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Technology

Op-Ed | Fashion Should Not Sleep Through the 'Next China'

Why are a handful of top fashion brands ignoring the Internet? Because the market hasn’t yet forced them to take action, argues Chris Morton, CEO and founder of Lyst.


Retail

Puerto Rico Ready for Luxury Shopping Amid Recession

A pair of nearly 5-inch black satin heels with a large gold alligator that serves as the front strap retails for almost $1,600 at the first Saks Fifth Avenue store to open in Puerto Rico, more than what the average person here earns in a month and where nearly half the population lives in poverty.


Retail

Online Clothing Retailer Revolve Acquires Brands Sold on Site

By bringing on some fashion brands, Revolve will be able to quickly fill holes in its marketplace when necessary.


Technology

The Apple Watch: Gadget or Fashion Statement?

To conquer the marketplace, the watch will have to appeal not only as a gadget but as a fashion statement.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Burberry, Endless Jewellery, L’Éclaireur and more.


Retail

For Macy's, Going Downmarket Looks Like the Way Ahead

Macy's Inc's planned push into the off-price retailing sector, dominated by chains such as TJX Cos Inc's TJ Maxx, shows the venerable department store chain has faced up to new realities of retailing in the United States.


News & Analysis

Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands

A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.


Financial Markets

Nordstrom Profit Trails Estimates as Discounts Hurt Margins

Nordstrom Inc., the largest U.S. luxury department-store chain, posted fourth-quarter profit that trailed analysts’ estimates as the company cut prices to clear inventory.


News & Analysis

Shoes of Prey Raises $5.5 Million for Custom Footwear

Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that Australia-based custom footwear e-tailer Shoes of Prey has raised a $5.5 Million Series A round, led by Khosla Ventures.


Financial Markets

Nordstrom Beats 3Q Estimates

Nordstrom Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $142 million. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.