LVMH Prize Names Finalists, Adds Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams to Jury
On Sept. 10 the eight designers will present their collections at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
Caroline Brown
Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis
In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.
In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability
Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.
Power Moves | Vogue Italia Names Creative Director, Elle UK Announces Editor-In-Chief
This week, Vogue Italia appoints Ferdinando Verderi creative director, while Hearst UK names Ann-Marie Curtis’ replacement.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | CEO and Creative Directors Exit DKNY, TCS US Expansion, Condé Nast VPs
This week, chief executive officer Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow exited their posts at DKNY, and The Communications Store has appointed Stacie Henderson to lead its US operations.
Power Moves | CEO and Creative Directors Exit DKNY, TCS US Expansion, Condé Nast VPs
This week, chief executive officer Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow exited their posts at DKNY, and The Communications Store has appointed Stacie Henderson to lead its US operations.
As Online Sales Soar, Brands Must Boost Digital Innovation
Booming e-commerce sales on Black Friday underscore the need for continued digital investment, but front-end upgrades are only the tip of the iceberg.
DKNY Confirms Departure of CEO and Creative Directors
DKNY chief executive Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow will leave the company before the end of year.
Pierre-Yves Roussel on Why LVMH Sold Donna Karan
LVMH's surprise decision to sell Donna Karan International was driven by an unsolicited offer at a high price and a poor fit with the group's luxury business model, says Pierre-Yves Roussel.
LVMH, Boosting Women
At LVMH, women were seriously underrepresented in senior positions. In 2009, the group launched ‘EllesVMH’ to boost women leaders. Is it working?
Power Moves | DKNY Taps Public School Designers, Eva Chen Exits Lucky, DVF Names CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Peter Copping Exits Nina Ricci, Caroline Brown to Donna Karan, Coty CEO Departs
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Tory Burch Hires Co-CEO, Brown Exits Carolina Herrera, Adidas Poaches Nike Designers
LONDON, United Kingdom – BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Bruno Guillon Out at Mulberry, Bruno Sälzer Exits Escada, Canali Taps Pompilio
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Company Snapshot
The experienced executive who gracefully oversaw Donna Karan’s departure from DKNY has now turned her attention to sustainability and entrepreneurship.
The News in Brief
Valentino’s Full-Year Sales Fall 3 Percent
The results help to explain owner Mayhoola’s decision to shake up the brand’s aesthetic direction by hiring former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine
The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on its website last week.
Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned
A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an auction of the personal wardrobe of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand
Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case
The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile and snakeskin handbags into the US.
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.