John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Opinions
Financial Markets
2019 Ends on a Positive Note For Luxury
Luxury investment throughout 2019 often felt like a game of musical chairs, but the year ended on a positive note, with an overall yearly gain of 44 percent for the Savigny Luxury Index.
2019 Ends on a Positive Note For Luxury
Luxury investment throughout 2019 often felt like a game of musical chairs, but the year ended on a positive note, with an overall yearly gain of 44 percent for the Savigny Luxury Index.
Workplace & Talent
Op-Ed | How Fashion Education Prevents Inclusivity
Fashion's future creators and decision-makers are taught a narrow worldview in school, helping to perpetuate racism, fatphobia and other damaging tropes that plague the industry.
Op-Ed | How Fashion Education Prevents Inclusivity
Fashion's future creators and decision-makers are taught a narrow worldview in school, helping to perpetuate racism, fatphobia and other damaging tropes that plague the industry.
Media
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers
A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.
Retail
Op-Ed: Online Moral Outrage Doesn't Actually Hurt Sales
There is little evidence that spasms of internet indignation — such as the recent backlash against Peloton and SoulCycle's well reported ties to Donald Trump — cause a retailer long-term damage.
Op-Ed: Online Moral Outrage Doesn't Actually Hurt Sales
There is little evidence that spasms of internet indignation — such as the recent backlash against Peloton and SoulCycle's well reported ties to Donald Trump — cause a retailer long-term damage.
Media
The Polarisation of Fashion Media
In the 2010s, the publications covering fashion — regardless of whether they were chasing clicks or subscriptions — found that success wasn't so straightforward anymore.
The Polarisation of Fashion Media
In the 2010s, the publications covering fashion — regardless of whether they were chasing clicks or subscriptions — found that success wasn't so straightforward anymore.
Media
Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.
Op-Ed | Why I Chose Journalism Over Influencing
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF’s Rachel Strugatz examines how fashion blogs went from creative outlets to multi-million dollar businesses — and why she decided to write about it rather than live it.
News & Analysis
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential winter reading list, featuring everything from Tim Walker's 'out of this world' photography to Simon Doonan's deep-dive into the history of drag.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential winter reading list, featuring everything from Tim Walker's 'out of this world' photography to Simon Doonan's deep-dive into the history of drag.
Luxury
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
Luxury
Luxury’s Decade of Change
Over the past ten years, the global luxury market has been reshaped by the rise of China, the digital revolution, performance polarisation and consolidation, writes Luca Solca. What will the next decade bring?
Luxury’s Decade of Change
Over the past ten years, the global luxury market has been reshaped by the rise of China, the digital revolution, performance polarisation and consolidation, writes Luca Solca. What will the next decade bring?
Luxury
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Luxury
Ralph Lauren and Brunello Cucinelli Are Up, Tod's and Richemont Disappoint
The luxury sector fared well this month, with hopes of a trade deal between China and the USA as well as increased M&A chatter adding to a predominantly positive results season.
Ralph Lauren and Brunello Cucinelli Are Up, Tod's and Richemont Disappoint
The luxury sector fared well this month, with hopes of a trade deal between China and the USA as well as increased M&A chatter adding to a predominantly positive results season.
Retail
In Brands We Trust: Why Companies Are the New Communities
Brands have a powerful opportunity to fill the void in belonging and meaning left by the decline of religion and eroded faith in government.
In Brands We Trust: Why Companies Are the New Communities
Brands have a powerful opportunity to fill the void in belonging and meaning left by the decline of religion and eroded faith in government.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.