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Beauty

How a Magazine Becomes a Lifestyle Brand

Kinfolk, the quintessential Millennial lifestyle quarterly, is betting it can translate its aspirational aesthetics into a multicategory consumer brand — starting with a fragrance line and a new Manhattan pop-up.

Beauty

How a Magazine Becomes a Lifestyle Brand

Kinfolk, the quintessential Millennial lifestyle quarterly, is betting it can translate its aspirational aesthetics into a multicategory consumer brand — starting with a fragrance line and a new Manhattan pop-up.


Luxury

Rabanne Confirms Exit of Julien Dossena After 13-Year Run

The designer’s departure comes amid management change at the brand and owner Puig.

Luxury

Rabanne Confirms Exit of Julien Dossena After 13-Year Run

The designer’s departure comes amid management change at the brand and owner Puig.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Nahmias and Polo Luxury on BoF Careers

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Nahmias and Polo Luxury on BoF Careers

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion and beauty talent.


Marketing

The Independents Acquires Production Firm Phantasm Group

The latest in The Independents’ agency acquisition spree, the Paris-based firm will bring its film and campaign production capabilities to the group at a time when entertainment is an increasingly important lever for fashion.

Marketing

The Independents Acquires Production Firm Phantasm Group

The latest in The Independents’ agency acquisition spree, the Paris-based firm will bring its film and campaign production capabilities to the group at a time when entertainment is an increasingly important lever for fashion.


Sustainability

Why Fashion Is Falling Behind on Its Climate Targets

While H&M and Kering have cut emissions by more than a third, the majority of fashion’s biggest brands remain behind the schedule they set for themselves.

Sustainability

Why Fashion Is Falling Behind on Its Climate Targets

While H&M and Kering have cut emissions by more than a third, the majority of fashion’s biggest brands remain behind the schedule they set for themselves.


Partner Content

How Edition Hotels Is Winning Over the Next Generation of Luxury Travellers

Marriott International’s Edition brand has expanded into new destinations and experiential offerings to meet the shifting demands of affluent travellers.

Partner Content

How Edition Hotels Is Winning Over the Next Generation of Luxury Travellers

Marriott International’s Edition brand has expanded into new destinations and experiential offerings to meet the shifting demands of affluent travellers.


Retail

Alo Yoga Primed for IPO After Sale of Its T-Shirt Business

The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.

Retail

Alo Yoga Primed for IPO After Sale of Its T-Shirt Business

The sale of Bella+Canvas, which has not closed yet, would give founders Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge more flexibility and options for the Lululemon challenger.


Sustainability

EU Report: Nearly 40% of Clothing Is Mislabeled

A study released by the EU Commission found 37 percent of clothing materials tested in a campaign were not correctly identified on their tags.

Sustainability

EU Report: Nearly 40% of Clothing Is Mislabeled

A study released by the EU Commission found 37 percent of clothing materials tested in a campaign were not correctly identified on their tags.


Sports

Why Tech Wear Is Crashing Paris Fashion Week

The running category will be more present than ever before at Paris Fashion Week, as brands like Hoka, Satisfy and more descend upon one of fashion’s biggest moments of the

Sports

Why Tech Wear Is Crashing Paris Fashion Week

The running category will be more present than ever before at Paris Fashion Week, as brands like Hoka, Satisfy and more descend upon one of fashion’s biggest moments of the


Technology

Can Meta Sell Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban?

Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.

Technology

Can Meta Sell Smart Glasses Without Ray-Ban?

Generating demand for Meta’s new line of own-branded smart glasses may prove an uphill battle for the US tech giant. Plus, what social media bans mean for fashion and the generative search advertising boom.


Global Markets

Worldview | China’s 618 Festival Sees E-commerce Growth Stall

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Panama’s luxury malls, Polish retail giant LPP and the Indian textile exporters hoping a Middle East peace deal will endure.

Global Markets

Worldview | China’s 618 Festival Sees E-commerce Growth Stall

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Panama’s luxury malls, Polish retail giant LPP and the Indian textile exporters hoping a Middle East peace deal will endure.


Global Markets

How India’s Aditya Birla Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire

The mining-to-textiles giant’s fashion arm has grown into one of India’s largest players, spanning dozens of homegrown brands and retail partnerships with global names like Reebok, Ralph Lauren and Galeries Lafayette.

Global Markets

How India’s Aditya Birla Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire

The mining-to-textiles giant’s fashion arm has grown into one of India’s largest players, spanning dozens of homegrown brands and retail partnerships with global names like Reebok, Ralph Lauren and Galeries Lafayette.