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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.