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War in the Middle East Is Making Clothes More Expensive
Energy, shipping and material costs are going up thanks to the conflict in Iran, with consumers likely to start feeling the impacts this autumn.
BoF Professional Masterclass | Chanel: The Designer Revamp That Worked
Join us for our next BoF Professional Masterclass on Monday, September 21, at 17:00 BST / 12:00 EDT as BoF’s Marc Bain and Robert Williams unpack the multi-faceted strategy that reignited desirability and sales, allowing the French couture icon to solidify its position in ‘ultimate luxury.’
Zane Li: How to Break Out as a Young Designer
The 25-year-old designer behind LII has gone from fashion graduate to LVMH Prize runner-up in three years. Now, he’s working on turning the buzz into a business.
‘Anything Is Possible’: Kai Cenat Collides Worlds of Fashion and Streaming
The livestreaming star’s new fashion line Vivet, debuted in New York on Saturday, owes aesthetic debts to Demna and Ye, but the spirit of community at the project’s core makes him more like Gen-Z’s answer to Virgil Abloh.
Is London Fashion Week Back in Action?
McQueen’s return from Paris and Christopher Kane’s Mulberry revamp are set to bring fresh energy to a roster that’s relied too heavily on British stalwart Burberry. Shows kick off Thursday.
Why Nike Is No Longer a Blue Chip Stock
Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 later this month as the brand’s stock continues to plummet. This is the latest sign of lost faith in the Portland-based company from industry investors that feels almost impossible to gain back.
A Look at Investors’ Dwindling Faith in Sportswear
Investors couldn’t get enough of sportswear in the marketplace five years ago. These days, judging by how significantly the market capitalisations of the industry’s biggest brands have shrunk, interest has fallen to a post-pandemic low.
How to Take Sustainability Marketing Viral
Outerwear brand Arc’teryx piggybacked off a recent episode of the viral video series ‘Subway Takes’ to promote its latest circular design.
Opinion: It’s Risky to Stock Discounter TJ Maxx With Designer Fashion
TJMaxx has quietly become a force in top-end goods, selling cut-price luxury fashion, but there are perils for both luxury houses and the discount retailer, Andrea Felsted writes.
How a UK Hairstylist Brought Black Hair Into the Global Spotlight
A new exhibition in London celebrates Charlotte Mensah, whose clients include Janelle Monáe and Zadie Smith and who is on a mission to ensure stylists are trained to work with all hair types.
The Case for Fun Luxury Makeup
Lara Worthington’s new luxury makeup label Ommage, which lands at Dover Street Parfums Market this month, hopes to bring a playful touch to upscale beauty routines.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.