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.
Giovanni Bianco
News & Analysis
What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market
Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.
What Chanel Can Learn from Nike About the Resale Market
Chanel’s closely watched anti-counterfeiting battle with The RealReal is heating up. But fakes are clearly not the only thing troubling luxury brands about a fast-growing secondary market in which limited-edition Nikes sell for hefty mark-ups, while Chanel bags go for less than their original retail price.
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.
Power Moves | Liberty Hires CMO, J.C. Penney Names CFO
This week, Liberty appoints its first chief marketing officer, while J.C. Penney continues its streak of executive hires with a new chief financial officer.
Announcing SHOWstudio, GB65 and Nova Octo
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
The Snapchat Opportunity
Why the rise of Snapchat is good news for the fashion industry.
Power Moves | Tom Ford Appoints President, Rinascente's Alberto Baldan Resigns
This week, Tom Ford names Brian Blake president and COO, and Alberto Baldan steps down as CEO of Rinascente amidst management changes.
Company Snapshot
The Italian creative director has collaborated with brands like Zegna, Ferragamo and Miu Miu on brand communications.
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.