Bags have long been the key driver of luxury brands’ profitability, but the category can be notoriously difficult to crack.
Aquazzura
Communications Director & Co-Founder
Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.
Aquazzura Launches Handbag Line at Paris Event
It comes ahead of a retail push by the brand, which will include a new location on London’s prestigious Bond Street and a revamp of its Paris flagship.
Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic
Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?
How to Turn Party Dresses Into a Global Business
Five years after launching Self-Portrait, founder and designer Han Chong has steered the brand to £130 million in sales of his simple lace dresses. Can the success continue with expansion into Asia?
Manolo Blahnik Returns to Paris
The footwear designer is opening his first free-standing store in Paris and is eyeing Asia for future growth with new boutiques in Tokyo and Taipei.
Mytheresa Launches Kids
The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.