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.
Pietro Beccari
Pharrell Williams: The Future of Luxury Is ‘Freedom’
With his first Louis Vuitton men’s show behind him, BoF 500 cover star Pharrell Williams shares his long-term vision for the future of Louis Vuitton, and luxury itself, with BoF’s Imran Amed.
At Louis Vuitton, a New CEO’s Mission
This week, Dior’s Pietro Beccari was named CEO of LVMH flagship Louis Vuitton, luxury’s biggest brand with €20 billion in annual sales. The job comes with high stakes and big shoes to fill.
Luxury
Case Study | Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon
How did a 75-year-old brand triple its revenues in just four years? By overhauling its commercial offer, racing into e-commerce and investing in spectacular flagships, Christian Dior Couture has radically accelerated its business, transforming itself into “a homegrown Chanel challenger within LVMH.”
Case Study | Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon
How did a 75-year-old brand triple its revenues in just four years? By overhauling its commercial offer, racing into e-commerce and investing in spectacular flagships, Christian Dior Couture has radically accelerated its business, transforming itself into “a homegrown Chanel challenger within LVMH.”
The Strategy Behind Dior’s New Megastore
CEO Pietro Beccari reveals how a sprawling revamp of Dior’s historic Avenue Montaigne hub fits into wider plans for the fast-growing brand. ‘It’s not a store, it’s a universe,’ he said.
LVMH Is Trusting Kim Jones to Define Fendi's Post-Karl Look
The British designer is following in the footsteps of fashion multi-tasker Karl Lagerfeld, becoming artistic director for womenswear at Rome-based Fendi while keeping his job as designer of Dior Homme.
Is Dior Catching Up With Chanel?
Today, as Dior stages a destination runway show in Italy, a new report shows the LVMH-owned brand's finances inching closer to those of its oldest rival, fashion-and-beauty juggernaut Chanel.
Luxury
Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic
With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.
Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic
With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.
Why Luxury Brands Aren't Giving Up on Fashion Month
Major luxury houses are moving ahead with plans for live fashion shows in September despite coronavirus uncertainty.
Dior Revives Fashion Shows
The luxury brand is continuing the calendar fashion weeks with live stream shows.
Despite the Critics, Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Is a Success
Today’s Christian Dior show may again disappoint critics, but lacklustre reviews haven’t slowed momentum at the house, where sales are expected to grow 26 percent this year, according to Morgan Stanley.
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.
Bernard Arnault Talks Hedi Slimane, Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld at LVMH’s Annual Shareholder Meeting
The group’s chairman and chief executive also addressed criticism around his Notre-Dame donation, and concerns from animal rights activists about LVMH’s use of exotic skins.
Company Snapshot
The inventive chief executive turned Fendi around and succeeded Sidney Toledano at the helm of Dior before leading LVMH flagship Louis Vuitton.
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.