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How I Became... Music Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear

12 November 2018 • By Sophie Soar

“We’re redefining the rules as we speak,” says Benji B — the man Virgil Abloh has tasked with the sonic accompaniment of his new vision at Louis Vuitton.

Break Into Fashion

How I Became... Music Director for Louis Vuitton Menswear

“We’re redefining the rules as we speak,” says Benji B — the man Virgil Abloh has tasked with the sonic accompaniment of his new vision at Louis Vuitton.

Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

8 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The Celine creative director’s first accessories arrive in stores November 12, following product drops by the likes of Burberry, Moncler and Louis Vuitton. But is the strategy working for luxury the way it does for streetwear?

Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

The Celine creative director’s first accessories arrive in stores November 12, following product drops by the likes of Burberry, Moncler and Louis Vuitton. But is the strategy working for luxury the way it does for streetwear?

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

21 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining

4 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

4 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.

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Louis Vuitton, Chanel Are the Most Valuable Brands, But Gucci is Gaining

BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2018. The value of luxury brands is increasing faster than any other sector, with Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci leading the pack.

Ready-to-Wear - Spring 2019

Obsession and Ambiguity at Louis Vuitton

3 October 2018 • By Tim Blanks

Nicolas Ghesquière said his new collection gathered together all his obsessions — one of them being “to empower women." But when he added that it was “not a narrative collection," he highlighted its simultaneous strength and weakness.

Ready-to-Wear - Spring 2019

Obsession and Ambiguity at Louis Vuitton

Nicolas Ghesquière said his new collection gathered together all his obsessions — one of them being “to empower women." But when he added that it was “not a narrative collection," he highlighted its simultaneous strength and weakness.

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

6 September 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.

Power Moves | Hermès Names VP of Press & Influence, JW Anderson Appoints CEO

This week, Hermès taps former Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Carl as vice president of press and influence, while Jenny Galimberti joins J.W. Anderson as its new chief executive.

Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales

16 August 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

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Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales

The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?

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The Clunky, Ugly Dad Shoe Gives Sneaker Makers a Swift Kick

12 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

12 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

With more shoppers turning toward chunky, high-fashion sneakers from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, athletic-shoe makers are jumping on the bandwagon as fast as they can.

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The Clunky, Ugly Dad Shoe Gives Sneaker Makers a Swift Kick

With more shoppers turning toward chunky, high-fashion sneakers from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, athletic-shoe makers are jumping on the bandwagon as fast as they can.

Bits & Bytes | The Rise of Chinese Shopping Platform Pinduoduo, US Retailers Lead in Data Breaches

31 July 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

31 July 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, Shanghai-based Pinduoduo went public raising $1.6 billion through a US IPO, while the number of US retailers reporting a data breach at any time in the past is up to 75 percent with half of those occurring in the last year.

Bits & Bytes | The Rise of Chinese Shopping Platform Pinduoduo, US Retailers Lead in Data Breaches

This week, Shanghai-based Pinduoduo went public raising $1.6 billion through a US IPO, while the number of US retailers reporting a data breach at any time in the past is up to 75 percent with half of those occurring in the last year.

Cheaper Luxury Gets Chinese Excited

31 July 2018 • By Zoe Suen

Cheaper Luxury Gets Chinese Excited

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès and Burberry all reduced their prices in China this month. Who is next and how will this impact the bottom line?