This Week in Fashion

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

13 October 2017 • By BoF Team

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This Week in Fashion

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.

News & Analysis

Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

11 October 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

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Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’

The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.

Global Currents

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

11 October 2017 • By Clay Hales

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China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?

News & Analysis

Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

19 September 2017 • By Reuters

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.

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Artemis Launches Kering €375 Million Convertible Bond Offer

The bond offer from Francois Pinault's family holding company will give investors exposure to shares in Pinault's luxury goods group Kering.

News & Analysis

LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models

6 September 2017 • By Reuters

6 September 2017 • By Reuters

The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.

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LVMH and Kering Join Forces to Ban Underweight and Underage Models

The two conglomerates said they had signed a charter for "the well-being of models" that also forbids using girls under the age of 16 to pose as adults for shows or shoots.

Power Moves

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

17 August 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

17 August 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.

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Power Moves

Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.

Intelligence

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

15 August 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

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Intelligence

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

News & Analysis

How the Euro's Recovery Could Dent the Luxury Sector

14 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

14 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

A recovering euro could impact tourist flow into Europe, which has been boosted by Chinese luxury consumers since the beginning of the year.

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How the Euro's Recovery Could Dent the Luxury Sector

A recovering euro could impact tourist flow into Europe, which has been boosted by Chinese luxury consumers since the beginning of the year.

News & Analysis

Kering and Alibaba Join Forces in Battle Against Counterfeits

3 August 2017 • By Reuters

3 August 2017 • By Reuters

As part of the agreement, Kering has dropped a lawsuit against Alibaba and agreed instead to co-operate on safeguarding their intellectual property rights.

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Kering and Alibaba Join Forces in Battle Against Counterfeits

As part of the agreement, Kering has dropped a lawsuit against Alibaba and agreed instead to co-operate on safeguarding their intellectual property rights.

Intelligence

How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?

31 July 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

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Intelligence

How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?

The French conglomerate has given rise to commercial juggernauts like Gucci and Saint Laurent, as well as Demna Gvasalia’s white-hot Balenciaga. How long can the momentum last?