Giorgio Armani Posts 24% Profit Drop in Tough 2024, Steps Up Investments
The Milanese group was hit by declining revenues and a slight increase in operating costs but said it retained a long-term approach amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand.
luxury / Home & Design
How to Sell Home Design Online
E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
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Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules
Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.
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Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
New Paris Design Fair To Launch Alongside Fashion Week
Matter and Shape is a new design fair set to be held in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week.
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Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
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Why Are Fashion Brands Piling Into Homeware?
The Salone del Mobile design fair has become such an important platform for fashion brands that, this week, Bottega Veneta closed its flagship on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone and transformed it into an art installation.
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Inside BoF and Cabana Magazine’s Cocktail at Milan Design Week
Angela Missoni, Valentino’s Jacopo Venturini, Versace’s Emmanuel Gintzburger, Moncler’s Remo Ruffini, Loro Piana’s Damien Bertrand, Umit Benan, Karla Otto, Tamu McPherson, Alain Elkann, Osanna Visconti and DimoreStudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci joined Imran Amed and Martina Mondadori on Wednesday evening in Milan.
Inside BoF and Cabana Magazine’s Cocktail at Milan Design Week
Angela Missoni, Valentino’s Jacopo Venturini, Versace’s Emmanuel Gintzburger, Moncler’s Remo Ruffini, Loro Piana’s Damien Bertrand, Umit Benan, Karla Otto, Tamu McPherson, Alain Elkann, Osanna Visconti and DimoreStudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci joined Imran Amed and Martina Mondadori on Wednesday evening in Milan.
Vogue Italia Launches ‘Life In Vogue’ Exhibit During Salone del Mobile Milano
To celebrate the Milan Furniture Fair and the relaunch of the Vogue Casa supplement, the title has tasked eight furniture designers with reimagining the Vogue office space for a four-day public exhibit.
The News in Brief
E-Commerce Firm Jumia Draws Takeover Interest From Axian
A deal between the biggest e-commerce platform in Africa and telecommunications company Axian would help both company expand across the continent.
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Exclusive: Smythson of Bond Street Acquired by Oakley Capital
The British luxury lifestyle brand, known for its leather handbags, notebooks, homeware and other accessories, will look to accelerate its growth and expand internationally.
L’Oréal to Acquire Hair Care Brand Color Wow
Hair care was the second fastest-growing category at L’Oréal last year after fragrances.
Bold Management Acquires Influencer Agency The Digital Prototype
The deal bolsters Bold’s talent management capabilities in France.