Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.
Jessica Kwon
Editorial Associate
Jessica Kwon is an Editorial Associate at The Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in New York and holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature, creative writing and Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies from the University of Michigan.
Retail
Skims Promotes Tracy Nguyen as Its First Chief Communications Officer
In the newly minted role, Nguyen will oversee entertainment, sports and brand partnerships, while continuing to lead Skims’ global communications.
Skims Promotes Tracy Nguyen as Its First Chief Communications Officer
In the newly minted role, Nguyen will oversee entertainment, sports and brand partnerships, while continuing to lead Skims’ global communications.
Retail
Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals
In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.
Camper Acquires a Majority Stake in Ancient Greek Sandals
In its first major acquisition, the family-owned Spanish footwear brand Camper has purchased a 60 percent stake in the Grecian sandal maker.
Beauty
Acne’s Big Breakout Moment
Despite affecting more than 1.7 billion people globally, acne care has been slow to innovate. Now a cohort of challenger skincare labels, from the likes of Alix Earle and Lili Reinhart, is paving a new landscape.
Acne’s Big Breakout Moment
Despite affecting more than 1.7 billion people globally, acne care has been slow to innovate. Now a cohort of challenger skincare labels, from the likes of Alix Earle and Lili Reinhart, is paving a new landscape.
Media
Ahead of the Met Gala, a ‘Ball Without Billionaires’
A fashion show co-organised by labour unions served as a protest against this year’s Met Gala. The theme? ‘Labour is art.’
Ahead of the Met Gala, a ‘Ball Without Billionaires’
A fashion show co-organised by labour unions served as a protest against this year’s Met Gala. The theme? ‘Labour is art.’
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Retail
How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion
The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.
How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion
The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.
Media
The Face Magazine to Shutter
Seven years after its relaunch, the cult British magazine is closing in its ‘current iteration.’ Longtime editor-in-chief Matthew Whitehouse exited the publication in January.
The Face Magazine to Shutter
Seven years after its relaunch, the cult British magazine is closing in its ‘current iteration.’ Longtime editor-in-chief Matthew Whitehouse exited the publication in January.
Retail
Why Strong Retail Sales Aren’t Leading to More Retail Jobs
A disappointing US employment report surprised economists and investors, but was old news for the apparel sector, where the labour market has stagnated for years.
Why Strong Retail Sales Aren’t Leading to More Retail Jobs
A disappointing US employment report surprised economists and investors, but was old news for the apparel sector, where the labour market has stagnated for years.
Sustainability
Wool Workout Clothes? The Demand Is Growing
The consumer base for activewear made of natural materials like cotton and wool is growing, as more people on the political right join progressives in worrying about the health effects of polyester and other synthetics.
Wool Workout Clothes? The Demand Is Growing
The consumer base for activewear made of natural materials like cotton and wool is growing, as more people on the political right join progressives in worrying about the health effects of polyester and other synthetics.
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Beauty
Gen Z Has a New Favourite Supplement. Nobody Can Agree How to Sell It.
As fibre surges in popularity among Gen Z, supplement brands are splintering in how they approach public messaging surrounding the nutrient’s wide-ranging benefits — with some purportedly inflating claims and leaning into anti-fat messaging.
Gen Z Has a New Favourite Supplement. Nobody Can Agree How to Sell It.
As fibre surges in popularity among Gen Z, supplement brands are splintering in how they approach public messaging surrounding the nutrient’s wide-ranging benefits — with some purportedly inflating claims and leaning into anti-fat messaging.
Media
Exclusive: Alastair McKimm Joins Visual Talent Ltd., Launches Magazine and Creative Agency
The former i-D editor in chief has been named chief creative officer of the Wonderland publisher, and will launch a new magazine and creative agency with entrepreneur Peter Jones.
Exclusive: Alastair McKimm Joins Visual Talent Ltd., Launches Magazine and Creative Agency
The former i-D editor in chief has been named chief creative officer of the Wonderland publisher, and will launch a new magazine and creative agency with entrepreneur Peter Jones.
Global Markets
The Unlikely Rise and Uncertain Future of Lockheed Martin Streetwear
A vanguard of licensees cashing in on a South Korean appetite for fashion with American IP is adapting to the geopolitical tensions and shifting consumer preferences that have caused predecessors like National Geographic and Kodak to stumble.
The Unlikely Rise and Uncertain Future of Lockheed Martin Streetwear
A vanguard of licensees cashing in on a South Korean appetite for fashion with American IP is adapting to the geopolitical tensions and shifting consumer preferences that have caused predecessors like National Geographic and Kodak to stumble.
Beauty
Is the Bush Back? Only if You Can Sell It.
Skims’ controversial ‘bush thong’ is just one gimmick in a long line of brands using body hair for PR stunts and runway shocks, sparking online discourse about how personal grooming has — and hasn’t — changed.
Is the Bush Back? Only if You Can Sell It.
Skims’ controversial ‘bush thong’ is just one gimmick in a long line of brands using body hair for PR stunts and runway shocks, sparking online discourse about how personal grooming has — and hasn’t — changed.
The News in Brief
GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director
The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.
Tory Burch Names First Chief Brand Officer
Klitos Teklos previously held creative leadership roles at Sol de Janeiro, Estée Lauder Companies and Air Paris.
CFDA Releases Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week Schedule
Diane von Furstenberg returns with its first live show in a decade to kick off the schedule, a debut for new artistic director Henry Zankov.
Vox Media Acquired by Penske Media Corporation
The WWD and BeautyInc publisher has also created a new subsidiary, named PMX, to combine its publishing portfolio, comprising 25 titles.
Report: Reformation Eyes IPO This Summer
The womenswear label may file for an initial public offering as soon as next week, on track to go public in July, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.
Everlane Founder Michael Preysman Teases New Fashion Brand
The announcement comes less than a week after Everlane confirmed its acquisition by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein.