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Luxury

What Comes After Viral Fashion?

This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.

Luxury

What Comes After Viral Fashion?

This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.


Beauty

The Techniques and Technologies of the World’s Top Skincare Experts

Professionals like the aesthetician Keren Bartov and the dermatologist Dissapong Panithaporn have attracted an international clientele to their clinics, relying on the latest technology to achieve better, more instantaneous beauty results. But others say their hands are skilled enough.

Beauty

The Techniques and Technologies of the World’s Top Skincare Experts

Professionals like the aesthetician Keren Bartov and the dermatologist Dissapong Panithaporn have attracted an international clientele to their clinics, relying on the latest technology to achieve better, more instantaneous beauty results. But others say their hands are skilled enough.


Retail

Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s

Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.

Retail

Saks’ Downfall Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Macy’s

Macy’s Inc. has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to siphon some of Saks' beauty and fashion share, writes Andrea Felsted.


Retail

Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash

The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.

Retail

Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash

The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.


Luxury

How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.

Luxury

How Watchmakers Are Dealing With Soaring Gold Prices

As gold tops $4,600 per ounce, executives including Breitling CEO Georges Kern are bracing for a hit to margins. Solutions range from seeking new materials to raising prices or postponing gold purchases.


Retail

How Brands Avoid the Brick-and-Mortar Trap

Some retailers are closing stores after opening too many in the wake of the pandemic. Those that are plowing ahead are taking a more deliberate approach — even if it means waiting years for a spot on the perfect block to open up.

Retail

How Brands Avoid the Brick-and-Mortar Trap

Some retailers are closing stores after opening too many in the wake of the pandemic. Those that are plowing ahead are taking a more deliberate approach — even if it means waiting years for a spot on the perfect block to open up.


Sports

Nike’s Hottest Shoe Isn’t a Sneaker

StockX’s newest ‘Big Facts’ report shows that one of Nike’s hottest sneakers of the year wasn’t actually a sneaker at all.

Sports

Nike’s Hottest Shoe Isn’t a Sneaker

StockX’s newest ‘Big Facts’ report shows that one of Nike’s hottest sneakers of the year wasn’t actually a sneaker at all.


Global Markets

Worldview | Iran Mode Goes Ahead Despite Tehran Protests

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian textile exports, fast-fashion resellers in Mexico and China’s latest attempt to woo Russian shoppers.

Global Markets

Worldview | Iran Mode Goes Ahead Despite Tehran Protests

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian textile exports, fast-fashion resellers in Mexico and China’s latest attempt to woo Russian shoppers.


Global Markets

Luxury’s New Australian Boomtown: Brisbane

With tourism thriving, millionaire numbers climbing and the Olympics on the horizon, brands are turning their attention to the Queensland capital as major retail developments get underway.

Global Markets

Luxury’s New Australian Boomtown: Brisbane

With tourism thriving, millionaire numbers climbing and the Olympics on the horizon, brands are turning their attention to the Queensland capital as major retail developments get underway.


Sports

Have Sneaker Sales Finally Peaked?

Sneakers have dominated the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.

Sports

Have Sneaker Sales Finally Peaked?

Sneakers have dominated the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.


Technology

AI Just Had Its Big Shopping Breakthrough. Is Fashion Ready?

The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines like ChatGPT is being called the biggest innovation in online shopping in over a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.

Technology

AI Just Had Its Big Shopping Breakthrough. Is Fashion Ready?

The arrival of direct checkout in AI search engines like ChatGPT is being called the biggest innovation in online shopping in over a decade. BoF breaks down how brands and retailers are getting ready for the disruption.


Beauty

The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media

Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.

Beauty

The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media

Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.