Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss is one of the leading fashion and lifestyle companies in the premium segment. Located in Metzingen, Germany, the company has two core brands: Hugo and Boss.
Carlos Jereissati, the Man Who Brought Luxury to Brazil
According to the International Monetary Fund, Brazil is set to clock in as the world’s sixth largest economy in 2013. BoF meets shopping mall magnate Carlos Jereissati, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, who is helping international luxury brands tap the opportunity.
Carlos Jereissati, the Man Who Brought Luxury to Brazil
According to the International Monetary Fund, Brazil is set to clock in as the world’s sixth largest economy in 2013. BoF meets shopping mall magnate Carlos Jereissati, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, who is helping international luxury brands tap the opportunity.
Online Retailers Go Hi-Tech to Size up Shoppers and Cut Returns
BERLIN, Germany — Online retailers are trying to cajole consumers into revealing their vital statistics with new sizing technology tailored to turn
Online Retailers Go Hi-Tech to Size up Shoppers and Cut Returns
BERLIN, Germany — Online retailers are trying to cajole consumers into revealing their vital statistics with new sizing technology tailored to turn
Op-Ed | Preventing Another Rana Plaza
In the wake of Rana Plaza, it's clear that voluntary self-inspection of garment factories by brands and retailers is not enough to avoid terrible human tragedy. Workplace health and safety standards must be set and enforced by the workers themselves, argues Tansy E Hoskins.
Op-Ed | Preventing Another Rana Plaza
In the wake of Rana Plaza, it's clear that voluntary self-inspection of garment factories by brands and retailers is not enough to avoid terrible human tragedy. Workplace health and safety standards must be set and enforced by the workers themselves, argues Tansy E Hoskins.
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
Prada Says China Still Giving a Boost to Sales
MILAN, Italy — Italian fashion house Prada appeared to brush off luxury industry concerns about slowing growth in China, saying demand from the
Prada Says China Still Giving a Boost to Sales
MILAN, Italy — Italian fashion house Prada appeared to brush off luxury industry concerns about slowing growth in China, saying demand from the
Hugo Boss Benefits from U.S. Demand and Tight Stock Management
FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss said tight stock management and fewer discounts drove up profits and that shoppers in the United
Hugo Boss Benefits from U.S. Demand and Tight Stock Management
FRANKFURT, Germany — German fashion house Hugo Boss said tight stock management and fewer discounts drove up profits and that shoppers in the United
Olfactive Branding: Retail’s Fragrant Frontier
Fashion retailers have long created store environments aimed at stimulating the eyes and ears. Now companies are increasing their attention on the nose and embracing the arts of olfactive branding and scent marketing. BoF investigates.
Olfactive Branding: Retail’s Fragrant Frontier
Fashion retailers have long created store environments aimed at stimulating the eyes and ears. Now companies are increasing their attention on the nose and embracing the arts of olfactive branding and scent marketing. BoF investigates.
Hugo Boss Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Retail Sales
FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with the gross margin improving, after the German
Hugo Boss Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Retail Sales
FRANKFURT, Germany — Hugo Boss AG reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with the gross margin improving, after the German
Stripped Bare: Brands Move Toward Transparency and Traceability
From Bruno Pieters's Honest By to Nudie Jeans to sportswear giant Nike, certain fashion and apparel brands are going against the grain and starting to embrace greater transparency and traceability across the supply chain. BoF reports.
Stripped Bare: Brands Move Toward Transparency and Traceability
From Bruno Pieters's Honest By to Nudie Jeans to sportswear giant Nike, certain fashion and apparel brands are going against the grain and starting to embrace greater transparency and traceability across the supply chain. BoF reports.
Andy Dunn of Bonobos on Building the Armani of the E-Commerce Era
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of men’s apparel brand Bonobos.
Andy Dunn of Bonobos on Building the Armani of the E-Commerce Era
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of men’s apparel brand Bonobos.