Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion brand, founded by the designer Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. The company produces apparel, accessories, footwear and home collections, with lines including Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.
In the Face of a Global Crisis, What Is the Fashion Industry Doing?
From large hospital donations to manufacturing hand sanitiser, fashion’s biggest names are mobilising to curb the spread of Covid-19.
No Company Will Survive Coronavirus Alone
Smart businesses will emerge from this crisis stronger, but only by collaborating with competitors and upholding their responsibilities, not just to shareholders, but to a wider set of stakeholders, including employees, suppliers and society at large.
Amid Coronavirus, Looking After Workers on Fashion’s Front Lines
When it comes to fashion’s low-income retail and supply chain workforce, the industry faces a dilemma: continue business as usual and risk putting employees’ health in jeopardy; shut down operations and leave employees’ economic livelihood under threat.
Retailers, Pressured to Shutter Stores, Face a Moral Dilemma
Consumer backlash against big brands that continue to operate their stores is mounting as efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic increase. But some critics are asking them to go one step further and halt e-commerce as well.
Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled
BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.
How to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis
What does all this social and financial turmoil mean for fashion? BoF is here to guide you through the latest developments, deliver analysis you won't find anywhere else and share the human stories from our community.
Danielle Bernstein Made Macy’s Millions in Just a Day — Will the Magic Last?
The influencer’s new brand for the department store chain did over $2.5 million in sales in its first day, the retailer told BoF. It’s a good sign for Macy’s, which needs to attract younger customers, and Bernstein, who wants to expand beyond contemporary and into the mass market.
Coronavirus Casts a Shadow on Luxury’s Cruise Show Plans
As the likes of Gucci and Versace cancel events, the outbreak is surfacing urgent questions about fashion’s ways of working.
Inside the Secret World of Vintage Fashion Scouting
In the rapidly growing market for vintage, a secretive group of elite 'pickers' know where to score the best clothes and accessories for celebrities and designers.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.