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What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup
What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.
Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup
What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.
Inside Zegna’s Next Chapter
In a wide-ranging interview, Gildo Zegna opens up about succession, the future of ‘Made in Italy,’ his plans for Tom Ford and Thom Browne and how the Zegna brand can keep surfing a choppy luxury market.
Inside Zegna’s Next Chapter
In a wide-ranging interview, Gildo Zegna opens up about succession, the future of ‘Made in Italy,’ his plans for Tom Ford and Thom Browne and how the Zegna brand can keep surfing a choppy luxury market.
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?
Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.
Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?
The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.
Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?
The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.
Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams
Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.
Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams
Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.
Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.
Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.
How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work
Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.
How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work
Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.
Kering Sales, Smash-and-Grab Theft and Paris Art Week
Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.
Kering Sales, Smash-and-Grab Theft and Paris Art Week
Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.
LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act
Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.
LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act
Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.