Skip to main content
BoF Logo

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
By
  • BoF Team
PREFER BoF ON GOOGLE

LONDON, United Kingdom — This week, BoF discusses the opportunity of Canada's luxury sector, with industry insiders reacting to Donald Trump winning the US presidential election. Additionally, we look at the disadvantages and opportunities of producing clothing in America. And can department stores increase millennial foot-traffic by stocking up on luxury streetwear brands? Catch up on these stories and more.

1. Capitalising on Canada's Fashion Moment

Nordstrom's new store at the Yorkdale Shopping Center, Toronto | Source: Courtesy Nordstrom's new store at the Yorkdale Shopping Center, Toronto | Source: Courtesy

Nordstrom's new store at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto | Source: Courtesy

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?

ADVERTISEMENT

2. Fashion Industry Reacts to 'Devastating' Trump Victory

Source: Shutterstock Source: Shutterstock

Source: Shutterstock

Members of the fashion community share their immediate reactions to the US presidential election result, with many voicing defiance in the face of uncertainty.

3. Unravelling the Myth of 'Made in America'

Source: Shutterstock Source: Shutterstock

Source: Shutterstock

Not since NAFTA has US manufacturing been such a hot topic in national politics. BoF examines the disadvantages and opportunities of producing clothing in America.

4. Will Luxury Streetwear Get Millennials Into Department Stores?

Bergdorf Goodman x Kith sweatshirt | Source: Kith Bergdorf Goodman x Kith sweatshirt | Source: Kith

Bergdorf Goodman x Kith sweatshirt | Source: Kith

ADVERTISEMENT

BoF examines how luxury department stores are teaming up with urban labels like Kith and Off-White to tap millennial spending and open new sales channels.

5. Is Delisting the Next Step for Luxottica?

The Spring/Summer 2016 eyewear campaign for Chanel, whose eyewear is produced by Luxottica | Source: Chanel The Spring/Summer 2016 eyewear campaign for Chanel, whose eyewear is produced by Luxottica | Source: Chanel

The Spring/Summer 2016 eyewear campaign for Chanel, whose eyewear is produced by Luxottica | Source: Chanel

Luxottica has a strong business and high strategic potential, yet the market disdains the company, raising the possibility of a delisting, says Luca Solca.

6. Singles' Day vs Black Friday: Which is the Bigger Opportunity for Fashion?

Source: Shutterstock Source: Shutterstock

Source: Shutterstock

Pre-holiday shopping events are expected to generate billion of dollars in sales this year, but who represents the biggest opportunity for fashion brands?

7. Farfetch Appoints Chief Strategy Officer, En Route to Eventual IPO

ADVERTISEMENT

Farfetch chief strategy officer Stephanie Phair | Source: Farfetch Farfetch chief strategy officer Stephanie Phair | Source: Farfetch

Farfetch chief strategy officer Stephanie Phair | Source: Farfetch

The fashion e-commerce platform has hired Stephanie Phair to keep the company focused on future innovation as it prepares to pass $800 million in gross sales this year.

In Other News...

Teen Vogue to Go Quarterly, Invest in DigitalOpens in new window ]

The Row Names David Schulte PresidentOpens in new window ]

In This Article

© 2026 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions

Loading recommended reads…

Latest News & Analysis
Unrivalled, world class journalism across fashion, luxury and beauty industries.

Can Jonathan Saunders Spark a Kate Spade Revival?

Saunders, the brand’s first creative director in five years and a skilled colourist, promises to give Kate Spade the clarity it has long lacked. Now, Tapestry must apply the same long-term brand-building discipline that fueled Coach’s success.


VIEW MORE
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
CONNECT WITH US ON
The State of Fashion - Face to Face with Luxury Clients - Discover what luxury clients want today