Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Highlights

Jil Sander and the Power of Love

Designers Luke and Lucie Meier have softened the fast-growing brand’s signature rigour with a newfound dreaminess that is all about them, writes Tim Blanks.

Case Studies & Reports

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BoF Insights | Dynamic Journeys: China’s Luxury Shoppers at Home and Abroad

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Case Study | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy

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BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality

Latest News & Analysis

Tod’s Appoints Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director

Tamburini, who is joining the brand from Kering’s Bottega Veneta, will show his first collection during the next Milan womenswear week in February.

Why Going Private Won’t Solve Farfetch’s Problems

The luxury e-tailer could be the latest e-commerce firm to go private amid its worst year as a public company. But Farfetch’s much scrutinised lack of focus could persist outside the public market.

The BoF Podcast | Leena Nair on Leading Chanel Into the Future

Chanel’s global CEO Leena Nair joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2023 to discuss the vision she’s crafting for the iconic French luxury brand.

Matthew Williams to Exit Givenchy

The American designer will depart the LVMH-owned fashion house effective January 1st with succession plans yet to be announced.

Audemars Piguet Launches Collab with Travis Scott in Latest Culture Play

In partnership with Scott, Audemars Piguet is set to release a limited-edition version of its Royal Oak watch and a capsule collection of co-branded merchandise from the watchmaking house and Cactus Jack Records.

Report: Farfetch in Talks to Take Company Private

Farfetch’s chief executive José Neves is reportedly conferring with top shareholders, including Richemont and Alibaba, and JP Morgan about delisting the company, The Telegraph reported on Tuesday. A take-private deal could happen imminently as Farfetch’s stock remains under pressure, according to the report. The e-tailer’s share price has plummeted more than 80 percent since its 2018 IPO.

Chanel’s Three Pillars for the Future

At The Business of Fashion’s VOICES 2023 gathering, Chanel’s global CEO Leena Nair outlined to BoF founder Imran Amed the vision she’s crafted during her first two years leading the iconic brand.

At Art Basel, Lessons in Engaging Luxury Customers

Across its 53-year history, international art fair Art Basel has been quick to innovate, catering to a rapidly developing art market and its customers. Today, it is utilising its expertise to help fashion and luxury do the same.

The Tragedy and Triumph of Diane von Fürstenberg

Almost 50 years since the creation of the ‘Wrap Dress,’ von Fürstenberg reflects on the highs and lows of her eponymous brand.

The Logic Behind Louis Vuitton’s Hong Kong Show

While Chanel recently restaged its latest cruise show in nearby Shenzhen, Louis Vuitton is betting on Hong Kong for the unveiling of Pharrell’s second collection for the house.

Designer Nancy Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Exotic-Skin Designer Handbags

The Colombian designer faces up to 20 years in jail and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.

Taking Stock of the Burberry Reboot

The British luxury brand’s quarterly results were disappointing, but we have yet to see the full potential of the new business and creative vision take hold, writes Imran Amed.

THE NEWS IN BRIEF

Mytheresa’s Growth, Profits Slip Amid Luxury Slowdown

The luxury e-tailer saw modest growth as aspirational luxury consumers cut back on nonessential spending. In its first quarter of the year that ended in September, Mytheresa’s gross merchandise volume — a measure of goods sold on the platform — rose 3 percent year over year to €204 million ($224 million), against a 13 percent increase in the previous quarter.