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LONDON, United Kingdom —This week, Brioni announced it was parting ways with creative director Justin O'Shea after only six months on the job. O'Shea, who was previously fashion director of MyTheresa and has no design experience, was certainly an unexpected choice for the role, but the sudden timing of the move raised questions as to what else may have triggered the exit. In other news, Hedi Slimane is suing Kering — again.

Elsewhere this week, LVMH took a majority stake in Rimowa, the German luggage maker known for its aluminium suitcases. The move follows the acquisition of Tumi by Samsonite for $1.8 billion. In a market for personal luxury goods where even blue-chip brands like Chanel and Hermès are facing challenges, growth in high-end tourism is expected to favour luggage.

Read Kate Moss' first ever business interview on her plans to launch her own talent agency. Meanwhile, in Paris, Kim Kardashian was robbed of jewellery worth millions. And Colette is turning 20. Sarah Andelman talks to BoF about the genesis and growth of the Parisian institution. What did you think of the Paris shows? Read Angelo Flaccavento's report.

1. Justin O'Shea Exits Brioni

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Justin O'Shea | Mario Villanueva for BoF

O'Shea was appointed creative director of the Kering-owned fashion house in March of this year.

2. Kate Moss Inc: How the World-Famous Supermodel Is Building a Business of Her Own

Kate Moss | Photo: Nikolai von Bismarck Kate Moss | Photo: Nikolai von Bismarck

Kate Moss | Photo: Nikolai von Bismarck

In her first ever business interview, Kate Moss speaks exclusively to Imran Amed about the future of 'Brand Kate' and why now is the time to launch her own talent agency.

3. Even Chanel and Hermès Susceptible to Current Climate

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In today's climate of economic uncertainty and slow growth, no brand is immune.

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4. How Kering Built a Start-Up to Disrupt the Eyewear Market

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Gucci eyewear | Source: Kevin Tachman for Gucci

Bringing Gucci eyewear in-house, Kering is leading a wider trend for 'intrapreneurial' ventures.

5. Decoding Colette's 20 Years of Cool

Sarah Andelman | Photo: Fe Pinheiro for BoF Sarah Andelman | Photo: Fe Pinheiro for BoF

Sarah Andelman | Photo: Fe Pinheiro for BoF

As she prepares to celebrate 20 years in business, Sarah Andelman talks exclusively to BoF about the genesis and growth of Colette, something of a pilgrimage site during Paris Fashion Week.

6. For Young Brands, Is the Instagram Opportunity Shrinking?

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Once a highly efficient way for young brands to market themselves, Instagram is more crowded, competitive and costly than ever before.

7. The #BoF500 2016 Revealed

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Image: Paul Price for BoF

We unveil the fourth annual #BoF500, the definitive list of people shaping the global fashion industry in 2016.

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