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.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren’s Los Angeles Fashion Show Attracts Hollywood Heavyweights
Jennifer Lopez, Diana Keaton and others were on hand for the brand’s first-ever runway on the West Coast, where the customer base is swiftly growing.
At Ralph Lauren, ‘the Brand Elevation Never Stops’
The brand’s first in-person show since 2019 was yet another effort to straddle the line between luxury and mass appeal
Why an LVMH-Ralph Lauren Deal Is Unlikely
For LVMH, the American brand is too far removed from its core luxury-focused business model.
Telfar Clemens, Tommy Hilfiger and the State of American Fashion
BoF brings you a conversation between the designers Telfar Clemens and Tommy Hilfiger on the rise of their respective labels and the state of American fashion past and present, courtesy of System magazine.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
What Happened to New York Fashion?
With more absences on the New York Fashion Week calendar than ever before, BoF looks back at a decade of changes and turmoil in America’s fashion capital.
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
Ralph Lauren Sales Soar, Defying Drag From Hong Kong
The luxury fashion house reported a 2 percent rise in revenue in North America thanks to a strengthened domestic market.
The Return of New York Fashion Week
This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.
Play It Again, Ralph
It’s Ralph Lauren’s movie, we're just living in it. Plus, Christopher John Rogers and Area are young and fabulous on Day 2 of New York Fashion Week.
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
Company Snapshot
The self-made American lifestyle guru made a name for himself with sporty collared shirts later known as his signature ‘Polo’ shirts.
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.