Christian Dior

Julian Klausner’s Dries Van Noten was the winner of a Paris men’s season where grand statements risked overpowering the fashion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Colliding artistry with calculated artlessness, the designer’s debut offered up a great appetiser for a more complex meal to come, writes Tim Blanks.

In a rare in-depth interview, the Dior chief executive talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the logic for hiring Anderson to oversee both the men’s and women’s sides of the business and how the French mega-brand plans to recapture customers amid a sharp downturn in the luxury sector.

The Italian designer in charge of Dior’s womenswear is leaving the LVMH-owned megabrand after a transformative nine-year tenure during which sales quadrupled before being hit hard by a sharp downturn in luxury demand.

If there was ‘beautiful confusion’ in the mix of cruise and couture the powerhouse designer paraded in Rome on Tuesday night, the standing ovation at the end of the show left little doubt she was saying goodbye to Dior after a transformational near-decade tenure and hello to her next act, resurrecting the storied Teatro della Cometa.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is fighting for his political life. A gifting sting that went public last year contributed to eroding public support.

As consumers sober up from post-pandemic exuberance and luxury’s value proposition faces increased scrutiny, brands need to take action on creativity, quality and pricing, writes Luca Solca.

In Paris, leaders in talent acquisition from Chanel, Christian Dior Couture, Coty, Kering, Louis Vuitton, Rimowa and Saint Laurent among many others, attended an exclusive presentation and networking event at Hôtel Plaza Athénée.

Slow to catch on but booming post-pandemic, scents specifically made for hair are helping both fragrance houses and haircare brands grow.

Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.