american luxury

The Story of Telfar: Agony, Ecstasy and Covid-19

7 April 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez and Robert Cordero

After more than a decade of toil, American designer Telfar Clemens was finally poised for mainstream success, with a hit bag nicknamed the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ and a cultural message ripe for the times. Then came coronavirus.

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None of Your Business

None of Your Business with Gabriela Hearst

4 June 2019 • By BoF Team

In the third episode of our brand new series, we test the business savvy of Gabriela Hearst, the entrepreneur redefining American luxury.

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News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Could Be Caught in the Trade War

14 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

The American brand could see many of its classic apparel items hit by 25 percent tariffs as the US proposes new levies on $300 billion of goods.

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News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Turnaround Sticks as Profit Beats Highest Estimate

14 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

The results show that CEO Patrice Louvet’s efforts to boost profitability are paying off.

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News & Analysis

Tapestry Announces $1B Buyback After Beating Profit Estimates

9 May 2019 • By Reuters

The results come off the back of better-than-expected sales of its Coach and Kate Spade handbags, which have previously suffered from a lack of new designs and heavy discounting.

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