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.
Huishan Zhang
In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season
Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.
Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer
This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.
The Store is Dead, Long Live the Store!
Retailers from Macy's to Gucci are building immersive experiences into their stores as they fight with Amazon and other online competitors for customers' attention. But will the investment pay off?
Huishan Zhang's Bubble Gum Sophistication
The collection was sweet and saccharine, but the designer knowns when to dial down embellishment and frou-frou to avoid looking indulgent.
Huishan Zhang To Open First Flagship Store on London's Mount Street
Zhang means business with his first brick-and-mortar store, which will be neighboured by the likes of Céline, Balenciaga and Christopher Kane.
Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class
China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?
Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China
China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.
Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer
Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.
A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.
What It’s Really Like Being a Fit Model
BoF speaks to fit models at Céline, Burberry and others about career longevity, body size and how much they make.
Silken Porcelain
Zhang’s latest offering gave a sense that he is shaking off his earlier use of Chinese tropes in favour of a more universal view of femininity.
Resetting China’s Luxury Compass
In spite of the country’s slowing economy, stock market turmoil and a climate of uncertainty, China’s luxury market still presents lucrative opportunities if you know which direction to look.
Company Snapshot
The Qingdao native interned at Dior while studying at CSM and launched his label based on a modern East-meets-West aesthetic.
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.