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.
How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.
How Harrods Is Betting Big on the Fine Jewellery Boom
The storied British retailer is planning its most ambitious renovation in years to create a brand new watches and jewellery boutique.
Why People Don’t Know How Much Their Art Is Worth
As the art market has contracted, publicly reported sales have thinned out, making the value of artworks increasingly difficult to determine.
Why People Don’t Know How Much Their Art Is Worth
As the art market has contracted, publicly reported sales have thinned out, making the value of artworks increasingly difficult to determine.
Opinion: When Will Luxury’s Perfect Storm Pass?
The luxury sector is probably closer to the end of the storm than the beginning, but many valuations are pricing in the worst, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: When Will Luxury’s Perfect Storm Pass?
The luxury sector is probably closer to the end of the storm than the beginning, but many valuations are pricing in the worst, writes Andrea Felsted.
This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?
LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.
This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?
LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Jacques Marie Mage and the Transformative Power of Sunglasses | The BoF Podcast
Designer Jérôme Mage speaks to Imran Amed about how he built a cult luxury eyewear brand rooted in scarcity, storytelling and craftsmanship — and why having an outsider’s perspective is his greatest creative strength.
Mayhoola Denies Report It Is Considering Valentino Sale with Kering
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
Mayhoola Denies Report It Is Considering Valentino Sale with Kering
The head of Qatar-backed Mayhoola said an Italian newspaper report suggesting the investment fund and Gucci owner Kering were considering selling their jointly owned fashion house Valentino was ‘untrue.’
Opinion: The Big Luxury Simulation Is Over
Consumers appear to be calling time on an industry that long ago stopped selling real luxury goods, writes Eugene Rabkin.
Opinion: The Big Luxury Simulation Is Over
Consumers appear to be calling time on an industry that long ago stopped selling real luxury goods, writes Eugene Rabkin.
Burberry Sales Fall Less Than Expected as Turnaround Gains Traction
Comparable retail sales fell by 1 percent in the first quarter, suggesting CEO Joshua Schulman’s revamp strategy is working.
Burberry Sales Fall Less Than Expected as Turnaround Gains Traction
Comparable retail sales fell by 1 percent in the first quarter, suggesting CEO Joshua Schulman’s revamp strategy is working.
Tiffany Angers Rich Clients Who Wanted to Buy Rare Patek Watch
The jeweller bungled the release of a coveted Nautilus timepiece, alienating some customers and fracturing its relationship with Patek Philippe.
Tiffany Angers Rich Clients Who Wanted to Buy Rare Patek Watch
The jeweller bungled the release of a coveted Nautilus timepiece, alienating some customers and fracturing its relationship with Patek Philippe.
Are Luxury Megabrands Broken?
Simultaneous crises at LVMH, Kering and Chanel suggest all is not well with the luxury megabrand model, but many of the headwinds they face may reverse in the coming years, writes Luca Solca.
Are Luxury Megabrands Broken?
Simultaneous crises at LVMH, Kering and Chanel suggest all is not well with the luxury megabrand model, but many of the headwinds they face may reverse in the coming years, writes Luca Solca.
Richemont Sales Up 6%, Defying Deepening Luxury Downturn
The Swiss group’s jewellery division, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, grew by double digits in the first quarter, while fashion stagnated and watches slumped. Weaker currencies in key export markets and a darkening China market are set to add further pressure to luxury firms this quarter.
Richemont Sales Up 6%, Defying Deepening Luxury Downturn
The Swiss group’s jewellery division, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, grew by double digits in the first quarter, while fashion stagnated and watches slumped. Weaker currencies in key export markets and a darkening China market are set to add further pressure to luxury firms this quarter.
OTB’s Marni Names Meryll Rogge Creative Director
The Belgian designer recently won France’s ANDAM fashion prize.
OTB’s Marni Names Meryll Rogge Creative Director
The Belgian designer recently won France’s ANDAM fashion prize.
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.