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London’s Lust for Life
Feelings, bared flesh and a freer hand… At London Fashion Week, designers reasserted what it means to be human, writes Susanna Lau.
The Logic Behind Donatella Versace’s Revolve Deal
The Italian icon is partnering with Revolve on a new fashion and beauty venture.
Can Beauty Save Shein?
The beauty brand Sheglam has ambitions to become as big as its fast-fashion parent, if not bigger. Just don’t call it a ‘dupe’ brand.
The (Larger) Problem With the CFDA
What was troubling about Council of Fashion Designers of America president Steven Kolb restraining protestors at a fashion show last week was not only the physical confrontation, but what it says about institutional power in fashion, writes Eddie Borgo.
Inside De Beers London’s Plan to Rebrand Itself — and Diamonds
A cabochon-cut stone resembling a water droplet, recently introduced by De Beers London, is an unusual look for a diamond. CEO Emmanuelle Nodale sat down with BoF to explain how it fits into a sweeping rebranding strategy.
Christopher Kane Opens New Era at Mulberry
The designer returned to the London Fashion Week runway with an audacious reformulation of the British heritage brand’s iconography, writes Tim Blanks.
Demna’s Gucci Back Under the Microscope at Milan Fashion Week
A year after the designer’s debut, his third runway show for the Italian fashion house will offer an update on his creative revamp — and clues about how well it is working. Plus, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Moschino and more at Milan Fashion Week.
Did Fendi Commit Cultural Appropriation in India? It’s Not That Simple
A reissued Baguette bag sparked outrage online after its product description failed to credit the cultural origins of its mirrored embroidery. Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri has worked for decades with the Mumbai-based artisans who make it.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Resigns Following PETA Altercation
In a video that went viral, the longtime trade body president is seen wrestling with protestors at a New York Fashion Week show.
Do Fashion Week Protests Work?
This week, an altercation with animal rights activists at the Cos show in New York has put a long-shot campaign against wool in the media spotlight.
Why M&S Put on a Runway Show at London Fashion Week
The British retailer staged its first-ever fashion week show as it attempts to boost the visibility and appeal of its clothing offer among younger shoppers.
Why Watch Brands Like Hublot Are Eyeing Art
An inflated dog balloon watch – Hublot’s tie-up with Jeff Koons unveiled this week – reflects the brand’s attempt to expand beyond sports and marks the industry’s increasing embrace of art.