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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.