Luxury’s Turnaround Test

Stefano Gabbana Resigned; The Hotelier Taking on Specialty Retail

BoF DAILY DIGEST ADVERTISEMENT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 Austin-based boutique ByGeorge is expanding its retail footprint with the idea of bringing hospitality-style service to stores. Q1 sales at LVMH and Kering will provide a read on luxury’s turnaround effort. Robert Williams offers a primer. Stefano Gabbana quietly resigned from Dolce & Gabbana and is considering options for his stake in the brand ahead of negotiations with lenders. In Full Coverage, Priya Rao explores the problems facing prestige skincare. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Brunello Cucinelli sales soared 14 percent, suggesting the luxury market is holding up despite the Middle East war. TOP STORIES RetailIs the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels? By Cathaleen Chen As fashion brands race to ink hotel tie-ups, MML Hospitality is reversing the formula, expanding luxury boutique ByGeorge into new markets through placement in its properties and operating the retail floor with a true concierge mindset. READ MORE LuxuryLuxury’s Q1: A Turnaround Test By Robert Williams In this week’s High Margin newsletter: First-quarter sales at LVMH, Kering and Hermès will take the temperature on whether luxury’s turnaround effort is translating to sales. Plus: Galeries Lafayette’s strategy, Brunello Cucinelli’s sales beat and Robert’s favourite store in France. READ MORE LuxuryStefano Gabbana Resigned From Dolce & Gabbana By Bloomberg The mogul is considering options for his roughly 40-percent stake in the Italian fashion brand ahead of negotiations with creditors. READ MORE BeautyDoes Prestige Skincare Still Matter? By Priya Rao This week, Priya Rao gets into it all: moisturisers and serums, the Biebers’ Rhode collab and Nykaa x Deepika Padukone. READ MORE LuxuryBrunello Cucinelli Q1 Revenue Rises 14%, Lifted By Robust Performance in the US By Eric Sylvers The high end cashmere specialist offered an early signal on the resilience of the luxury sector following the outbreak of the Middle East war. READ MORE How the Fear of ‘Old Lady Hands’ Mobilised the Beauty Industry READ MORE BoF PROFESSIONAL Join now and enjoy your first 14 days for just $/£/€1. START TRIAL NEWS BRIEFS •Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Flags Record Year After Strong Quarter •Nike Closes in on UEFA Ball Deal as Adidas Bows Out •Second-Hand Fashion Platform Vinted Reports 38% Jump in Revenue •Kering Will Name Former Chanel Executive, Hotel CEO to Board •Unilever to Buy Supplements Brand Grüns, Boosting Wellbeing Focus BoF CAREERS Jaded London Is Hiring Opportunities at Jaded London include the Head of Marketing, an E-Commerce / Commercial Director, a Senior Menswear Designer, an Influencer Talent + PR Manager, a Creative Executive – Brand & Special Projects and a Creative + Social Co-ordinator - Jaded Man in London. Jaded London is a London-based fashion brand inspired by global street style and targetting a Gen-Z consumer base. Founded in 2013 by sibling duo Jade and Grant Goulden, the brand seeks to build its community through pop-ups, community events and collaborations, such as with footwear brand New Rock and American womenswear brand Omighty. Worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne, the brand is stocked by Selfridges, ASOS and Urban Outfitters. View Jobs The Business of Fashion AGENDA-SETTING INTELLIGENCE, ANALYSIS AND ADVICE FOR THE GLOBAL FASHION COMMUNITY. CONNECT WITH US ON CONTACT US ETHICS POLICY SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING JOB OPPORTUNITIES This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com. Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. All services provided are subject to our Privacy Policy. The Business of Fashion Ltd The Business of Fashion, 54 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NS, United Kingdom businessoffashion.com