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This California Billionaire Knows What Shoppers Want

19 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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This California Billionaire Knows What Shoppers Want

Los Angeles-based real-estate mogul Rick Caruso operates some of the most productive shopping centres on the planet. What does he know that the rest of retail doesn’t?

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Models & Photographers: Inside the New York Times Investigation

18 September 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Models & Photographers: Inside the New York Times Investigation

The paper’s Jacob Bernstein, Vanessa Friedman and Matthew Schneier tell BoF about their months-long probe into the sexual misconduct allegations against Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.

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Riccardo Tisci’s #NewEra Burberry: What to Expect

17 September 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

Sources close to Burberry say the designer’s Monday debut is likely to underscore the British megabrand’s true luxury ambitions far more than his streetwear-inflected social media teasers, reflecting a strategy rooted in both newness and upscaling.

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Riccardo Tisci’s #NewEra Burberry: What to Expect

Sources close to Burberry say the designer’s Monday debut is likely to underscore the British megabrand’s true luxury ambitions far more than his streetwear-inflected social media teasers, reflecting a strategy rooted in both newness and upscaling.

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Unraveling the Plus-Size Problem

14 September 2018 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Unraveling the Plus-Size Problem

While body positive marketing is more visible than ever, trendy options for plus-size consumers across categories and price points are still rare. What’s holding fashion back?

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Salons Get a Makeover. Just Don’t Call Them Spas.

13 September 2018 • By Jessica Schiffer

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Salons Get a Makeover. Just Don’t Call Them Spas.

Facing competition from Sephora, Ulta and Amazon, beauty salons are repositioning themselves as one-stop shops offering everything from massages to cafes to skincare regimens — all designed to win repeat business.

Uncertainty Continues to Blight the Luxury Sector

11 September 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

11 September 2018 • By Pierre Mallevays

Overwhelmingly positive results for the first half of 2018 have done little to calm investors, who fear the impact of the US-China trade war.

Uncertainty Continues to Blight the Luxury Sector

Overwhelmingly positive results for the first half of 2018 have done little to calm investors, who fear the impact of the US-China trade war.

Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece

11 September 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece

As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.

Proenza Schouler: ‘We Don’t Have to Be a Billion-Dollar Brand’

10 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Proenza Schouler: ‘We Don’t Have to Be a Billion-Dollar Brand’

After two seasons showing during Paris couture week, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are back in New York with a more practical outlook.

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What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

7 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.

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What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.

Will Ralph Lauren's 50th Anniversary Extravaganza Help it Survive Another 50 Years?

7 September 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Will Ralph Lauren's 50th Anniversary Extravaganza Help it Survive Another 50 Years?

The American stalwart is pouring an additional $100 million into marketing over the next five years, with events like Friday evening’s spectacle headlining the plan.