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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News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From the luxury slowdown to shifting consumer tastes and unprecedented demographic shifts, The State of Fashion 2025 explores the biggest challenges and opportunities the industry will face in the coming year.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From the luxury slowdown to shifting consumer tastes and unprecedented demographic shifts, The State of Fashion 2025 explores the biggest challenges and opportunities the industry will face in the coming year.
Luxury
Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini to understand their vision at Valentino, and discuss the emotional connection between creativity and business.
Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini on the New Valentino | The BoF Podcast
At VOICES 2024, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks sits down with Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini to understand their vision at Valentino, and discuss the emotional connection between creativity and business.
Marketing
Lucien Pagès Joins The Independents
The agency founded by Paris public relations star Lucien Pagès is being acquired by the fashion communications giant that owns Karla Otto, Bureau Betak and more.
Lucien Pagès Joins The Independents
The agency founded by Paris public relations star Lucien Pagès is being acquired by the fashion communications giant that owns Karla Otto, Bureau Betak and more.
Luxury
Why Chanel Chose Matthieu Blazy
The designer, fresh off a star turn leading Bottega Veneta, succeeds Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard as artistic director at the French couture and beauty giant, the industry’s most coveted creative post. Fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky breaks down the logic behind the historic choice.
Why Chanel Chose Matthieu Blazy
The designer, fresh off a star turn leading Bottega Veneta, succeeds Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard as artistic director at the French couture and beauty giant, the industry’s most coveted creative post. Fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky breaks down the logic behind the historic choice.
Luxury
At Bottega Veneta: Blazy Out, Trotter In
Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.
At Bottega Veneta: Blazy Out, Trotter In
Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.
Luxury
John Galliano to Exit Maison Margiela
The OTB-owned brand has enjoyed rapid growth as the star designer dialled up its creative impact and steadily redeemed his public image.
John Galliano to Exit Maison Margiela
The OTB-owned brand has enjoyed rapid growth as the star designer dialled up its creative impact and steadily redeemed his public image.
Luxury
Altuzarra Founder Joseph Altuzarra to Step Into CEO Role
The brand’s CEO of five years, Shira Sue Carmi, will step down on Dec. 31; longtime chief operating officer Marta Lastra — recently promoted to president — will work closely with the designer to lead the company.
Altuzarra Founder Joseph Altuzarra to Step Into CEO Role
The brand’s CEO of five years, Shira Sue Carmi, will step down on Dec. 31; longtime chief operating officer Marta Lastra — recently promoted to president — will work closely with the designer to lead the company.
Luxury
Kering Names New CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga
The company is shaking up its executive ranks again amid sliding sales. Balenciaga chief Cédric Charbit will lead Saint Laurent, to be replaced by Gianfranco Gianangeli.
Kering Names New CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga
The company is shaking up its executive ranks again amid sliding sales. Balenciaga chief Cédric Charbit will lead Saint Laurent, to be replaced by Gianfranco Gianangeli.
Beauty
Why the Dire State of Black Beauty Threatens the Entire Industry
A decade-plus of explosive gains for Black-owned brands has given way to a slowdown in everything from funding to representation to retail expansion — and the implications for beauty are far worse than loss of representation alone.
Why the Dire State of Black Beauty Threatens the Entire Industry
A decade-plus of explosive gains for Black-owned brands has given way to a slowdown in everything from funding to representation to retail expansion — and the implications for beauty are far worse than loss of representation alone.
News & Analysis
BoF VOICES 2024 Global Livestream Full Agenda
Valentino’s Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini join the speaker line-up at BoF VOICES 2024. Request your invitation to attend our annual gathering for big thinkers
BoF VOICES 2024 Global Livestream Full Agenda
Valentino’s Alessandro Michele and Jacopo Venturini join the speaker line-up at BoF VOICES 2024. Request your invitation to attend our annual gathering for big thinkers
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2025: Challenges at Every Turn
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.
The State of Fashion 2025: Challenges at Every Turn
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.
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Milanese Momentum: How The Attico Turned Buzz Into Longevity
When Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini founded their womenswear brand in 2016, the Italian designers generated both buzz and business instantly, landing 140 stockists and an approximately 80 percent sell-through rate in their first year. Eight years on, having navigated a global pandemic and on-going economic and market uncertainty, BoF sits down with The Attico’s leaders to learn about how they built a brand with creative and commercial longevity.
Milanese Momentum: How The Attico Turned Buzz Into Longevity
When Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini founded their womenswear brand in 2016, the Italian designers generated both buzz and business instantly, landing 140 stockists and an approximately 80 percent sell-through rate in their first year. Eight years on, having navigated a global pandemic and on-going economic and market uncertainty, BoF sits down with The Attico’s leaders to learn about how they built a brand with creative and commercial longevity.
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.