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Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

18 October 2019 • By BoF Team

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Luxury’s Supply Chain in the Spotlight

This week, Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump inaugurated a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas. More efficiently meeting local demand, the politics of ‘Made in the USA’ and the threat of future tariffs on European goods were likely key factors in the decision. But the fanfare also underscored on how luxury’s supply chain is coming under greater scrutiny and who’s best positioned to come out ahead.

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The Business of Saving Barneys

11 October 2019 • By BoF Team

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The Business of Saving Barneys

Reviving the upscale department store chain will take more than a Kith-like remake.

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How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

27 September 2019 • By BoF Team

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How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.

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Can Vetements Survive Without Demna?

20 September 2019 • By BoF Team

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Can Vetements Survive Without Demna?

This week, Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia exited the subversive luxury streetwear label, raising questions about the future of the brand — and the state of fashion itself.

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New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

13 September 2019 • By BoF Team

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New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.

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What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

6 September 2019 • By BoF Team

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What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.

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Rihanna Takes Aim at Victoria’s Secret

30 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Rihanna Takes Aim at Victoria’s Secret

The superstar’s Savage x Fenty lingerie line, which just raised $50 million in new funding, is gaining ground on the declining but still-dominant mall brand. Her inclusive, Amazon-streamed answer to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show could provide a boost.

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Can Fashion’s Latest Sustainability Drive Make a Difference?

23 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Can Fashion’s Latest Sustainability Drive Make a Difference?

Brands are signing up to sustainability initiatives like they’re invitations to fashion week’s hottest parties. The jury’s out on whether their commitments will translate into real industry reform.

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

16 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail

Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? BoF does the analysis.

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Rebooting Barneys New York

9 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

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