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Augustinus Bader and the Celebrity Science Experiment
After announcing a lower-priced sub-brand with pop star Dua Lipa, onlookers wondered just how far A-listers can take the luxury label.
Zegna Group Names New Leadership as Family Plans Succession
Gianluca Tagliabue has been named CEO of the Italian luxury group, as Gildo Zegna becomes executive chairman. Edoardo and Angelo Zegna will serve as co-CEOs of the company's flagship Zegna brand.
Shein’s First Physical Shop Adds to Department Stores’ Existential Pain
The ultra-fast fashion retailer’s shop in Paris’ BHV poses a new threat to the already struggling department-store model.
UK’s Lush Returns to India as Luxury Beauty Booms
UK cosmetics brand Lush has returned to India around two decades after its exit, aiming to tap the country’s booming luxury beauty market, a senior executive told Reuters.
Have Luxury Watches Become Too Expensive?
Marc Hayek, Blancpain’s CEO and a member of the family that controls Swatch Group, warns aggressive price hikes at Omega, Longines and more are undermining performance even as his own brand seeks to get back in the conversation with a $2 million dollar watch.
What Fashion Gets Wrong About Layoffs
From knee-jerk, across-the-board cuts to sloppy communication and a lack of future direction, there are plenty of ways companies can make a tough moment even worse.
Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry
Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems
Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
Inside the Creative Team Crafting COS’ Collections
The fashion brand is championing a collaborative, cross-functional approach to elevate every collection. BoF speaks with three COS employees to learn more.
Kohl’s to Name Michael Bender as CEO After Year of Disarray
Bender has been serving as interim chief executive while the company navigates both internal and external challenges.
Paul Costelloe, Personal Designer to Princess Diana, Dies at 80
Costelloe’s family confirmed his passing in a statement on Saturday.
US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount
US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.