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Exclusive: Mock Auction Followed By Real Goodbyes As Sunnei Designers Exit Brand
Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina, the founders of Milan’s Sunnei, announced their departure from the brand just after a farewell show in collaboration with Christie’s.
The BoF Podcast | Edward Buchanan on Being Written Out of Fashion History
On The BoF Podcast, the designer retraces his formative years from Ohio to New York, his years at Bottega in Milan and explores how young creatives can succeed in fashion today.
How Demna Put Gucci Back in the Fashion Conversation
The subversive designer didn’t need a runway show to shift the narrative around Kering’s troubled flagship this week. Best-in-class creative directors are increasingly cross-cultural curators who can conjure up media experiences as well as they do clothes.
Trump Plans New Tariff Push With 100 Percent Rate on Patented Drugs
President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and furniture, including a 100% duty on patented drugs unless the producer is building a manufacturing plant in the US.
Valentino in Talks With Banks as Luxury Drop Prompts Debt Breach
The Italian company is seeking relief on its covenants after its debt-to-earnings ratio surpassed the threshold set in its credit agreement, Bloomberg reported.
US Consumer Spending Increases Solidly in August
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, rose 0.6 percent last month.
Are Things as Bad as They Seem?
At New York Climate Week, fashion’s sustainability cadre wanted to send the message that work is continuing — and making progress — despite grim political and economic headwinds.
Pinault’s Family Office to Cut Debt as Fortune Wanes
The family will also shun large deals as its investment firm, Artemis, has seen debt soar roughly 40 percent to roughly $8.3 million, Bloomberg reported.
What We Do and Don’t Know About US TikTok Deal With China
How the framework evolves will likely have ramifications for the broader US social media landscape, too, where rivals including Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. are jostling for market share.
Jean-Pierre Blanc Steps Down From Hyères Festival
Jean-Pierre Blanc, who founded and directed the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories for 40 years, is leaving the organisation.
Exclusive: Aritzia’s Shiny New Beauty Partner
The Canadian retailer is collaborating with body care label Salt & Stone to launch an exclusive collection — and apply its accessible, quiet luxury proposition to a whole new category.
Decoding Dubai Fashion Consumer Insights
Chalhoub Group’s Jasmina Banda, Dubai Design District’s Reem AlAboodi and BoF’s Rawan Maki and Sophie Soar unpacked consumer trends and behaviour in the UAE city, sharing actionable insights for global and regional brands looking to resonate with Dubai’s consumer base today.