Philipp Plein is going for it, and some of the industry’s biggest brands have considered accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and other blockchain-based payments. But the risks might still outweigh the benefits for more established players.

BoF sat down with Oksana Moroz-Hunt, president and founder of Sanahunt, to learn how the largest luxury store in Ukraine is developing its menswear business.

The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.

Security guards ushered employees out of stores on Friday, and the Italian fashion house's US CEO has resigned alongside other senior-level executives. The brand is seeking an agreement with creditors to stay afloat as it searches for an investor.

" Philipp Plein said it had been 'beyond excited to work with' the singer but had been misled by an individual gone rogue."

This week, everyone will be talking about how Kering will address its various Gucci-related controversies, London Fashion Week kicking off with yet another Brexit vote and Frieze Los Angeles joining a crowded fashion calendar. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.

The German designer’s over-the-top aesthetic has passionate devotees, but some are starting to say it’s too much.