Investors Brace for More Volatility With Trump Set to Address Congress
The president’s remarks come at a pivotal point for markets.
Financial Markets
A financial lens on the fast-changing fashion sector, including markets, investors and deals.
Why Luxury Brands Can’t Ignore the Recession Threat Forever
High-end brands continue to report record sales and profits, even as mass retailers trim their outlooks for the autumn and winter. Can it last?
Why Luxury Brands Can’t Ignore the Recession Threat Forever
High-end brands continue to report record sales and profits, even as mass retailers trim their outlooks for the autumn and winter. Can it last?
BoF LIVE | Making Sense of Fashion’s M&A Market
A panel of experts discuss what’s happening in fashion deal-making and what to be on the lookout for.
BoF LIVE | Making Sense of Fashion’s M&A Market
A panel of experts discuss what’s happening in fashion deal-making and what to be on the lookout for.
Fashion’s IPO Roadshow Grinds to a Halt
This week, everyone will be talking about uncertainty in financial markets and the release of BoF Insights’ new report on the handbag market.
Fashion’s IPO Roadshow Grinds to a Halt
This week, everyone will be talking about uncertainty in financial markets and the release of BoF Insights’ new report on the handbag market.
What Happens When Big Companies Buy Cool Ones
Zalando’s acquisition of Highsnobiety is just the latest in a spate of deals in which a company seeking relevance snapped up a smaller, hipper entity in the hopes of reaching a savvier, often younger, consumer. But does chasing cool ever work?
What Happens When Big Companies Buy Cool Ones
Zalando’s acquisition of Highsnobiety is just the latest in a spate of deals in which a company seeking relevance snapped up a smaller, hipper entity in the hopes of reaching a savvier, often younger, consumer. But does chasing cool ever work?
Fashion’s Top M&A Targets
The market may be cooling, but a number of in-demand brands remain of interest to financial backers. BoF identifies the top targets.
Fashion’s Top M&A Targets
The market may be cooling, but a number of in-demand brands remain of interest to financial backers. BoF identifies the top targets.
Luxury E-Commerce: Crash or Correction?
In a little more than one year, luxury e-commerce stocks, from Farfetch to The RealReal, have plummeted from astronomical highs to trading at significant discounts to benchmark Amazon.
Luxury E-Commerce: Crash or Correction?
In a little more than one year, luxury e-commerce stocks, from Farfetch to The RealReal, have plummeted from astronomical highs to trading at significant discounts to benchmark Amazon.
Weak Euro, Strong Dollar: What It Means for Fashion
Last week, the euro neared parity with the dollar for the first time in 20 years, reflecting a darkening outlook for Europe’s economy as well as moves to curb inflation in the US. For the luxury sector there may be an upside to the shift.
Weak Euro, Strong Dollar: What It Means for Fashion
Last week, the euro neared parity with the dollar for the first time in 20 years, reflecting a darkening outlook for Europe’s economy as well as moves to curb inflation in the US. For the luxury sector there may be an upside to the shift.
Fashion’s Bumpy Road Ahead
This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala, earnings season and the BoF Tech Summit.
Fashion’s Bumpy Road Ahead
This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala, earnings season and the BoF Tech Summit.
War and Contagion Strike Again
For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.
War and Contagion Strike Again
For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Why Fashion Week Is Here to Stay
As the Covid-19 crisis recedes, Pierre Mallevays examines the life, death and rebirth of fashion week.
Why Fashion Week Is Here to Stay
As the Covid-19 crisis recedes, Pierre Mallevays examines the life, death and rebirth of fashion week.
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
Why On Running Could Be Worth $6 Billion
With its upcoming IPO, the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sneaker upstart expects to raise as much as $622 million at a valuation above $6 billion on the back of its rapid growth and plans to push further into the lucrative lifestyle market.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Trump FTC Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
The organisation’s chairman Andrew Ferguson vowed to aggressively block illegal mergers, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to challenging deals that violate antitrust laws, continuing the stance taken during the Biden administration.
True Religion Acquired by Private Equity Firm Acon Investments
The deal, which included participation from American Eagle’s chief executive, will help the denim maker expand globally.
Sneaker Maker Golden Goose Is Said to Kick Off Milan IPO Soon
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose SpA plans to kick off an initial public offering in Milan as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, extending a strong rebound in European listings this year.
Europe Luxury Stocks Slide After Richemont Chairman Says Inflation Is Denting Demand
Luxury goods stocks slumped in Europe, wiping out more than $25 billion in market value after Richemont chairman Johann Rupert said inflation is starting to dent demand across the region.
US Inflation Cooling as Consumer Prices Rise Moderately Again
US consumer prices increased moderately in July as higher rents were mostly offset by declining costs of goods such as motor vehicles and furniture, a trend that could persuade the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged next month.
Kim Kardashian Hires Wall Street Talent to Bulk Up Buyout Firm
Kim Kardashian’s private equity firm hired a half-dozen financial-industry professionals, including a new chief operating officer who previously worked at alternative investment giant Apollo Global Management Inc.
US Economy Shrinks for a Second Quarter, Raising Recession Odds
Gross domestic product fell at a 0.9 percent annualised rate after a 1.6 percent decline in the first three months of the year, the Commerce Department’s preliminary estimate showed Thursday.