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It’s Time for Fashion to Get Real About Its Climate Risks
Many brands have treated the climate crisis as a useful marketing tool, while viewing the impact to the bottom line as a distant threat. That approach is increasingly untenable, experts warn.
Why the ‘Walmart Birkin’ Struck a Nerve
There are countless “dupes” for luxury goods available, but the fact that a copycat version of Hermès' ultra-coveted bag attracted so much attention online speaks to a shift in consumer sentiment around buying knockoffs.
Why Brick-and-Mortar Resale Is Flourishing
Brick-and-mortar shops selling secondhand fashion are thriving in the US, even amid the boom in online players that’s grabbed much of the industry’s attention and investment.
Why the Obesity Drug Revolution Is a Work in Progress
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are revolutionising obesity treatment and generating billions for their makers, but challenges including high costs, insurance coverage issues, drug shortages, and competition from copycats could impact their widespread success.
Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System
LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Skincare’s Secret Weapon
Meet the tiny lab in Florida making the viral formulas you’ve been craving for the last four years — and those you’ll be craving tomorrow.
Will Shein’s IPO Make it in 2025?
The ultra-fast-fashion giant could be the biggest listing in London for years, but controversies around the company’s business practices and links to China are dragging on the process.
The Top 10 Stories that Shaped Fashion in 2024
BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
Nike Told to Compensate Workers in High-Profile Labour Controversy
An independent investigation commissioned by The Fair Labour Association — a human rights monitoring organisation that counts Nike as a member — identified several “significant issues” in a long-standing case of alleged wage theft.
5 Takeaways from Nike’s Earnings
New CEO Elliott Hill outlined his plan to turn Nike around as the company battled through another challenging quarter. There are signs of progress, but it’s going to be a long road back.
2024 Was the Year of Entertainment in Marketing
This year, brands aligned with major cultural events and viral trends in a bid to compete for consumer attention.
How LVMH’s Hublot Plans to Rise Above a Watch Market Downturn
New CEO Julien Tornare plans to reinforce the brand’s value proposition by investing in bold design, craftsmanship and growing the company’s cultural impact beyond football. “It’s not just because something is luxury that people are willing to pay any price,” Tornare said.