LONDON, United Kingdom — By the last two weeks of fashion month, the world had changed, with the coronavirus Covid-19 spreading quickly across the globe. This week on the BoF Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed and Editor-at-Large and renowned fashion critic Tim Blanks give their verdict on a fashion month unlike any other. In uncertain times, […]
All Eyes on Prada in Milan
THE CHEAT SHEET Prada Could Make Headlines On and Off the Runway Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons in 2018 | Source: Getty Images Milan Fashion Week runs Feb. 19-24; highlights include Moncler and Gucci on Feb. 19, Prada and Fendi on Feb. 20, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta on Feb. 22 Prada has denied rumours it […]
Safilo's Sales Hit After Losing LVMH Brands
MILAN, Italy — Italian eyewear maker Safilo said on Wednesday it expected the loss of licences with luxury LVMH brands to wipe €200 million ($220 million) off its annual sales and it would cancel its dividend for five years, sending its shares plunging almost 22 percent. The stock surrendered to profit taking after it gained […]
Fendi Enters the Post-Lagerfeld Era
MILAN, Italy – Since Karl Lagerfeld’s death in February, Silvia Venturini Fendi, creative director of accessories and menswear for the business her grandparents founded in 1925, has taken over the women’s collection that was once Lagerfeld’s domain. The scope of her new responsibilities renders her old title a little banal. What would better suit her […]
What Prada’s 'Murderer Bag' Says About China's Luxury Market
Hello BoF Professionals, welcome to our latest members-only briefing. China’s colossal size and dynamism makes it a top priority for any global business, but it remains opaque to many in the fashion industry. Leveraging our rare access and local knowledge, the BoF China team demystifies the Chinese market with weekly industry analysis and the wider […]