Op-Ed: Should a Luxury Group Buy De Beers?
Mining company Anglo American is considering offloading its storied diamond unit. It won’t be an easy sell.
Fabio Piras
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Heads to Paris
The trade show is launching its first event outside its home city, with collections from Nordic designers along with an LVMH Prize talk and a Central Saint Martins installation.
Self-Portrait Launches Central Saint Martins Scholarship
The scholarship programme aims to provide financial support for MA Fashion students, starting in November 2019.
LVMH Announces Nine Finalists for 2018 Prize
A-Cold-Wall, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Eckhaus Latta are among the finalists for the fifth annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
At CSM, Individual Ideologies Prevail
Despite the fact that other fashion colleges have just arrived on the London Fashion Week schedule, CSM remains a leader in its field, standing heads and shoulders above any other London institution.
Around the World in 81 Designers
BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.
Meet London’s Next Generation of Polymath Creatives
In London, a new generation of craft-focused creatives is pushing fashion forward — just don't call them designers.
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
How Can We Nurture the Next Generation of Fashion Designers?
The London College of Fashion's Frances Corner, Polimoda's Linda Loppa, Central Saint Martins' Fabio Piras and Parson’s School of Design's Simon Collins on the future of fashion education.
VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
As Brexit Looms, Prime Minister Theresa May Looks to the Future of British Fashion
In her address to the British fashion industry last night, Prime Minister Theresa May never directly addressed Brexit. Here, leading figures share their thoughts on the UK's looming split from the EU.
Top Fashion Schools in the UK: Bracing for Brexit
British institutions have topped BoF’s global fashion school rankings for the second year, but are bracing themselves for the potential impact of Brexit on funding, fees and student numbers.
Company Snapshot
The successor to the late Louise Wilson has returned to the college where he studied to run its fashion course.
The News in Brief
Spain’s Puig Sets IPO Price Guidance at Top of Range
The Barcelona-based firm set the price guidance at €24.50 per share, according to terms seen by Bloomberg News, giving the company an implied market value of €13.9 billion ($14.9 billion).
L’Occitane’s Billionaire Owner Close to Possible $7 Billion Buyout Bid
Chairman Reinold Geiger’s investment holding company, L’Occitane Groupe SA, is considering an offer for the Hong-Kong listed firm’s shares he does not already own, at HK$33 to HK$34 per share, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
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.
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.