LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Delfina Delettrez
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
Top 10 M&A Targets in Jewellery
The global market for jewellery is set to reach $364 billion by 2022. Where does the opportunity lie for investors?
News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board
In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.
Top 10 Influential Retailers Off Fashion’s Beaten Path
BoF identifies the multi-brand boutiques making waves in markets far beyond the world’s fashion capitals.
How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend
From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.
Paris Celebrates the #BoF500
Last night, Paris fêted the BoF 500, the definitive list of the people shaping the global fashion industry, supported by principal partner QIC Global Real Estate with additional support from The Woolmark Company.
The Blonde Salad Ups the Ante
Style blogger-turned-lifestyle guru Chiara Ferragni is relaunching her website to reflect the multi-pronged, multi-million dollar business she has developed over the past seven years.
Jewellery Nestling in New Real Estate on the Body
Luxury body jewellery is piquing the interest of consumers and global retailers alike.
Is Fine Jewellery Set for a Branding Revolution?
The market for fine jewellery, worth $263 billion last year, remains largely unbranded. But the branding revolution that transformed fashion may soon be coming to fine jewellery.
Korea's Tom Greyhound Lands in Paris
Korean multi-brand concept store Tom Greyhound has just opened its first international outpost in the Marais quarter of Paris. BoF investigates.
News & Analysis
Adrian Joffe, Tending the Garden of Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons has quietly grown a global multi-brand fashion business that now generates $220 million in revenue per year. BoF talks to Adrian Joffe — president of Comme des Garçons International and retail guru behind Dover Street Market — about tending the precious root of creativity from which the company's unconventional collections and business strategies both derive.
Adrian Joffe, Tending the Garden of Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons has quietly grown a global multi-brand fashion business that now generates $220 million in revenue per year. BoF talks to Adrian Joffe — president of Comme des Garçons International and retail guru behind Dover Street Market — about tending the precious root of creativity from which the company's unconventional collections and business strategies both derive.
Company Snapshot
The renowned jewellery designer and fourth-generation member of the Fendi family specialises in surreal statement pieces.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.