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Next, H&M Warn of Consumer Impact If Middle East War Persists
The problem for consumer-facing companies — and their suppliers — is that higher prices risk landing on already stretched consumer budgets.
Next, H&M Warn of Consumer Impact If Middle East War Persists
The problem for consumer-facing companies — and their suppliers — is that higher prices risk landing on already stretched consumer budgets.
The New Beauty Maximalism
As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.
The New Beauty Maximalism
As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.
Tim Blanks to Be Honoured at Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Blanks, one of the world’s top fashion authorities, will receive the CAFA Vanguard Award at the Canadian organisation’s annual gala in April.
Tim Blanks to Be Honoured at Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Blanks, one of the world’s top fashion authorities, will receive the CAFA Vanguard Award at the Canadian organisation’s annual gala in April.
Asia Feels Full Force of War-Fuelled Energy Crisis
Asia braces for deepening shortages as Iran war disrupts oil flows, sending everyday goods prices sharply higher across global supply chains.
Asia Feels Full Force of War-Fuelled Energy Crisis
Asia braces for deepening shortages as Iran war disrupts oil flows, sending everyday goods prices sharply higher across global supply chains.
H&M Shares Slip as Soft March Sales Offset Profit Beat
The retailer reported a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit but its forecast for a small rise in March sales hit its shares.
H&M Shares Slip as Soft March Sales Offset Profit Beat
The retailer reported a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit but its forecast for a small rise in March sales hit its shares.
Henkel to Acquire Olaplex For $1.4 Billion
The German firm has entered a definitive agreement to buy Olaplex, the hair-care brand that developed a cult following for its shampoos and other treatments.
Henkel to Acquire Olaplex For $1.4 Billion
The German firm has entered a definitive agreement to buy Olaplex, the hair-care brand that developed a cult following for its shampoos and other treatments.
Christopher Kane Joins Mulberry to Power Ready-to-Wear Relaunch
The Somerset-based label has hired the subversive Scottish designer as it accelerates its efforts to 'evolve from a leather goods brand into a culturally relevant British lifestyle brand,’ said CEO Andrea Baldo.
Christopher Kane Joins Mulberry to Power Ready-to-Wear Relaunch
The Somerset-based label has hired the subversive Scottish designer as it accelerates its efforts to 'evolve from a leather goods brand into a culturally relevant British lifestyle brand,’ said CEO Andrea Baldo.
Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.
Does Your Brand Need a Chief AI Officer?
The role is one of several new titles that are becoming increasingly common in fashion’s senior ranks, as the industry pivots to face new challenges and opportunities.
Monos’ Strategy for Loyalty Beyond the Suitcase
From suitcases to experiential retail, luggage specialist Monos is expanding its footprint beyond travel to build community and cultural relevance along the way. Here, BoF sits down with its co-founder and CEO, Victor Tam, to learn more.
Monos’ Strategy for Loyalty Beyond the Suitcase
From suitcases to experiential retail, luggage specialist Monos is expanding its footprint beyond travel to build community and cultural relevance along the way. Here, BoF sits down with its co-founder and CEO, Victor Tam, to learn more.
The Debrief | What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Diana Pearl explains why brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch are outperforming many European luxury houses — and what their turnarounds reveal about pricing, product, retail and long-term brand building.
The Debrief | What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Diana Pearl explains why brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren and Tory Burch are outperforming many European luxury houses — and what their turnarounds reveal about pricing, product, retail and long-term brand building.
Meta, Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Case
The trial was seen as a critical test of the novel legal arguments behind a flood of cases filed over the last three years against Meta, Google, Snap Inc. and TikTok Inc. alleging that the designs of the platforms, not their content, are causing young people harm.
Meta, Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Case
The trial was seen as a critical test of the novel legal arguments behind a flood of cases filed over the last three years against Meta, Google, Snap Inc. and TikTok Inc. alleging that the designs of the platforms, not their content, are causing young people harm.
Is AI Antithetical to Luxury?
The reaction to Prada’s unsettling new campaign reveals an emerging sentiment in online audiences who see AI and luxury as incompatible.
Is AI Antithetical to Luxury?
The reaction to Prada’s unsettling new campaign reveals an emerging sentiment in online audiences who see AI and luxury as incompatible.