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RaiseFashion Designers on Balancing Scale with Creative Integrity

BoF speaks with six designers from RaiseFashion’s 2026 Masterclass — Daveed Baptiste, Greg Jackson, Haoran Li, Hiywet Mimi Girma, Mark Grattan and Olivia Cheng — on the pressure to scale prematurely. Plus, how access to the right mentorship, networks and expertise helps build businesses that last.

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RaiseFashion Designers on Balancing Scale with Creative Integrity

BoF speaks with six designers from RaiseFashion’s 2026 Masterclass — Daveed Baptiste, Greg Jackson, Haoran Li, Hiywet Mimi Girma, Mark Grattan and Olivia Cheng — on the pressure to scale prematurely. Plus, how access to the right mentorship, networks and expertise helps build businesses that last.


Sustainability

Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050

The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Sustainability

Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050

The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.


Retail

Lululemon’s Proxy Fight Is Over. The Real Test Starts Now.

With its boardroom battle in the rearview, the activewear giant can finally focus on defending its relevance and figuring out its next growth engine as rivals chip away its category dominance.

Retail

Lululemon’s Proxy Fight Is Over. The Real Test Starts Now.

With its boardroom battle in the rearview, the activewear giant can finally focus on defending its relevance and figuring out its next growth engine as rivals chip away its category dominance.


Luxury

How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work

Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.

Luxury

How Italian Fashion Startups Are Making It Work

Milan’s most promising upstarts are emphasising custom orders, embracing cross-cultural dialogue and adopting a high-tech angle on ‘Made in Italy.’ Plus, Lanvin’s new CEO, Gucci’s F1 deal and Ferrari’s EV launch debacle.


Sports

Why Fashion Is All In on the World Cup

Mackage CEO Tanya Golesic explains why the fashion world is so keen on the 2026 World Cup.

Sports

Why Fashion Is All In on the World Cup

Mackage CEO Tanya Golesic explains why the fashion world is so keen on the 2026 World Cup.


Retail

Weak Demand at Gap, American Eagle Signals Constrained Consumer Spending

The apparel retailers provided weak annual forecasts as consumers curb discretionary spending amid a tough macroeconomic climate.

Retail

Weak Demand at Gap, American Eagle Signals Constrained Consumer Spending

The apparel retailers provided weak annual forecasts as consumers curb discretionary spending amid a tough macroeconomic climate.


Beauty

Department Stores Need Fragrance. Is the Feeling Mutual?

Memo Paris’s Harrods-exclusive launch with Giles Deacon underscores why fragrance remains a vital experiential anchor amid broader retail disruption.

Beauty

Department Stores Need Fragrance. Is the Feeling Mutual?

Memo Paris’s Harrods-exclusive launch with Giles Deacon underscores why fragrance remains a vital experiential anchor amid broader retail disruption.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery

The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Carlos Nazario: The Kid From Queens Who Changed Fashion Imagery

The New York-based stylist and fashion editor joins Imran Amed to discuss navigating the class barriers of early 2000s fashion publishing, the gruelling logistics of image-making and how heritage can become a style point of view.


Beauty

Lasers, Facial Firming Driving South Korean Medical Tourism

Travellers to South Korea are opting for non-invasive treatments like LED, ultrasound and injectables as the growth of foreign patients outpaces tourists.

Beauty

Lasers, Facial Firming Driving South Korean Medical Tourism

Travellers to South Korea are opting for non-invasive treatments like LED, ultrasound and injectables as the growth of foreign patients outpaces tourists.


Partner Content

The Business of Beauty and Front Row Convene Beauty Leaders in New York

Executives from Kenvue, Olfactory NYC, Soshe Beauty, Weleda, Jane Iredale, YSE Beauty, Odele and more gathered at Sadelle’s in New York City to discuss what it means to build a commerce strategy that connects the dots between discovery, conversion and growth.

Partner Content

The Business of Beauty and Front Row Convene Beauty Leaders in New York

Executives from Kenvue, Olfactory NYC, Soshe Beauty, Weleda, Jane Iredale, YSE Beauty, Odele and more gathered at Sadelle’s in New York City to discuss what it means to build a commerce strategy that connects the dots between discovery, conversion and growth.


Luxury

Can Gucci Turn Attention Into Sales?

Early response to designer Demna’s revamp has been ‘very encouraging,’ Kering CEO Luca de Meo told shareholders Thursday, after the brand shut down Times Square for another blockbuster fashion show earlier this month.

Luxury

Can Gucci Turn Attention Into Sales?

Early response to designer Demna’s revamp has been ‘very encouraging,’ Kering CEO Luca de Meo told shareholders Thursday, after the brand shut down Times Square for another blockbuster fashion show earlier this month.


Retail

Gap Shares Plummet After Retailer Lowers Sales Outlook

The company’s turnaround has been uneven, with Gap’s namesake brand having made the most progress while its athleisure chain Athleta continues to struggle.

Retail

Gap Shares Plummet After Retailer Lowers Sales Outlook

The company’s turnaround has been uneven, with Gap’s namesake brand having made the most progress while its athleisure chain Athleta continues to struggle.