For decades Gucci and Louis Vuitton dominated the luxury accessory markets. Their bags and shoes were status symbols, sported by celebrities and royalty around the globe. But by the 1970s both companies were struggling. Louis Vuitton was being run by the great-grandsons of the company’s founder. They were risk-averse, unwilling to make any changes. And the h ... Show More
Jun 2022
Best of Business Wars Daily | Wardrobe Changes | 8
<p>Big fashion brands are trying to diversify their customer base, and also lure consumers to tailored in-person shopping experiences — but it doesn't always go as planned. On this episode, we're joined by Alana Hope Levinson, a freelance culture writer and editor and host o ... Show More
40m 26s
Jul 2022
Gucci vs Louis Vuitton | The Wolf in Cashmere | 2
<p>Now merged with luxury drinks company Moët Hennessy, Louis Vuitton finds itself being squeezed out, overpowered in the merger. In an attempt to regain control, Louis Vuitton’s CEO forms an alliance with Bernard Arnault, one of France’s most ambitious businessmen. Louis Vuitton ... Show More
39m 37s
Feb 2023
Gucci vs Louis Vuitton | On reste en famille | 1
Pendant des décennies, Gucci et Louis Vuitton ont dominé le monde du luxe avec leurs créations. Symboles de réussite et de succès, leurs sacs et leurs chaussures ont été portées par les stars et têtes couronnées du monde entier. Mais dans les années 1970, les deux entreprises ont ... Show More
40m 43s
Oct 2022
Inside the $7 Billion Dior Phenomenon
<p>How the 75-year-old luxury house tripled its revenue in just four years, according to BoF luxury editor Robert Williams. </p><br><p><strong>Background: </strong></p><br><p>In 1947, months after being founded, Christian Dior Couture revolutionised dressing with its “N ... Show More
30m 1s
Dec 2021
Gucci: The Fashion History of a Family, Part I
Today, the name Gucci, with its iconic double "G" logo, is an internationally renowned luxury fashion label. But what of the Gucci family responsible for its creation? In this week's two part series, we delve into the fashion history of one of the world's most instantly recogniza ... Show More
35m 44s
Mar 2023
Robert Triefus on Leading Gucci Into the Metaverse
<p><em>At The BoF Professional Summit: An Inflection Point in Fashion Tech, the seasoned luxury executive explained why Gucci believes in the long-term potential of fashion and web3. </em></p><br><p>Background:</p><br><p>Last September, Gucci announced that its CMO, Ro ... Show More
20m 47s
Mar 2024
What Goes Around Comes Around’s founders: Luxury brands 'holding things close to the chest' benefits resale
Seth Weisser and Gerard Maione co-founded the luxury resale company What Goes Around Comes Around 31 years ago, starting with a single storefront in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood. In the decades since, they’ve built up a strong B2B business, with distribution partners from Dillard’s to ... Show More
44m 59s
Apr 2024
The Normal Brand’s Jimmy and Lan Sansone: ‘To build a lasting brand, you need a brick-and-mortar presence’
In 2015, Jimmy, Lan and Conrad Sansone launched The Normal Brand, a fashion company focused on easy, comfortable clothing suitable for both workdays and weekends. In the nine years since, without outside funding, the brothers have opened 11 stores — in cities including Nashville ... Show More
32m 35s