Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
luxury / Leather Goods
Luxury
Opinion: A Birkin Looks Better on Your Arm Than in a Hedge Fund
With the boom of the secondhand-luxury-goods market, an actual fund that attempts to make money off the secondary luxury handbag market is the next logical step, writes Allison Schrager.
Opinion: A Birkin Looks Better on Your Arm Than in a Hedge Fund
With the boom of the secondhand-luxury-goods market, an actual fund that attempts to make money off the secondary luxury handbag market is the next logical step, writes Allison Schrager.
Luxury
How Beat-Up Bags Became a Luxury Status Symbol
Bumps and scratches on a Birkin bag or Cartier watch are no longer repellent for a rising group of fashion consumers — they actually make the item more desirable.
How Beat-Up Bags Became a Luxury Status Symbol
Bumps and scratches on a Birkin bag or Cartier watch are no longer repellent for a rising group of fashion consumers — they actually make the item more desirable.
Luxury
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.
Luxury
Hermès Sees ‘Very Slight’ China Improvement as Q3 Sales Rise 9.6%
Sales of leather goods, including the brand’s classic Birkin and Kelly handbags, were up 13.3 percent.
Hermès Sees ‘Very Slight’ China Improvement as Q3 Sales Rise 9.6%
Sales of leather goods, including the brand’s classic Birkin and Kelly handbags, were up 13.3 percent.
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Luxury
The Winners of the Phoebe Philo Bag Revival
Handbags Philo designed during her tenures at Chloé and Celine have recently been revived at both luxury houses, to the benefit of the brands and resellers, but not necessarily Philo herself.
The Winners of the Phoebe Philo Bag Revival
Handbags Philo designed during her tenures at Chloé and Celine have recently been revived at both luxury houses, to the benefit of the brands and resellers, but not necessarily Philo herself.
Luxury
Why Jewellery Feels Like a Better Deal Than a Handbag
Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.
Why Jewellery Feels Like a Better Deal Than a Handbag
Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.
Luxury
The Power of a Luxury Handbag | The Debrief
Luxury handbags are not only fashion statements – they can be vital to a brand’s identity, bottom line, and ongoing appeal to aspirational consumers. Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and luxury correspondent Simone Stern-Carbone discuss the power of an iconic handbag.
The Power of a Luxury Handbag | The Debrief
Luxury handbags are not only fashion statements – they can be vital to a brand’s identity, bottom line, and ongoing appeal to aspirational consumers. Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and luxury correspondent Simone Stern-Carbone discuss the power of an iconic handbag.
Luxury
Hermès Hikes Prices to Cover US Tariff Risk
Sales growth slowed in the first quarter, missing analyst expectations, but continued to outpace the broader luxury sector.
Hermès Hikes Prices to Cover US Tariff Risk
Sales growth slowed in the first quarter, missing analyst expectations, but continued to outpace the broader luxury sector.
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Retail
Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?
Tourists have their pick of suitcases at every price point, thanks to low barriers to entry and a travel boom that’s inflated the category’s sales year after year. But amid signs demand has peaked, it’ll take more than a Shopify storefront and slick branding to succeed.
Why Are There So Many Luggage Brands?
Tourists have their pick of suitcases at every price point, thanks to low barriers to entry and a travel boom that’s inflated the category’s sales year after year. But amid signs demand has peaked, it’ll take more than a Shopify storefront and slick branding to succeed.
Luxury
Proenza Schouler Founders to Design LVMH’s Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure.
Proenza Schouler Founders to Design LVMH’s Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure.
Luxury
In a Market of Copycats, Handbag Innovators Stand Out
From Alaïa’s Teckel to Lemaire’s Croissant and Prada’s Buckle bag, signature bag shapes can power growth and crystallise brand identity for luxury houses.
In a Market of Copycats, Handbag Innovators Stand Out
From Alaïa’s Teckel to Lemaire’s Croissant and Prada’s Buckle bag, signature bag shapes can power growth and crystallise brand identity for luxury houses.
Partner Content
How Luggage Brand Monos Is Capturing Consumer Attention and Trust
As premium luggage brand Monos looks to expand its retail footprint in the US while cementing itself as a key player in the luggage space with a campaign featuring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, BoF sits down with Monos co-founder and CEO Victor Tam to learn how the brand is communicating value to its customers.
How Luggage Brand Monos Is Capturing Consumer Attention and Trust
As premium luggage brand Monos looks to expand its retail footprint in the US while cementing itself as a key player in the luggage space with a campaign featuring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, BoF sits down with Monos co-founder and CEO Victor Tam to learn how the brand is communicating value to its customers.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.