Why Luxury Brands Hesitate to Sign India’s Cricketers In the world of sports, few athletes hold as much influence over their fans as cricketers in India. With a massive fan following and a revered status in the country, these sportsmen have the potential to be powerful marketing vehicles for global luxury fashion brands. However, despite […]
Dolce & Gabbana Looks to Beauty to Safeguard Independence
Dolce & Gabbana Looks to Beauty to Safeguard Independence Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is setting its sights on the lucrative beauty industry to ensure its independence and solidify its market presence. With a strategic move towards in-house management of its beauty products, the company is aiming to achieve €1 billion in annual […]
Op-Ed | Can Ralph Lauren and Coach Reboot American Luxury?
Op-Ed | Can Ralph Lauren and Coach Reboot American Luxury? In the realm of luxury fashion, European brands have long been considered the epitome of sophistication and status. However, recent developments in the industry have seen a shift in consumer preferences, with many turning away from European luxury giants due to dramatic price hikes. This […]
A Restless, Radical Mind: How Jonathan Anderson Transfigured Loewe
A Restless, Radical Mind: How Jonathan Anderson Transfigured Loewe In the realm of fashion, there are designers, and then there are visionaries – those rare individuals who possess an innate ability to not only push boundaries but to completely redefine them. Jonathan Anderson, the creative genius behind the transformation of Loewe, undoubtedly falls into the […]
Jonathan Anderson at Loewe: The Ultimate Designer-Curator
Jonathan Anderson at Loewe: The Ultimate Designer-Curator When it comes to the world of luxury fashion, there are designers, and then there are visionaries. Jonathan Anderson, during his remarkable 11-year tenure at Loewe, has transcended the traditional role of a designer to become the ultimate designer-curator. Under his crafty and innovative leadership, the Spanish label […]
The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins
The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins As the fashion world continues to witness seismic shifts, the recent announcements of Demna Gvasalia’s appointment as the new artistic director of Gucci and Dario Vitale taking the creative reins from Donatella Versace at Versace mark the beginning of a new era for these […]
Will Gucci’s Demna Strategy Work?
Will Gucci’s Demna Strategy Work? When Kering, the luxury fashion conglomerate, announced its decision to appoint Demna Gvasalia, the creative genius behind Balenciaga, as the new creative director of Gucci, the fashion world was sent into a frenzy. The move was seen as a bold and risky strategy by many, considering Gucci’s status as one […]
Prada’s CEO Flies to New York as Speculation Swirls Over Versace Bid
Prada’s CEO Flies to New York as Speculation Swirls Over Versace Bid Amidst the whispers of a potential acquisition of Versace, the fashion world is buzzing with excitement as Prada’s CEO, Andrea Guerra, recently jetted off to New York. Reports suggest that he was accompanied by Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of the Italian luxury group’s […]
Cucinelli Sees Operating Profit Increase 13% in 2024, Confirms Guidance
Cucinelli Sees Operating Profit Increase 13% in 2024, Confirms Guidance Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has once again demonstrated its prowess in the fashion industry by announcing a remarkable 13 percent increase in operating profit for the year 2024. This significant boost in profitability not only showcases the brand’s resilience but also underlines its ability […]
Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking
Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, the spotlight was not just on the renowned fashion houses like Duran Lantink, Valentino, and Balenciaga. Instead, it was a day where the clothes themselves took center stage, conveying messages that went beyond the traditional realms of brand […]