Simone Stern Carbone

Simone Stern Carbone, a luxury correspondent with expertise in handbags, reveals the iconic status of luxury bags in fashion. She discusses how a single design, like Alaïa’s wiener dog-shaped Teckel, can significantly impact a brand's success. The conversation dives into the importance of innovation amidst fast fashion replication and the challenges brands face in maintaining relevance. Stern Carbone also highlights how luxury handbags serve as entry-level status symbols, balancing brand heritage with the need for modern appeal.

Simone Stern Carbone, a BOF correspondent specializing in the jewelry market, and Joan Kennedy, who focuses on luxury novelty jewelry, dive into the thriving world of jewelry amidst a luxury sales slowdown. They explore how consumers view luxury jewelry as a safe investment while smaller brands create deep, personal connections with buyers. Kennedy highlights the emotional motivations behind jewelry purchases and shares how independent designers are successfully marketing their unique pieces by being relatable and innovative.

Join Sarah Kent, the Chief Sustainability Correspondent, and Simone Stern Carbone, Luxury Correspondent, as they dive into the seismic impact of Trump's tariffs on the fashion industry. They discuss how luxury brands, previously insulated by European production, will now face challenges from import duties. Kent explains the unrealistic expectation of reviving US-based manufacturing, while Stern Carbone highlights the delicate balance luxury brands must maintain amid rising costs and price sensitivity. A thought-provoking look at the future of fashion in turbulent economic times!