The move will help the communications powerhouse build its position in the US market. Further acquisitions are planned, CEO Isabelle Chouvet told BoF.

At European luxury’s first major outing in the fast-growing Indian market, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri will showcase the focus on feminist values and global craftsmanship that have helped power growth for Dior, BoF can exclusively reveal.

The LVMH-owned beauty giant opened its first brick-and-mortar location in the UK after launching digital-first last October. The Business of Beauty breaks down Sephora’s strategy and what’s at stake for the retailer.

It comes ahead of a retail push by the brand, which will include a new location on London’s prestigious Bond Street and a revamp of its Paris flagship.

CEO Michael Kliger said the company would increase its focus on cultivating a top-end clientele as demand from aspirational consumers softens.

La DoubleJ, the Milan-based lifestyle brand best known for its exuberant, joyful prints and cheeky sense of humour, has named Maureen Chiquet its new chairwoman as it looks to ramp up global growth.

The former Bottega Veneta designer’s first collection is London Fashion Week’s hottest ticket. Ahead of the show, BoF breaks down what’s at stake for the British megabrand.

The New-York born, London-based designer made upcycled clothes hot enough for Rihanna and Dua Lipa. Now he’s trying to balance environmental values with building a brand.