?
Persistent economic pressures in the key China and US markets are likely to complicate the industry’s efforts to turn things around. That doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to seize.
The Great Fashion Reset | When Will Luxury Bounce Back?
Persistent economic pressures in the key China and US markets are likely to complicate the industry’s efforts to turn things around. That doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to seize.
Soshiotsuki Wins Top Honours at LVMH Prize
Steve O Smith and Torishéju won the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes, respectively.
Soshiotsuki Wins Top Honours at LVMH Prize
Steve O Smith and Torishéju won the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld and Savoir-Faire prizes, respectively.
The Great Fashion Reset | How to Fix Luxury’s Trust Issues
A series of scandals linking brands including Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops in Italy have helped fuel doubts about what customers are paying for and whether they can trust luxury brands anymore.
The Great Fashion Reset | How to Fix Luxury’s Trust Issues
A series of scandals linking brands including Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops in Italy have helped fuel doubts about what customers are paying for and whether they can trust luxury brands anymore.
Ssense Lenders Seek Fast Sale of Struggling Fashion Retailer
The e-tailer’s mix of commerce and culture attracted private investment in 2021 that valued the company at more than 5 billion Canadian dollars. Now, the enterprise is threatened by debt and mistrust.
Ssense Lenders Seek Fast Sale of Struggling Fashion Retailer
The e-tailer’s mix of commerce and culture attracted private investment in 2021 that valued the company at more than 5 billion Canadian dollars. Now, the enterprise is threatened by debt and mistrust.
Diotima’s Rachel Scott to Design Proenza Schouler
The designer behind cult New York label Diotima will succeed Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who were tapped to design LVMH’s Loewe earlier this year.
Diotima’s Rachel Scott to Design Proenza Schouler
The designer behind cult New York label Diotima will succeed Proenza Schouler founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who were tapped to design LVMH’s Loewe earlier this year.
Opinion: How Red Carpet Teasers Damage Designer Debuts
When exposure-hungry fashion labels present garments out of context, to be devoured and judged with the speed and superficiality of social media, they destroy the very grammar of brand storytelling, writes Simone Cotellessa.
Opinion: How Red Carpet Teasers Damage Designer Debuts
When exposure-hungry fashion labels present garments out of context, to be devoured and judged with the speed and superficiality of social media, they destroy the very grammar of brand storytelling, writes Simone Cotellessa.
The Great Fashion Reset | Editor’s Letter
As the fashion world heads into a historic, high-stakes season, The Business of Fashion kicks off its coverage with a special package on the industry’s challenges and the way forward.
The Great Fashion Reset | Editor’s Letter
As the fashion world heads into a historic, high-stakes season, The Business of Fashion kicks off its coverage with a special package on the industry’s challenges and the way forward.
The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?
Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.
The Great Fashion Reset | Can Designer Revamps Save Fashion?
Brands are betting big on creative reboots across the luxury industry including Dior, Chanel, Gucci and more. But sticking the landing on an aesthetic refresh is easier said than done, and a new generation of creative directors face the same systemic challenges that stymied predecessors.
LVMH Bets on LA’s Rodeo Drive with New Tiffany, Louis Vuitton Flagships
The French luxury giant is further solidifying its control over the exclusive Beverly Hills retail zone with plans for a new Tiffany flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus.
LVMH Bets on LA’s Rodeo Drive with New Tiffany, Louis Vuitton Flagships
The French luxury giant is further solidifying its control over the exclusive Beverly Hills retail zone with plans for a new Tiffany flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus.
Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations
A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.
Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations
A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.
Ssense to File for Bankruptcy Protection After Creditors Push for Sale
BoF has learned that the Montreal-based e-commerce retailer told employees it is filing for the Canadian equivalent of bankruptcy protection to ward off a forced sale by lenders.
Ssense to File for Bankruptcy Protection After Creditors Push for Sale
BoF has learned that the Montreal-based e-commerce retailer told employees it is filing for the Canadian equivalent of bankruptcy protection to ward off a forced sale by lenders.
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.