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Half of Claire’s Stores in UK and Ireland to Be Rescued by Private Equity Firm
Modella Capital said it had bought 156 Claire’s stores in the UK and Ireland from administrators, securing the immediate future of 1,000 employees.
The Executive Briefing: NikeSkims Launches; TikTok’s Future; Brick-and-Mortar Is Back
NikeSkims and Demna made splashy debuts, and a deal to save TikTok may be in sight. Read on for your concise breakdown of September’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Can Beauty Devices Bring the Medspa Home?
SharkNinja’s latest innovation, the Facialpro Glow, mimics in-office aesthetic treatments. Like competitors Omnilux or Medicube, its parent company hopes to entice consumers to take procedures into their own hands.
Zara’s Cut-Price Sister Brand Lefties to Rival Primark on UK High Street
Zara owner Inditex SA is planning to launch its ultra-low-cost chain Lefties in the UK in 2026, posing a significant competitive threat to Primark, the current market leader.
COS Is Hiring on BoF Careers
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.
Harrods Warns Customers of Data Theft in Latest IT Breach
Data including names and contact details for some Harrods customers were taken from the systems of a “third-party provider,” a spokesperson for the store said in an emailed statement.
Milan Day Six: Giorgio The Great
On the final day of Milan Fashion Week, Giorgio Armani was remembered with an emotional sendoff at the Accademia di Brera, blending five decades of signature codes in an atmosphere of quiet reverence.
This Week: Are Investors Buying Nike’s New Narrative?
The sneaker giant reports results on Monday, as the focus shifts from the brand’s turnaround story to tangible results. Plus, The BoF 500 welcomes another class.
Milan Day Five: Less or More?
From the magnified volumes in Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta debut to Ferrari’s stripped-down minimalism, designers tested the limits of reduction and layering for Spring/Summer 2026. At Dolce & Gabbana, Hollywood parody collided with reality in the front row.
Horace Opens Pop-up at MOMA Design Store
The partnership marks the men’s line first retail experiment in the US.
Fashion’s Age of Uncertainty
Key business leaders had little to be optimistic about this week in Milan, though strong debuts at Gucci and Jil Sander delivered the creative energy the industry is banking on to help power a turnaround, writes Imran Amed.
Milan Day Four: Beginnings and Endings
A closely watched Versace debut and a surprise exit at Sunnei marked the fourth day of Milan Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flaccavento.