This week, Richemont named Eric Vallat to lead fashion and accessories brands for the group, while Simon Kemmett has been hired as Jimmy Choo's chief financial officer.
The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.
In today's News Bites, Hugo Boss harnesses the box office power of Chris Hemsworth, while Charlotte Olympia signs a strategic partnership with Onward Luxury Group.
In a fashion industry that can be ‘oh so serious,’ a crop of brands, from Jimmy Choo to Anya Hindmarch, have taken another approach, integrating play, humour and wit into their products.
BoF sits down with Charlotte Dellal and Bonnie Takhar to discuss the rise of seven-year-old footwear brand Charlotte Olympia, which blends British wit with Hollywood glamour and, last year, generated over $40 million in revenue.