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News & Analysis

The Double-Edged Sword of Discounting

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are slated to break yet another record this year, but retailers are facing growing pressure to begin promotions well before the end of the season.

News & Analysis

The Double-Edged Sword of Discounting

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are slated to break yet another record this year, but retailers are facing growing pressure to begin promotions well before the end of the season.


Luxury

End Clothing: Menswear’s Silent E-Commerce Contender

In a rare interview, the founders of the Newcastle-based shopping destination reveal their plans to reach $350 million in annual revenue by 2020.

Luxury

End Clothing: Menswear’s Silent E-Commerce Contender

In a rare interview, the founders of the Newcastle-based shopping destination reveal their plans to reach $350 million in annual revenue by 2020.


Retail

Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China 

At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.

Retail

Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China 

At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.


Fashion Week

The Power of Woman at Comme des Garçons

Garments burst open by a female belly were an intense reminder of the primal power of pregnancy.

Fashion Week

The Power of Woman at Comme des Garçons

Garments burst open by a female belly were an intense reminder of the primal power of pregnancy.


Luxury

Pedro Lourenço Is Back with Zilver

With a new genderless label, set to debut at London Fashion Week on September 16, the designer aims to build something that is sustainable — environmentally as well as economically.

Luxury

Pedro Lourenço Is Back with Zilver

With a new genderless label, set to debut at London Fashion Week on September 16, the designer aims to build something that is sustainable — environmentally as well as economically.


News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.

News & Analysis

The Boys of Jacquemus

Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.


Fashion Week

Sartorial Autopsies at Comme des Garçons

Rei Kawakubo returned to the mutated Edwardian silhouette that has underpinned her menswear from almost the beginning. But although there was buoyant colour, Kawakubo’s dissection of the suit had teeth.

Fashion Week

Sartorial Autopsies at Comme des Garçons

Rei Kawakubo returned to the mutated Edwardian silhouette that has underpinned her menswear from almost the beginning. But although there was buoyant colour, Kawakubo’s dissection of the suit had teeth.


Fashion Week

At Pitti, Eternal Youth and Experiences

The rise of the ‘millennial mindset’ looked particularly radical within the frame of Pitti Uomo, where the peacocks posing in tailored regalia look completely passé.

Fashion Week

At Pitti, Eternal Youth and Experiences

The rise of the ‘millennial mindset’ looked particularly radical within the frame of Pitti Uomo, where the peacocks posing in tailored regalia look completely passé.


News & Analysis

A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own

The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.

News & Analysis

A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own

The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.


News & Analysis

The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo

A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.

News & Analysis

The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo

A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.