Lei Takanashi is a Correspondent at The Business of Fashion (BoF) covering menswear, streetwear, young consumer trends, and the intersection between fashion and culture. He is based in New York City. Prior to BoF, he primarily covered streetwear and hip-hop style as a Staff Writer in Complex magazine for five years. His work has also appeared in The Cut, Highsnobiety, Fader, Mass Appeal, and other culture magazines. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and history from Stony Brook University.
Alastair McKimm’s new publication is meant to reconsider how fashion magazines are distributed while also leveraging his new creative agency, VTG Studios, through strong editorial and product collaborations.
Alastair McKimm’s new publication is meant to reconsider how fashion magazines are distributed while also leveraging his new creative agency, VTG Studios, through strong editorial and product collaborations.
The label founded by Virgil Abloh is parting ways with its creative director two years after LVMH sold the brand to Bluestar Alliance. No successor has been named.
The label founded by Virgil Abloh is parting ways with its creative director two years after LVMH sold the brand to Bluestar Alliance. No successor has been named.
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
The contemporary label is betting it can use its back-end logistics and wholesale relationships to accelerate Drake’s 15-year-old streetwear label while initiating a broader multi-brand platform for Vince.
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
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The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.
The new retail concept will have its first expression in ‘The Crenshaw Rec,’ a store in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighbourhood that will host exclusive drops and features a gym, equipment room and year-round programming for locals.
As the boom in trophy timepieces cools, a new generation of enthusiasts is fuelling demand for accessible watches that deliver strong design, quality and heritage, made by brands ranging from Casio to Tissot.
As the boom in trophy timepieces cools, a new generation of enthusiasts is fuelling demand for accessible watches that deliver strong design, quality and heritage, made by brands ranging from Casio to Tissot.
Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.
Data from the 2026 tournament reveals how a mix of reactive tactics, organic player influence and high-heat collaborations drove the real commercial value beyond official sponsorships.
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.
James Whitner’s multibrand business, which includes stores like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, is manoeuvring through a tough retail environment by serving Black communities that fashion has traditionally overlooked.
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Designer Eli Russell Linnetz’s Venice Beach-based label has split with Dover Street Market’s brand development arm, assuming full control of its operations as it pushes into womenswear.
Designer Eli Russell Linnetz’s Venice Beach-based label has split with Dover Street Market’s brand development arm, assuming full control of its operations as it pushes into womenswear.
Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.
Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.
The company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo is set to purchase the brand of his longtime friend and fellow innovator, Jun Takahashi.
The company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo is set to purchase the brand of his longtime friend and fellow innovator, Jun Takahashi.
A blockbuster spot featuring superstars from Kylian Mbappé to Kim Kardashian is just part of the US sportswear giant’s huge bet on a blend of football and culture to connect with consumers on its home turf and beyond as it seeks to use the biggest World Cup in history to reignite brand heat and sales.
A blockbuster spot featuring superstars from Kylian Mbappé to Kim Kardashian is just part of the US sportswear giant’s huge bet on a blend of football and culture to connect with consumers on its home turf and beyond as it seeks to use the biggest World Cup in history to reignite brand heat and sales.
A decade after the Brexit referendum, Joor transaction data reveals EU retail spend on UK labels has plunged to under 7 percent, while UK retailers’ allocation to European brands has nearly halved.
The heritage British style magazine was sold to a Singapore-based music entrepreneur who also owns the British music magazine NME.
The New York City-based designer who elevated J.Crew’s profile amongst menswear enthusiasts said he is leaving the creative director role to focus on his own label, Noah.
Matt Taylor, founder of the collegiate-inspired running brand will be succeeded by Jared Carver, Converse’s former CEO and president.
The finalists for the award that supports emerging Black designers are Daveed Baptiste, Keith Herron of Advisry, Nana Kwame Adusei of Kwame Adusei, and Edvin Thompson of Theophilio.
The shapewear label founded by Kim Kardashian announced it has obtained $225 million in financing on Wednesday.
Nigo is vying to raise $18 million through an initial public offering for the 15-year-old Japanese streetwear label.
The judgement, one of the largest of its kind ever, stems from counterfeit goods sold at a flea market in Atlanta, Georgia.