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.
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
A new generation of consumers is coming of age during a critical, sink-or-swim period for brands and retailers. In our latest case study, BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
Consumers’ mixed signals on sustainability pose tough but surmountable obstacles for fashion brands, argue Sarah Willersdorf and Robbin Mitchell.
Independent designers like Telfar are bringing pre-orders directly to their customers — online and outside of the traditional seasonal delivery schedule. BoF explores the pros and cons of the strategy, and how to talk to customers about waiting in a fast-fashion world.
Independent designers like Telfar are bringing pre-orders directly to their customers — online and outside of the traditional seasonal delivery schedule. BoF explores the pros and cons of the strategy, and how to talk to customers about waiting in a fast-fashion world.
Fashion doesn’t just reflect our inner selves; it can also have psychological effects that actually change how we think, feel and act, argues Carolyn Mair.
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"While it’s not in luxury brands’ best interests to give away vouchers, they need to start considering their own versions of stimulus packages to
Consumers are feeling denial, anxiety, dread and hope. But even if they aren’t in the buying mood, brands can use this time to build deeper relationships.
Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
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Big spenders from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are making their mark on Japan’s travel retail market during peak tourist seasons like ‘hanami’ and ‘koyo’.
This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'
This week, WeChat's advanced-feature offering experiences rapid growth, while artificial intelligence is helping advance the sustainable fashion movement.
The Italian luxury megabrand attributes its phenomenal success to a bold paradigm shift from exclusivity to inclusivity, but Gucci is much less sticky than inclusive brands like Apple.
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
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.
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
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.
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.