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.
Rodrigo Bazan
CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars
Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.
Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail
Luxury brands from Cartier to Louis Vuitton can’t get enough of London’s high-end retail corridors. Why and for how long?
Why Thom Browne Is Worth $500 Million to Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna Group paid a hefty sum to acquire 85 percent of the American fashion label, but the price tag comes with new opportunities and synergies for the Italian company.
Why Zegna Bought Thom Browne
The Italian company Ermenegildo Zegna Group has acquired 85 percent of the business at a $500 million valuation. Browne is the sole other shareholder.
Why Thom Browne Teamed With FC Barcelona
The New York-based brand is betting on an assist from the sporting world to help fuel growth.
6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer
A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.
Alexander Wang Becomes CEO and Chairman of His Namesake Brand
Alexander Wang is the latest designer to take on a broader business role, becoming chief executive and chairman of his namesake brand.
New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December
The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.
Power Moves | McQueen's New CEO, Wang President Leaves for Thom Browne, Facchinetti Leaves Tod's
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Alexander Wang Increases European Production
Designer Alexander Wang and president Rodrigo Bazan tell BoF why the label has moved a significant portion of its production from Asia to Europe.
At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything
It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
Company Snapshot
The Argentinian-born executive was the first appointed president of Alexander Wang’s label, before joining quirky American tailoring specialist Thom Browne
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.