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Retail

Exclusive: Skims’ Plan for Global Domination

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand is preparing to enter many new markets in the US and, increasingly, globally. CEO Jens Grede spoke with The Business of Fashion about his vision to create ‘the Apple store of apparel.’


Global Markets

US Strikes on Iran Come at Fragile Moment for the Global Economy

The outlook now hinges on how forcefully the Islamic Republic retaliates, with any trade disruptions caused by a further escalation of the conflict acting as yet another brake on the world economy.


Luxury

Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis to Exit the Brand

Prada Group’s chief executive Andrea Guerra will take on the role of the brand’s CEO on an interim basis.


Retail

This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.


Retail

River Island Plans to Close 33 Stores, Putting Hundreds of Jobs at Risk

CEO Ben Lewis said the British fashion company would try to 'keep [job losses] to a minimum.’


Luxury

Giorgio Armani to Miss Runway Shows As He’s ‘Recovering’ at Home

The Italian fashion designer will follow the shows remotely while menswear head Leo Dell’Orco will greet guests on Saturday and Monday in his stead.


Luxury

‘Transform or Die’: Can a Turnaround Expert Turn Kering Around?

Luca De Meo’s appointment as the French group’s chief executive is an admission of the seriousness of the crisis the company is facing, as well as a signal of its intent to do something about it, writes Imran Amed.


Sustainability

EU Ditches Plans for Anti-Greenwashing Rules

The European Commission is abandoning regulation that would have required companies to back up green claims following pressure from conservative lawmakers.


Beauty

The BoF Podcast | Tracee Ellis Ross: Understanding the Diversity of Humanity is Good Business

Tracee Ellis Ross shares her journey from Hollywood actress to entrepreneur with BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed, detailing the systemic changes she’s driving in the haircare industry.


Fashion Week

Is Fashion Stuck in the Archives?

At Pitti Uomo, there was a sense of nostalgia that felt both backward looking and progressive, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Media

Lessons in Make-Or-Break Costuming From the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Backlash

The online ire over the initial peeks at Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series about the tragic love story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is a case study on why it’s important to get costuming right on TV.


Technology

Meta Launches $399 Oakley AI Smart Glasses

Meta introduces new Oakley smart glasses, expanding beyond Ray-Ban, targeting athletes and leveraging AI capabilities.