The Chinese e-commerce giants are taking their battle for relevance in the lucrative luxury-goods market to a new level, as they aim to crack e-commerce tie-ups with top brands that usually shun selling through third parties.

The Richemont-owned British heritage label has been struggling to boost business performance for years. Can a former Burberry management and creative duo turn things around?

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

In today's News Bites, Dunhill appoints former Burberry menswear designer Mark Weston as its new creative director, while David Tourniaire-Beauciel steps into the shoes of Roland Mouret at Robert Clergerie.

This week, Richmont appointed Andrew Maag as chief executive officer of Dunhill, and Chloé confirmed the departure of creative director Clare Waight Keller.

China’s growing appetite for casual menswear is boosting sportswear and basics brands, while further complicating things for luxury labels.

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.