Prada

Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.

The Milanese fashion company reported quarterly sales up 13 percent, outperforming key competitors in a difficult market as Miu Miu continued its surge.

Prada is adding one of Italy’s most famous brands to its stable at an attractive price. But the group is also piling on complexity in a difficult luxury market.

Prada plans to invest an additional €250 million in relaunching Versace, which has struggled to keep up with bigger heritage brands since selling to Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings in 2018.

Just a few years ago, designer sneakers were an “it” item driving huge sales. Today the situation has changed, though they still have their place in luxury’s arsenal.

From Alaïa’s Teckel to Lemaire’s Croissant and Prada’s Buckle bag, signature bag shapes can power growth and crystallise brand identity for luxury houses.

DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF's new social intelligence tool BoF INSIGHTS PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.

Miu Miu’s retail sales remained strong in the fourth quarter, rising 84 percent, while Prada grew by 4 percent.

A deal would create a group with a broader base that is more resistant to business cycles, but turning Versace around could take years and hit short-term profits.

On the third day of Milan Fashion Week, Prada, Roberto Cavalli and Etro proposed their takes on how a woman should look.