Longtime McQueen Collaborator Shaun Leane Launches New Label
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.
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Sustainability
Why H&M’s Sustainability Report Is So Unusual
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer is one of a shrinking number of companies that’s still drawing attention to its emissions goals. Plus, a Shanghai Fashion Week preview.
Why H&M’s Sustainability Report Is So Unusual
The Swedish fast-fashion retailer is one of a shrinking number of companies that’s still drawing attention to its emissions goals. Plus, a Shanghai Fashion Week preview.
Retail
The Zara-Fication of John Galliano
Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige?
The Zara-Fication of John Galliano
Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige?
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This Week: Ready or Not, Here Comes President Donald Trump
TikTok, tariffs and immigration are among the issues that could see major action taken in the opening days of Trump’s second term.
This Week: Ready or Not, Here Comes President Donald Trump
TikTok, tariffs and immigration are among the issues that could see major action taken in the opening days of Trump’s second term.
Sustainability
‘In Business to Save the Planet’: The Patagonia Paradox
The American outerwear giant’s profits are meant to fight climate change, but its means of generating them do the opposite. CEO Ryan Gellert talks to BoF about the contradiction at the heart of Patagonia’s business, why he’s gambling on resale and the company’s efforts to curb consumption.
‘In Business to Save the Planet’: The Patagonia Paradox
The American outerwear giant’s profits are meant to fight climate change, but its means of generating them do the opposite. CEO Ryan Gellert talks to BoF about the contradiction at the heart of Patagonia’s business, why he’s gambling on resale and the company’s efforts to curb consumption.
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Workplace & Talent
AI’s Big Bias Problem
Generative AI holds vast potential when it comes to streamlining HR tasks and eliminating manual work, but there are mounting worries about its tendency to magnify racial and gender biases.
AI’s Big Bias Problem
Generative AI holds vast potential when it comes to streamlining HR tasks and eliminating manual work, but there are mounting worries about its tendency to magnify racial and gender biases.
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Introducing Broken Planet and MyGemma
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Introducing Broken Planet and MyGemma
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Workplace & Talent
Careers Counsel | How to Lead Effectively
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Careers Counsel | How to Lead Effectively
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
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The News in Brief
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.
L Catterton Nears Acquisition of Fitness Brand Hyrox
Private equity firm L Catterton is close to buying a controlling stake in Hyrox in a deal that may value the fitness competition brand at nearly $700 million, sources told Bloomberg.
Shein’s Value Down $5 Billion, Among HK’s Worst Post-IPO Weeks
Shein’s sliding market value reflects investor concerns over the fast-fashion retailer’s growth outlook.
Nykaa Increases Stake in Beauty Brand Earth Rhythm
The Indian beauty retailer has invested in the clean personal care brand for the third time, raising its stake by an additional 24.2 percent.
ITP Media Group Acquires Heart Media Group
With the purchase, the Dubai-based publisher of magazines like Harper’s Bazaar Arabia hopes to tap the fast-growing segment of ultra-high-net-worth individuals of Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Lululemon Cuts Annual Revenue, Profit Outlook Again a Week Before New CEO Takes Over
Shares of the Vancouver-based apparel brand, which have declined nearly 69 percent in 2025, tumbled about 18 percent in extended trading.
Oura Files for US IPO as Revenue Surges
The wearable maker, popular with athletes, has filed for an initial public offering, showing soaring revenue as well as increasing losses.