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Can the Birkin Bag Survive the Resale Market?

9 April 2019 • By The New York Times

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Can the Birkin Bag Survive the Resale Market?

Off the waiting list and into, yikes, the plebeian wilds of Instagram and the RealReal.

Ancient Greek Sandals Finally Plants a Flag in Athens

29 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

29 March 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The footwear brand is opening its first flagship store in the Greek capital, while also launching new products such as handbags, anklets and candles.

Ancient Greek Sandals Finally Plants a Flag in Athens

The footwear brand is opening its first flagship store in the Greek capital, while also launching new products such as handbags, anklets and candles.

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Can Baselworld Catch Up With the Times?

29 March 2019 • By Tanya Dukes

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Can Baselworld Catch Up With the Times?

The watch industry's biggest trade fair is promising an overhaul as attendance plummets. But as brands rely more on direct sales, some question the need for an annual gathering at all.

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Anya Hindmarch Sold to Marandi Family

28 March 2019 • By Sarah Kent

28 March 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The brand has parted ways with long-time Qatari backer Mayhoola for Investments after a challenging period of restructuring.

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Anya Hindmarch Sold to Marandi Family

The brand has parted ways with long-time Qatari backer Mayhoola for Investments after a challenging period of restructuring.

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Swiss Watchmakers Say Slowing Growth in China Won't Hurt Sales

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

21 March 2019 • By Reuters

Swiss watchmakers are confident they can grow sales this year even in the face of a cooling Chinese economy thanks to strengthening demand elsewhere, executives told Reuters at an industry fair on Thursday.

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Swiss Watchmakers Say Slowing Growth in China Won't Hurt Sales

Swiss watchmakers are confident they can grow sales this year even in the face of a cooling Chinese economy thanks to strengthening demand elsewhere, executives told Reuters at an industry fair on Thursday.

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

27 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money

As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.

Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear

30 January 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.

Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear

The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.

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The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

7 December 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

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The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

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The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

20 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.

Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

30 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.

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Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.

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