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It’s a sign that the toe dip into wholesale was a success. It came as a surprise when the brand launched at Bergdorf, after Philo had hinted in an interview with The New York Times that she wanted to open “some sort” of physical space. Many took this to mean a brand store (though Philo didn’t specify). The launch into — and double down on — wholesale reflects the difficulty of DTC-only — particularly given the brand’s high price points. “If you’re going to spend $10,000 on a piece, you want to see it, feel it, touch it, try it on,” Gary Wassner,…

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts.Just back from summer break, and the C-suite merry-go-round has already resumed. Christian Dior Couture has appointed Benedetta Petruzzo, CEO of Miu Miu, as managing director. She will take up the role on 15 October, reporting to Delphine Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of Dior.“I am convinced that Benedetta’s talent and leadership will be major assets in the continued development of Dior’s activities and its international influence,” Arnault said in a statement.Petruzzo will succeed Charles Delapalme, who joined Dior in 2018 and…

Having an ear to the streets mirrors his predecessor, the late Virgil Abloh (also the founder of Off-White), says Rhianne Sinclair-Phillips, founder and creative strategy director of FRM Creative. “Pharrell comes from music. He’s a musician and a producer, so he knows and understands how sound can translate globally,” adds Sinclair-Phillips. “It’s smart of Louis Vuitton to say: this is what’s new, what’s hot, and we’re going to make sure they have a presence at our show.”There is an opportunity for luxury brands to become early adopters and grow with these emerging artists, experts say. “If the return on investment…

This article first appeared on Vogue. Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts.It’s been a very sporty summer, and it isn’t over yet. The 2024 Paralympics Games kicked off today in Paris with an outstanding opening ceremony staged on the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées.While the inaugural event at the Olympics involved Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and lots of Christian Dior, emerging talent took the spotlight at the Paralympics. It was around four months ago that the Paris-based designer Louis-Gabriel Nouchi received a call from Daphné Bürki,…

Chopard’s tie-up marks another major campaign for Hadid, who, after taking some time off for health reasons, has this year grabbed headlines as the new face of Saint Laurent and later for Adidas (this campaign was withdrawn amid controversy).For Chopard, the choice of Bella Hadid signals the beginning of a new era because whatever Bella Hadid wears, says, does and touches instantly goes viral.A glance at Hadid’s social media figures explains why. With 70 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, Bella Hadid is ranked among the top 100 influencers worldwide by social media analytics company HypeAuditor.“Bella Hadid has built a…

“First and foremost, we are doing it for Ukrainian designers and the Ukrainian fashion industry,” says founder and CEO of Ukrainian Fashion Week Iryna Danylevska. “Journalists cover military events and tragedies that constantly take place in Ukraine. We wanted to speak in a different language and for the world to see us, hear us, and appreciate our resilience,” she says. “We expect Ukrainian Fashion Week will have a lot of attention from media and social media and it’s going to be a source of inspiration for the whole nation.”Safety concernsWhile the bulk of the fighting remains in Ukraine’s Eastern regions,…

“That was my ‘oh, shit’ moment,” said Miner. “Suddenly the goal of $3 million in 2025 that would have avoided significant cash shortfalls felt very difficult to get to.” His partners were planning him flat when he needed a 20 per cent growth to reach his goal. After a couple of calls with his accountant and outsourced CFO, he decided that it was time to call it. He explained: “I could have rolled the dice and really gambled to continue, but I don’t have the resources to make that money up, and I could not just enter this place that…

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts.Ganni has long been Copenhagen Fashion Week’s flagship brand. But after two seasons off showing in the Danish capital, Ganni is making the move to Paris Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2025, with a show on Tuesday 24 September. And it’s not a one-off.“Ganni has established itself globally, and as we enter our next chapter of growth, showcasing in Paris is a natural evolution for our brand equity and scale,” said Ganni CEO Laura Du Rusquec in a statement. Du Rusquec, who was previously…

“Labels like Fubu, Billionaire Boys Club and Icecream did a lot of branding in that kind of way,” says Rob Nowill, fashion editor and former content director at Mr Porter. “Then, you had Evisu doing huge branding across the rear of denim and sweatpants.”The resurgence of this Y2K design staple arguably owes as much to one contemporary brand as it does to labels from the golden age of streetwear. Besides a brief renaissance via Pyrex and Hood By Air in the early 2010s, the groin graphic lay relatively dormant for a couple of decades. “Until Corteiz revived it, reintroducing it…

However, as we navigate economic and political uncertainties consumers are shifting their behaviour, Panzoni says. “The focus is moving away from these abstract, symbolic purchases to garments with clear, functional value propositions. In this climate, consumers are prioritising practicality and reliability in their fashion choices, seeking clothing that offers tangible benefits and straightforward utility,” she continues. “Clothes that simply want to be clothes are in.”Danielle Windsor, founder of London-based label Yaitte, believes that this shift is also driven by increasing sustainability efforts. “The temperature of the industry reflects a complete shift in thinking, exposing the damaging effects of over-consumption and…