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Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian, from luxury companies to design studios and the future of the “Made in Italy” brand. He worked previously for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Financial Times. He has a master’s in international relations and economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles.

    Fashion Week

    Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions

    The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.

    Fashion Week

    Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions

    The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.

    Beauty

    Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

    Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.

    Beauty

    Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

    Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

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    Luxury

    Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins

    The group’s effort to revive the fortunes of the iconic label founded by Gianni Versace will require both patience and pain. ‘The next 12 months will be rough.’

    Luxury

    Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins

    The group’s effort to revive the fortunes of the iconic label founded by Gianni Versace will require both patience and pain. ‘The next 12 months will be rough.’

    Luxury

    Unpacking LVMH’s Latest Executive Shuffle

    Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari will also steer the conglomerate’s Fashion Group, as Sidney Toledano steps down from operational responsibilities and Vuitton deputy CEO Damien Bertrand joins the group’s executive committee.

    Luxury

    Unpacking LVMH’s Latest Executive Shuffle

    Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari will also steer the conglomerate’s Fashion Group, as Sidney Toledano steps down from operational responsibilities and Vuitton deputy CEO Damien Bertrand joins the group’s executive committee.

    Luxury

    Armani Appoints New Board Members as Post-Giorgio Era Takes Shape

    Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is among the three new members joining the board as the company plots its future.

    Luxury

    Armani Appoints New Board Members as Post-Giorgio Era Takes Shape

    Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is among the three new members joining the board as the company plots its future.

    Sustainability

    Tod’s Under Investigation for Labour Abuses, Faces 6-Month Advertising Ban

    Italian investigators allege the luxury shoemaker benefited from exploitative subcontractors, escalating a sweeping crackdown on illegal labour practices in luxury’s key ‘Made in Italy’ supply chain.

    Sustainability

    Tod’s Under Investigation for Labour Abuses, Faces 6-Month Advertising Ban

    Italian investigators allege the luxury shoemaker benefited from exploitative subcontractors, escalating a sweeping crackdown on illegal labour practices in luxury’s key ‘Made in Italy’ supply chain.

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    News & Analysis

    BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future

    In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.

    News & Analysis

    BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future

    In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

    Luxury

    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.

    Sustainability

    Luxury Brands Accelerate ‘Made in Italy’ Fixes

    A widening Milan probe has exposed structural weaknesses in luxury’s Italian supply chain, pushing some of fashion’s biggest groups to overhaul oversight, adopt new technologies and vertically integrate key suppliers.

    Sustainability

    Luxury Brands Accelerate ‘Made in Italy’ Fixes

    A widening Milan probe has exposed structural weaknesses in luxury’s Italian supply chain, pushing some of fashion’s biggest groups to overhaul oversight, adopt new technologies and vertically integrate key suppliers.