Intelligence

Intelligence

Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?

15 November 2019 • By M.C. Nanda

Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.

Intelligence

Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?

Is This the End of Gendered Media?

15 November 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

Seeing readers as demographics defined primarily by gender is no longer a sustainable business model. Appealing to readers’ shared interests and values is the future.

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Is This the End of Gendered Media?

How Stone Island Found Its Luxury/Streetwear Sweet Spot

12 November 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

In its 37-year history, Stone Island has grown cult followings among hypebeasts and football hooligans alike. How does the brand reconcile this eclectic customer base as it expands into new markets and demographics?

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How Stone Island Found Its Luxury/Streetwear Sweet Spot

How To Engineer a Media Moment

11 November 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez and Laure Guilbault

There’s no science to 'going viral' in fashion, but these strategies will help cut through the media noise — even if you're on a budget.

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How To Engineer a Media Moment

Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check

8 November 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

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Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check

Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.

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Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI

7 November 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.

Market Pulse

Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI

For Barneys' Brands, It's All About Damage Control

6 November 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

Under the owner Authentic Brands Group, vendors will not only lose a long-term buyer but also endure deep discounts in Barneys liquidation sales.

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For Barneys' Brands, It's All About Damage Control

Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

6 November 2019 • By Zoe Suen

Hoodies, sneakers and graphic T-shirts may have peaked as high fashion trends, but the movement’s wider influence is far from over.

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Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

Mulberry and Acne Studios, The Unlikely Couple

5 November 2019 • By Sarah Shannon

A surprising partnership between the British heritage handbag maker and one of Sweden’s coolest labels is launching today. BoF investigates why.

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Mulberry and Acne Studios, The Unlikely Couple