The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
The independent Swiss watch manufacturer was touted as one of the fastest-growing brands on the Watchbox platform by Watchbox’s chief executive Justin Reis in April to Reuters. De Bethune was founded in 2002 and is lead by watchmaker Denis Flageollet and CEO Pierre Jacques, who will remain with the brand after the deal closes.
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The Future of Watches: The Pre-Owned Market Will Be Worth Up To $32 Billion
Watch brands must work hard to capitalise on the increasingly important second-hand market, while digital platforms will need to sharpen their business models.
Hermès’ elusive sales strategy is at the centre of a new legal challenge for the French luxury giant. BoF breaks down the practices under scrutiny and what the suit could mean for the fashion industry at large.
A sharp drop in the label’s Asia-Pacific sales is the latest sign that Chinese luxury demand is cooling.
This week, Kering flagged sales were down 20 percent at its flagship brand, knocking confidence in the group’s turnaround strategy. ‘A more drastic solution is required,’ one analyst wrote.
A new creative configuration will be announced soon, the Roman couture house said.