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After Prada ‘Sandal Scandal,’ Indian Sellers Tap Nationalist Pride to Boost Sales
Sales are surging for the 'Kolhapuri' sandals that garnered global attention after Prada sparked a controversy by showing a similar design on the runway without crediting its origin.
Why Blum’s Closure Is Shaking the Art World
Major gallerist Tim Blum’s decision to exit the business will shake the art sector, writes Marc Spiegler.
Why Sunscreen Launches Keep Missing the Inclusivity Mark
Sunscreen is the latest product to attract consumer ire, with numerous brands releasing so-called ‘universal’ offerings that, in practice, often don’t work on darker skin tones. Fixing formulations, however, isn’t easy.
Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future
The sector is facing double-digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance. ‘A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear,’ said former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron.
Lectra’s Long-Term Lens on Fashion’s Future
The technology company’s recent white paper ‘Meeting the Moment’ unpacks the macro-shifts challenging fashion businesses, and focuses on addressing technological advancements, streamlining supply chains and reprioritising the sustainability agenda for long-term success. Discover insights from the report, alongside BoF analysis.
E-Commerce Firm Jumia Draws Takeover Interest From Axian
A deal between the biggest e-commerce platform in Africa and telecommunications company Axian would help both company expand across the continent.
M&S’s Online Business Should Be ‘Fully’ Operational by End of Month, CEO Says
The cyberattack is estimated to have cost the British retailer $412 million this year.
Billionaire H&M Founding Family Speeds Up Share Purchases
The Persson family and its related companies owned over 60 percent of H&M's shares at the end of May, prompting speculation the company may return to private ownership.
Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
Laopu Gold: China’s Homegrown Jewellery Success Story
While European and American luxury brand sales have fallen in China, Laopu Gold Co.’s sales have doubled in each of the past two years, underscoring a shift towards homegrown brands.
Is Marc Jacobs Still America’s Most Important Designer?
It’s hard to dispute the force of a dream so deeply personal, and so detailed in its madness, writes Lynn Yaeger.
Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Paired for Blockbuster Exhibition
The two era-defining avant-garde fashion designers will be the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.