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Sports

Knicks Fashion Fever Is Only Just Beginning

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years has sparked a true zeitgeist moment that fashion is infiltrating at all levels.

Sports

Knicks Fashion Fever Is Only Just Beginning

The New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years has sparked a true zeitgeist moment that fashion is infiltrating at all levels.


Luxury

Hermès Opens Bond Street Mega-Boutique

The ultra-luxurious ‘maison’ is a big bet on London’s enduring appeal for luxury shoppers, as the sector struggles to bounce back from a prolonged downturn.

Luxury

Hermès Opens Bond Street Mega-Boutique

The ultra-luxurious ‘maison’ is a big bet on London’s enduring appeal for luxury shoppers, as the sector struggles to bounce back from a prolonged downturn.


Beauty

The Struggle to Save Africa’s Shea Butter Industry

African nations are phasing bans of shea nut exports in a bid to bolster domestic industry. In the short-term, local collectors are feeling the pinch.

Beauty

The Struggle to Save Africa’s Shea Butter Industry

African nations are phasing bans of shea nut exports in a bid to bolster domestic industry. In the short-term, local collectors are feeling the pinch.


Marketing

Explainer: What Social Media Bans Mean for Marketers

As the UK joins countries like Australia and Malaysia in their efforts to curtail under-16 social media access, brands may need to rethink their marketing strategies.

Marketing

Explainer: What Social Media Bans Mean for Marketers

As the UK joins countries like Australia and Malaysia in their efforts to curtail under-16 social media access, brands may need to rethink their marketing strategies.


Partner Content

Inside Tilt Beauty’s Mission to Break Accessibility Barriers

From founder storytelling to inclusive design, Tilt Beauty’s first year in business demonstrates how its core pillars of accessibility, playfulness and community can drive success in the beauty industry. Here, BoF sits down with founder Aerin Glazer.

Partner Content

Inside Tilt Beauty’s Mission to Break Accessibility Barriers

From founder storytelling to inclusive design, Tilt Beauty’s first year in business demonstrates how its core pillars of accessibility, playfulness and community can drive success in the beauty industry. Here, BoF sits down with founder Aerin Glazer.


Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.

Retail

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group

In his second takeover bid in a week, retail billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business for $223 million.


Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.

Retail

US Supreme Court Rejects Macy’s Challenge Over Compensating Fired Strikers

Macy’s had attempted to roll back the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to order a company to compensate fired employees.


Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Retail

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large

The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.


Luxury

Human Made Is Acquiring Undercover

The company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo is set to purchase the brand of his longtime friend and fellow innovator, Jun Takahashi.

Luxury

Human Made Is Acquiring Undercover

The company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo is set to purchase the brand of his longtime friend and fellow innovator, Jun Takahashi.


Retail

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks

The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Retail

Birkenstock Readies First Bond Deal in Five Years for Buybacks

The German footwear maker is seeking to replace existing debt and is set to raise €900 million from the sale, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.


Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.

Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury Awarded CBE

The makeup artist and founder was among a small group of beauty entrepreneurs named in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours, alongside the founders of the UK charity Beauty Banks.


Media

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.

Media

Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.