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.
Paul Costelloe, Personal Designer to Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Costelloe’s family confirmed his passing in a statement on Saturday.
Paul Costelloe, Personal Designer to Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Costelloe’s family confirmed his passing in a statement on Saturday.
Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra on Fixing the Luxury Business Model | The BoF Podcast
The seasoned luxury executive joins Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2025 to discuss pricing strategies and the importance of creative tension and cultural relevance.
Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra on Fixing the Luxury Business Model | The BoF Podcast
The seasoned luxury executive joins Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2025 to discuss pricing strategies and the importance of creative tension and cultural relevance.
Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says
The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.
Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says
The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.
Rolex Rejects Retail Push Amid Industry Upheaval
In a rare public appearance, CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour reaffirmed the brand’s wholesale model and urged unity as Swiss watchmakers battle a market downturn.
Rolex Rejects Retail Push Amid Industry Upheaval
In a rare public appearance, CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour reaffirmed the brand’s wholesale model and urged unity as Swiss watchmakers battle a market downturn.
Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays
With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.
Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays
With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli to Become Versace Executive Chairman
Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra, speaking at BoF VOICES 2025, said Bertelli will be ‘much more involved’ in Versace.
Prada’s Lorenzo Bertelli to Become Versace Executive Chairman
Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra, speaking at BoF VOICES 2025, said Bertelli will be ‘much more involved’ in Versace.
Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.
Kering Must Downsize, Reduce Gucci Exposure and Chase Synergies, CEO de Meo Says in Memo
Luca de Meo calls for store closures, recalibrated pricing and a push to grow brands beyond Gucci as the group works to return to sustainable growth.
Can Langosteria Become a Global Brand?
CEO Enrico Buonocore discusses the high-end seafood restaurant’s expansion strategy as it opens a new flagship in Palazzo Fendi in Milan, ahead of openings in London and Sardinia.
Can Langosteria Become a Global Brand?
CEO Enrico Buonocore discusses the high-end seafood restaurant’s expansion strategy as it opens a new flagship in Palazzo Fendi in Milan, ahead of openings in London and Sardinia.
How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders
The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.
How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders
The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.
Why Chinese Shoppers Are Choosing Local Luxury Over LVMH
Chinese consumers are losing interest in heritage European and US luxury brands, instead favouring homegrown premium labels for their distinctive Eastern aesthetic.
Why Chinese Shoppers Are Choosing Local Luxury Over LVMH
Chinese consumers are losing interest in heritage European and US luxury brands, instead favouring homegrown premium labels for their distinctive Eastern aesthetic.
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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.