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The Fashion World Remembers Valentino Garavani

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, who died on Monday.

The Fashion World Remembers Valentino Garavani

The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, who died on Monday.


Valentino, Italy’s Fashion ‘Emperor,’ Has Died

A master of breathtakingly beautiful eveningwear, the couturier turned a startup label into one of the world’s best known fashion brands.

Valentino, Italy’s Fashion ‘Emperor,’ Has Died

A master of breathtakingly beautiful eveningwear, the couturier turned a startup label into one of the world’s best known fashion brands.


Can We Fix the Fashion System?

An informal survey of BoF readers reveals a glaring gap between fashion’s senior executives and frontline workers on the most critical issues facing the industry in 2026, writes Imran Amed.

Can We Fix the Fashion System?

An informal survey of BoF readers reveals a glaring gap between fashion’s senior executives and frontline workers on the most critical issues facing the industry in 2026, writes Imran Amed.


TAG Heuer CEO Exits, Adding to LVMH Watches Woes

Antoine Pin has left the helm of LVMH’s biggest watch label, the group confirmed, increasing uncertainty at a watches division already buffeted by a challenging market ahead of the company’s Watch Week showcase in Milan.

TAG Heuer CEO Exits, Adding to LVMH Watches Woes

Antoine Pin has left the helm of LVMH’s biggest watch label, the group confirmed, increasing uncertainty at a watches division already buffeted by a challenging market ahead of the company’s Watch Week showcase in Milan.


Richemont Beat Expectations in Holiday Quarter

The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.

Richemont Beat Expectations in Holiday Quarter

The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.


‘Less Cynical, More Human’: Inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Vision

With his latest collection for men and women, Piccioli confirms a softer, less confrontational direction for the Parisian house known for its radical fashion statements. ‘There's nothing worse than trying to be cool,’ the designer said.

‘Less Cynical, More Human’: Inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Vision

With his latest collection for men and women, Piccioli confirms a softer, less confrontational direction for the Parisian house known for its radical fashion statements. ‘There's nothing worse than trying to be cool,’ the designer said.


What Comes After Viral Fashion?

This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.

What Comes After Viral Fashion?

This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.


Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash

The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.

Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash

The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.


How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.

How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.


This Week: Red Carpet Dressing; Saks Watch; Luxury Earnings

The Golden Globes kick off awards season in earnest as well as a packed week for the fashion industry.

This Week: Red Carpet Dressing; Saks Watch; Luxury Earnings

The Golden Globes kick off awards season in earnest as well as a packed week for the fashion industry.


The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026

Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.

The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026

Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.


Givenchy Gets New CEO as LVMH Shuffles Maison’s Leadership

Long-time L’Oréal Executive Amadine Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who departs after just 18 months for a senior role at Christian Dior Couture.

Givenchy Gets New CEO as LVMH Shuffles Maison’s Leadership

Long-time L’Oréal Executive Amadine Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who departs after just 18 months for a senior role at Christian Dior Couture.