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Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
Exclusive: Alastair McKimm Joins Visual Talent Ltd., Launches Magazine and Creative Agency
The former i-D editor in chief has been named chief creative officer of the Wonderland publisher, and will launch a new magazine and creative agency with entrepreneur Peter Jones.
Vera Wang, Michael Chalhoub and Miral Youssef Headline the Inaugural Shoptalk Luxe 2026 in Abu Dhabi
Shoptalk launches its inaugural luxury retail event in the UAE capital, welcoming global and regional thought-leaders, executives and visionaries to the stage from January 27-29 at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.
Clothes for Life or Clothes as Costume?
From Vuitton and Dior to Lemaire and Auralee, the opening days of men’s fashion week offered plenty of both, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Louis Vuitton, Dior and What Luxury Means Today
LVMH’s two biggest brands took radically different approaches this menswear season, tapping into fast-evolving ideas about taste and status, writes Robert Williams.
Trump Backs Off Greenland Tariffs, Citing ‘Framework’ Deal
The decision, which Trump announced Wednesday on social media, marks a stark reversal for a president who has repeatedly attempted to coerce Europe over Greenland.
The Debrief | Have Sneakers Lost Their Cool?
BoF correspondent Mike Sykes unpacks why a Bank of America report calling a peak to sneaker sales has rattled the industry, and whether the decades-long trend towards casual dressing has anywhere left to go.
South Africa’s Booming $4 Billion Beauty Market a Key Battleground for Retailers
Once relegated to drugstores and niche outlets, beauty and personal care products are now front and centre, with retailers like Woolworths Holdings Ltd. leading the charge.
French Skincare Brand L’Occitane Is Said to Pick Banks for US IPO
The skincare retailer went private in 2024, ending its 14-year run on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Malin+Goetz UK Closes Stores and Enters Administration
The US brand will also be closing its UK head office, resulting in 72 layoffs.
Exclusive: PETA Investigation Challenges ‘Responsible Mohair’ Certification
The animal-rights group claims certification is failing to prevent cruelty at farms producing mohair and implicated a supplier to brands such as Paul Smith in a new report.
Opinion: Creatives Should Not Fear the AI Revolution
Generative AI tools take the toil out of image making. But learning how to use them is where the real work begins, writes Isamaya Ffrench.