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Streetwear’s First IPO, Explained
Human Made shares begin trading in Tokyo on Thursday, a milestone in streetwear’s evolution from a subcultural fashion trend to a mature fashion category.
Pam Hogg, New Wave Icon, Has Died
The designer became a fixture of London’s counterculture scene in the 1980s and dressed stars from Siouxsie Sioux and Debbie Harry to Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga.
The Debrief | Is This the Year Discount Mania Finally Ends?
Consumer sentiment is slumping, but spending hasn’t collapsed – it’s bifurcated. Brands are leaning into desirability, newness and sharp pricing over blanket promos, while luxury department stores chase high-spending customers amid a shake-up. BoF reporters Cat Chen and Malique Morris break down what’s working – and what isn’t.
Inside Zegna’s Next Chapter
In a wide-ranging interview, Gildo Zegna opens up about succession, the future of ‘Made in Italy,’ his plans for Tom Ford and Thom Browne and how the Zegna brand can keep surfing a choppy luxury market.
UK to Scrap Its Tariff Exemption on Low-Value Imports By 2029
The move closes the 'de minimis' loophole heavily relied on by Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu.
Mielle Organics Announces NFL Sponsorship
The Procter & Gamble-owned brand will stock NFL locker rooms as the first textured hair sponsor of the US football league.
The Estée Lauder Companies Close Romanian Technology Centre
The US beauty giant has shuttered its Bucharest technology hub, laying off 150 staff as it carries out its ‘Beauty Reimagined’ restructuring plan.
Small US Retailers Face Holiday Supply Chaos Due to Trump Tariffs
Many small retailers are facing inventory issues and have been forced to choose between paying steep duties or finding new suppliers.
Neck Anxiety Is Getting Younger
Younger people than ever are identifying their neck as a ‘problem area’. Beauty brands are rushing to cater to them before they decide to go under the knife.
Inside the Playbook to Revive Filler Sales
Deflating demand for hyaluronic acid fillers is prompting major pharmaceutical providers to reverse their ailing reputation.
EssilorLuxottica Thinks It Cracked the Code on Smart Glasses
The eyewear giant and Meta are just getting started as they mount the most credible effort yet to make smart glasses a mainstream hit, EssilorLuxottica chief wearables officer Rocco Basilico says in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Why This Year’s Holiday Ads Are Going Traditional
Amidst the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers.