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British Fashion Model Agents Association Puts Out Petition to Protect Models from AI
The BFMA and modelling agency The Milk Collective have petitioned against the unauthorised use of model likenesses by AI.

Sale of TikTok’s US Assets May Get Boost After Trump-Xi Call
Trump said on Truth Social on Friday that he appreciated ‘the approval of the TikTok Deal’ from Xi, while Xi’s statement did not mention an approval.

The BoF Podcast | Glenn Martens: ‘Social Media Has Turned Fashion Into the Hunger Games’
On the eve of his Spring/Summer 2026 shows, the Diesel and Maison Margiela creative director speaks with Imran Amed about finding his voice, transforming an iconic brand from the 1990s for today and why fashion should include everyone.

Saks Is Exploring Options for Bergdorf Goodman, WWD Reports
The company is looking to sell a minority stake that would value Bergdorf Goodman in the range of $1.5 billion to $2 billion.

Ferragamo Family Reiterates It Is Not Interested in Any ‘Extraordinary’ Deals
Low stock prices have triggered speculation about possible mergers or acquisitions.

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?
With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.

How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.

Fashion Needs a New Sustainability Playbook
Efforts to establish a cleaner, kinder fashion sector are struggling, but it’s not clear what the answers are.

Inside BoF and Vêtir’s New York Fashion Week Cocktail
Hosted at Hotel Chelsea by BoF and Vêtir founder Kate Davidson Hudson, guests included designers Prabal Gurung, Paul Andrew, Jonathan Simkhai and Jennifer Fisher, entrepreneurs Desirée Rogers, Nancy Twine and Tina Craig, fashion insiders Rachel Zoe, Jessel Taank and Sherri McMullen, and executives from Versace, Amazon and Snapchat.

At NYFW, RaiseFashion and Industry Leaders Chart Pathways From Cultural Relevance to Commercial Success
As diversity, equity and inclusion commitments wane and access to capital grows more elusive, RaiseFashion convened a panel at NYFW — moderated by BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young — featuring leaders from Abercrombie & Fitch, Glossier, Ten To One Rum and Fluency to explore how emerging brands can secure strategic allies, move beyond restrictive labels and build sustainable pathways to growth.

The Fragrance Brand, the Influencer and the $60,000 Wedding Gift
It’s gonna be one heck of a thank-you note — or one winning strategy for how companies should (and shouldn’t) dole out swag to brides.

Not So Fast on a Puma and Adidas Reunion
Speculation about a potential reunion between the two legacy German footwear brands ran wild this week, but it might not be as brilliant an idea as it sounds.