Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Kris Van Assche
Kris Van Assche Exits Berluti
The LVMH-owned men’s label, known for its shoes and custom suiting, said it would adopt a less structured approach to presentations.
Thebe Magugu First LVMH Prize Recipient From Africa
South African designer Thebe Magugu has been awarded the LVMH Prize, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
His and Hers at Berluti
In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more.
An Edgier Ami
There were perfectly desirable pieces in the show, but the more elaborate ones looked a bit weak, and sometimes even forced.
Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear
The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead.
5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results
The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.
At Berluti, Mixed Messages
The collection was freewheeling but lacking cohesion. A few more months of study might help Kris Van Assche hone his recipe.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Why Nobody Is Wearing Black to This Year's Golden Globes
This week, everyone will be talking about the Golden Globes, London Fashion Week Men's, Pitti Uomo and the Consumer Electronics Show. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Nina Ricci Names Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh as Creative Directors
In a new chapter for the brand, the Dutch design duo will head up the luxury house’s women’s ready-to-wear line, debuting their first collection for Pre-Fall 2019.
Inside Rimowa’s Off-White Collaboration with Virgil Abloh and Alexandre Arnault
The luxury streetwear collaboration features a transparent polycarbonate suitcase and follows a successful partnership between Rimowa and Supreme.
News & Analysis
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
Antwerp Academy Student Suicide Calls Teaching Methods into Question
The fashion programme at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, led by Walter Van Beirendonck, is one of the most prestigious in the world. But after a recent suicide, current and former students have come forward with accounts of depression and drug abuse, calling teaching methods into question.
Company Snapshot
The designer’s integration of streetwear into the rigorous and established codes of Dior Homme have won over a new fan base for the brand.
The News in Brief
Chanel CEO Says Price Hikes Driven by Inflation, Craftsmanship
The luxury goods maker is seeking pricing harmonisation across the globe, and adjusts prices in different markets to ensure that the company is”fair to all [its] clients everywhere,” CEO Leena Nair said.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.
Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.