Skip to main content

Member Exclusives

Ensure you’re always well informed with our essential weekly, members-only newsletters.
Creative Class

Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit

Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.

Creative Class

Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit

Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.


Retail

How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth

After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.

Retail

How Centring Community Kickstarted Kotn’s Growth

After growing a post-pandemic cult following and making a shift towards community-first brand building, the independent Egyptian-Canadian brand is now expanding its global footprint.


Beauty

A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine

This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.

Beauty

A Sephora Supplement Scoop; K-Beauty’s Dream Machine

This week I’m thinking about K-beauty's rapid innovation cycle, Sephora getting out of the vitamin business and the art of good merchandise.


Luxury

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)

The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?

Luxury

Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)

The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?


Beauty

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.

Beauty

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.


Beauty

Inside Gen Alpha’s Press-On Nail Obsession

Artificial claws are becoming increasingly popular for teens and tweens, toeing the line between play and personal expression.

Beauty

Inside Gen Alpha’s Press-On Nail Obsession

Artificial claws are becoming increasingly popular for teens and tweens, toeing the line between play and personal expression.


Luxury

What Should a 21st Century Mechanical Watch Look Like?

Perhaps more like a screen. A decade after Apple Watch, industrial design legend Marc Newson returns to watchmaking to partner with Ressence, the Belgian startup known for its dome-like crystal designs. Newson aims to challenge a watchmaking industry that’s become obsessed with technical innovation at the expense of design.

Luxury

What Should a 21st Century Mechanical Watch Look Like?

Perhaps more like a screen. A decade after Apple Watch, industrial design legend Marc Newson returns to watchmaking to partner with Ressence, the Belgian startup known for its dome-like crystal designs. Newson aims to challenge a watchmaking industry that’s become obsessed with technical innovation at the expense of design.


Beauty

China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal

Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.

Beauty

China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal

Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.


Sustainability

Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.

Sustainability

Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.


Retail

How Staud Churns Out Hit After Hit

After a decade in business, Sarah Staudinger’s brand is profitable, on track to hit $250 million in annual sales, with an even split between ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, wholesale and direct-to-consumer. She and co-founder George Augusto spoke to The Business of Fashion about how they did it — and what’s next.

Retail

How Staud Churns Out Hit After Hit

After a decade in business, Sarah Staudinger’s brand is profitable, on track to hit $250 million in annual sales, with an even split between ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, wholesale and direct-to-consumer. She and co-founder George Augusto spoke to The Business of Fashion about how they did it — and what’s next.


Retail

Levi’s Answer to an Increasingly Complex World: Simplify

To weather tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty, CEO Michelle Gass reveals how the denim brand is streamlining its business and emphasising profitability in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

Retail

Levi’s Answer to an Increasingly Complex World: Simplify

To weather tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty, CEO Michelle Gass reveals how the denim brand is streamlining its business and emphasising profitability in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.


Luxury

Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup

What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.

Luxury

Chanel Takes the Subway, LVMH’s Management Shakeup

What’s going on at luxury’s two biggest brands, Chanel and Louis Vuitton? Plus, Sant Ambroeus opens in Paris.