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.
Named History Of My World after the designer’s tenth anniversary collection in 2005, the online retail platform will stock a selection of products curated by Simons from categories including clothing, homeware and literature. It will also feature limited edition items and special, one-off collaborations.
The platform, which is separate from Simons’ namesake brand, launched on December 16 with blankets, candles and books available to buy.
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.