Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Opinions
News & Analysis
Can Fashion Bring Social Change in India?
MUMBAI, India — When I asked Rahul Mishra what, in addition to his creativity, made him the top pick for the jurors of this year's International
Can Fashion Bring Social Change in India?
MUMBAI, India — When I asked Rahul Mishra what, in addition to his creativity, made him the top pick for the jurors of this year's International
Retail
Op-Ed | An Industry in Denial: Fashion’s Struggle with Compliance
As much as brands talk about compliance and concern for workers' rights and safety, the unfortunate reality is that price is still king, says Edward Hertzman.
Op-Ed | An Industry in Denial: Fashion’s Struggle with Compliance
As much as brands talk about compliance and concern for workers' rights and safety, the unfortunate reality is that price is still king, says Edward Hertzman.
Technology
Op-Ed | Sizing Up Spring, the Instagram-Like Shopping App
NEW YORK, United States — When Spring, a new Instagram-like mobile shopping app for fashion, debuted a few weeks ago, I tweeted "Spring. Holy shit."
Op-Ed | Sizing Up Spring, the Instagram-Like Shopping App
NEW YORK, United States — When Spring, a new Instagram-like mobile shopping app for fashion, debuted a few weeks ago, I tweeted "Spring. Holy shit."
Fashion Week
Milan’s Struggles
MILAN, Italy — The Milan Fashion Week that closed yesterday was a crazy ride. There is no getting around it. As an Italian myself, my words do not
Milan’s Struggles
MILAN, Italy — The Milan Fashion Week that closed yesterday was a crazy ride. There is no getting around it. As an Italian myself, my words do not
Fashion Week
Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer
BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.
Hussein Chalayan, London's Most Radical Fashion Designer
BoF columnist Colin McDowell speaks to the cerebral Hussein Chalayan, whom he rates as London’s only radical fashion designer.
Marketing
Little New in New York
The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.
Little New in New York
The dichotomy between surprising shows and boring clothes explains the conundrum of contemporary fashion in New York and elsewhere, says BoF columnist Angelo Flaccavento.
Marketing
Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.
Op-Ed | For Musicians, Fashion’s Double-Edged Sword
The worlds of music and fashion have long embraced each other to mutual benefit. But emerging musicians should tread carefully when courted by the fashion industry, lest they dilute their authenticity and alienate fans, argues Delphine Roche.
News & Analysis
India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
Marketing
Op-Ed | Digging For Diamonds Among China’s 'KOLs'
While leveraging Key Opinion Leaders ('KOLs') in China can be a useful marketing tool, luxury brands must do their homework if they expect to see real results, argues Avery Booker.
Op-Ed | Digging For Diamonds Among China’s 'KOLs'
While leveraging Key Opinion Leaders ('KOLs') in China can be a useful marketing tool, luxury brands must do their homework if they expect to see real results, argues Avery Booker.
News & Analysis
Jonathan Van Meter and the Age of Celebrity
Debra Scherer speaks to Jonathan Van Meter, a contributing editor at American Vogue, about his professional trajectory and fashion magazines in the age of celebrity.
Jonathan Van Meter and the Age of Celebrity
Debra Scherer speaks to Jonathan Van Meter, a contributing editor at American Vogue, about his professional trajectory and fashion magazines in the age of celebrity.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | In Defence of Toms
Acknowledging the limits of its 'one-for-one' model, Toms has evolved from a strictly aid-based approach to one that supports wider economic development through job creation and local trade, argues Derek Ruediger.
Op-Ed | In Defence of Toms
Acknowledging the limits of its 'one-for-one' model, Toms has evolved from a strictly aid-based approach to one that supports wider economic development through job creation and local trade, argues Derek Ruediger.
News & Analysis
Unfilled Rana Plaza Fund Exposes Fashion's Lack of Accountability
The unfilled Rana Plaza compensation fund exposes the fashion industry’s inability to hold brands accountable for their actions, even when those actions have disastrous consequences.
Unfilled Rana Plaza Fund Exposes Fashion's Lack of Accountability
The unfilled Rana Plaza compensation fund exposes the fashion industry’s inability to hold brands accountable for their actions, even when those actions have disastrous consequences.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.