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The Perfect Package: What It Takes to Be a Fashion Leader in 2026
After years of swinging between digital-first zeal and old-school operating models, fashion is landing on a more balanced executive profile.
Vestiaire Collective Co-Founder Exits
Fanny Moizant, who co-founded the luxury resale site with Sophie Hersan and Sébastien Fabre in 2009, announced her departure on LinkedIn on Monday, saying ‘it was not a decision I initiated.’
Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop Near Collapse
Their owner, the private equity firm Modella Capital, has begun insolvency proceedings for both chains.
Phoebe Philo Sales Top $40 Million in 2025
The London-based fashion startup nearly tripled revenues in its second full year of trading.
Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous
Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.
China Travel Curbs Hit Japan Duty-Free Sales in December
Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in the Year Ahead
From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.
The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026
From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.
Report: Saks in Talks for $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan to Keep Doors Open
The cash-strapped luxury retailer has been negotiating a forbearance with some of its creditors.
The BoF Podcast | DJ Black Coffee on Breaking Barriers and Building Global Credibility
At BoF VOICES 2025, the South African DJ speaks with BoF founder Imran Amed about his path to global success and how he is reshaping perceptions of Africa through music, fashion and talent development.
Opinion: The World Cup Is Nike’s to Lose Versus Adidas
CEO Elliott Hill must see off both Adidas and upstarts to make the most of the World Cup opportunity, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: A Birkin Looks Better on Your Arm Than in a Hedge Fund
With the boom of the secondhand-luxury-goods market, an actual fund that attempts to make money off the secondary luxury handbag market is the next logical step, writes Allison Schrager.