Salomon President and CEO Franco Fogliato Steps Down
Salomon chief executive Franco Fogliato will depart the brand effective immediately due to personal reasons, parent company Amer Sports said Friday.
Frida Giannini
Fixing the Whitewashed Influencer Economy
BoF breaks down the system of pay gaps, racist exclusion and algorithms that keep black influencers from excelling — and what needs to happen to make it stop.
Alber Elbaz and Richemont Are Launching a New Fashion Venture. They Have Their Work Cut Out for Them.
The former Lanvin creative director has inked a partnership with the Swiss luxury conglomerate.
Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't
The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?
How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?
Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.
With Super-Agency Plans on Hold, Management Artists Adds Consulting
After abandoning a planned merger with Great Bowery, the talent management business is opening a consulting division that groups different types of creatives together to work on projects for brands.
The Godly Garden of Alessandro Michele’s Gucci
An extra-dimensional spirituality that you can feel but not see animates the designer’s quest at the Italian megabrand.
Gucci Strikes China Gold Thanks to ‘Moonlight Clans’ Who Spend it All
This new breed of spenders, millennial shoppers bent on spending everything they earn on luxury goods, represent a major cultural shift away from a more conservative consumer landscape in China.
Chart of the Week | Blockbuster Gucci Continues to Boost Kering
The blockbuster success of Gucci, which surpassed €6 billion in sales for the first time in 2017, continues to drive Kering's record-breaking growth. Can the conglomerate maintain its momentum?
BoF’s Fantasy Fashion Draft Picks
Where should fashion’s cohort of free agent designers land? BoF pairs the industry’s top creative talent with houses in need of a creative jolt.
How Long Can Kering’s Blockbuster Success Continue?
The French conglomerate has given rise to commercial juggernauts like Gucci and Saint Laurent, as well as Demna Gvasalia’s white-hot Balenciaga. How long can the momentum last?
How LACMA’s Art + Film Gala Became ‘the Met Ball of the West’
In a city studded with red carpets, the annual benefit — deftly orchestrated by Eva Chow — stands at the growing intersection of art, fashion and entertainment.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
Company Snapshot
The accessories specialist kept Gucci growing with commercial hits. She exited the brand in January 2015.
The News in Brief
Picky Consumers Jilting Big Brands Are Unilever India’s New Risk
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc is battling a slowing rate of growth in revenue and profits while its share price is lagging.
Rent the Runway Eyes Record Jump as Earnings Spark Revival Hope
The stock surged as much as 226 percent in intraday trading Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
CDC Reportedly Investigating Several Cases of Illnesses From Botox Injections
Health officials in Tennessee and Illinois this week said they were investigating cases of botulism-like illnesses that appeared connected to Botox injections received in a non-medical setting.
Nike Pins Hopes on Olympics to Win Back Market Share
The brand is hoping that Olympians breaking records in Nike gear could help push more shoppers to the label, which has seen slowed sales growth.
Three Films Produced by Saint Laurent Selected For Cannes Film Festival
Saint Laurent Productions announced it had co-produced three films chosen for the 77th Cannes Film Festival’s official selection in May.
Louis Vuitton Taps Wieden+Kennedy Veteran to Lead Communications
Advertising executive Blake Harrop is set to join Louis Vuitton as executive vice president, image and communications, according to an internal announcement seen by BoF.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.