Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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Global Markets
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Luxury
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Luxury
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Retail
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Luxury
Ferragamo Parts Ways With CEO Marco Gobbetti
Gobbetti will leave next month after just over three years in the role, during which he failed to stop sliding sales and shares lost 66 percent of their value.
Ferragamo Parts Ways With CEO Marco Gobbetti
Gobbetti will leave next month after just over three years in the role, during which he failed to stop sliding sales and shares lost 66 percent of their value.
Luxury
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Luxury
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Luxury
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Can Stone Island Scale Without Losing Its Spirit?
CEO Robert Triefus is balancing celebrity-fronted global campaigns and flagship stores in luxury shopping hubs with efforts to preserve the brand’s tribal appeal.
Partner Content
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
Industry Leaders Share Perspectives at Milan Fashion Week Men’s Celebration
BoF, together with Amazon Fashion, unite renowned designers, executives, entrepreneurs and creatives from brands and businesses including Prada, Bottega Veneta, Moncler, Bally, Versace, Marni, Stone Island, Zegna, Tod’s, Cabana Magazine, Diesel and Setchu.
Luxury
Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.
Proenza Schouler Founders Depart the Brand
Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are exiting the New York-based label they founded 20 years ago.
Luxury
The State of Fashion: Luxury
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.
The State of Fashion: Luxury
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.
Workplace & Talent
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025
Soft skills like agility, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work across departments and categories will be crucial in 2025 — but true success will mean playing the long game.
How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025
Soft skills like agility, intellectual curiosity and an ability to work across departments and categories will be crucial in 2025 — but true success will mean playing the long game.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.