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
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Luxury Fashion Is Rethinking Its Value to Shoppers
After years of raising prices with no corresponding bump in quality or creativity, the industry is being forced to rebuild its trust with shoppers, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Luxury Fashion Is Rethinking Its Value to Shoppers
After years of raising prices with no corresponding bump in quality or creativity, the industry is being forced to rebuild its trust with shoppers, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
These Rolexes Look Identical. Why Is the Gold One $17,000 Cheaper?
Both the Rolex Day-Date in white gold and its counterpart in platinum are investments, but one trades at a much higher premium to fundamentals, observes Bloomberg’s Felix Salmon.
These Rolexes Look Identical. Why Is the Gold One $17,000 Cheaper?
Both the Rolex Day-Date in white gold and its counterpart in platinum are investments, but one trades at a much higher premium to fundamentals, observes Bloomberg’s Felix Salmon.
Burberry’s CEO on Turning ‘Britishness’ Into a Global Language
Joshua Schulman reveals how he’s fuelling the brand’s turnaround with a more get-able take on British luxury and a new sense of urgency in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.
Burberry’s CEO on Turning ‘Britishness’ Into a Global Language
Joshua Schulman reveals how he’s fuelling the brand’s turnaround with a more get-able take on British luxury and a new sense of urgency in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.
Phoebe Philo Sales Top $40 Million in 2025
The London-based fashion startup nearly tripled revenues in its second full year of trading.
Phoebe Philo Sales Top $40 Million in 2025
The London-based fashion startup nearly tripled revenues in its second full year of trading.
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.
The Best of BoF 2025: A Tough Year for Luxury
High-end brands struggled to shake the gloom, with no sign of a rebound in view. Yet bright patches have emerged, with fresh energy from creative revamps, investor confidence in Kering’s new CEO and outperformance of labels like Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli and Prada.
The Best of BoF 2025: A Tough Year for Luxury
High-end brands struggled to shake the gloom, with no sign of a rebound in view. Yet bright patches have emerged, with fresh energy from creative revamps, investor confidence in Kering’s new CEO and outperformance of labels like Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli and Prada.
Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity
The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Golden Goose’s $2,000 Sneakers Are a Rare Win for Private Equity
The high-end Italian sneaker brand’s sale to HSG for over €2.5 billion marks a successful exit for private-equity owner Permira, particularly at a moment of depressed demand for luxury goods, writes Andrea Felsted.
The Best of BoF 2025: Fashion’s Year of Designer Revamps
A wave of creative overhauls swept through the industry including Chanel, Dior and Gucci as brands scrambled to reignite the interest of inflation-weary shoppers. The renewal brought excitement, but will it help fashion pull out of its slump?
The Best of BoF 2025: Fashion’s Year of Designer Revamps
A wave of creative overhauls swept through the industry including Chanel, Dior and Gucci as brands scrambled to reignite the interest of inflation-weary shoppers. The renewal brought excitement, but will it help fashion pull out of its slump?
How Luxury Brands Aim to Keep the 2% Coming Back for More
Exclusive labels are lavishing top-spending clients with special events as luxury’s customer base shrinks.
How Luxury Brands Aim to Keep the 2% Coming Back for More
Exclusive labels are lavishing top-spending clients with special events as luxury’s customer base shrinks.
The Shared Obsessions of Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior
In Paris, twin exhibitions reveal how two radically different working methods converged around craft, discipline and silhouette, writes Laurence Benaïm.
The Shared Obsessions of Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior
In Paris, twin exhibitions reveal how two radically different working methods converged around craft, discipline and silhouette, writes Laurence Benaïm.
Exclusive: Joseph to Return to London Fashion Week Runway After 8 Years
Creative director Mario Arena will show his second collection for the brand in February, as the womenswear label seeks to expand after a period of retrenchment.
Exclusive: Joseph to Return to London Fashion Week Runway After 8 Years
Creative director Mario Arena will show his second collection for the brand in February, as the womenswear label seeks to expand after a period of retrenchment.
High Margin: Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
High Margin: Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
India Gold Imports Set to Drop as High Prices Hit Jewellery Demand
Record-high gold prices are expected to cause India’s gold imports to fall this year as demand for jewellery is crimped.
Swiss Watch Exports Return to Growth After US Eases Tariffs
Swiss watch exports grew 3.3 percent in December driven by a surge in shipments to the US following a reduction in tariffs.
LVMH Drives Luxury Stocks Down After Results Disappoint
The French group said sales in the key Chinese market grew in the quarter, but the results were less encouraging than expected in the wake of more upbeat comments on China from Richemont and Burberry earlier this month.
Richemont Sells Watchmaker Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani
The Swiss company has agreed to sell the nearly 200-year-old watchmaker to Italy’s Damiani Group amid a market slowdown for luxury timepieces.
Burberry Beats Holiday Sales Expectations, Attracts More Shoppers in China
The British luxury brand exceeded holiday sales expectations, driven by a successful marketing strategy that helped attract more Gen-Z consumers.
LVMH Sells Greater China Retail Business of Its DFS Group to CTG
The luxury conglomerate has agreed to sell its travel retail business.