On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Podcasts
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Workplace & Talent
Samira Nasr: ‘Real Inclusion Means Anyone Can Follow Their Dreams’
The editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar speaks to Imran Amed about how she is using her position of influence to elevate marginalised voices, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Samira Nasr: ‘Real Inclusion Means Anyone Can Follow Their Dreams’
The editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar speaks to Imran Amed about how she is using her position of influence to elevate marginalised voices, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Luxury
Angelica Cheung: Chinese Customers Will ‘Expect to See Something Different’ When They Travel Again
In Paris, everything is prepared for the return of big-spending tourists. Stores are open, mirrors shined, brand leaders bullish that the global capital city of luxury remains irresistible.
Angelica Cheung: Chinese Customers Will ‘Expect to See Something Different’ When They Travel Again
In Paris, everything is prepared for the return of big-spending tourists. Stores are open, mirrors shined, brand leaders bullish that the global capital city of luxury remains irresistible.
Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 6: Could Luxury Become Responsible?
Designer Eileen Fisher, SVP of supply chain innovation at the Savory Institute, Megan Meiklejohn, general secretary of the Aura Blockchain Consortium, Daniela Ott, and co-founder of Project Everyone, Gail Gallie, discuss sustainability within the industry and why luxury must use its influence for good.
Transforming Luxury Episode 6: Could Luxury Become Responsible?
Designer Eileen Fisher, SVP of supply chain innovation at the Savory Institute, Megan Meiklejohn, general secretary of the Aura Blockchain Consortium, Daniela Ott, and co-founder of Project Everyone, Gail Gallie, discuss sustainability within the industry and why luxury must use its influence for good.
Luxury
Manfred Thierry Mugler: Fashion’s Original Radical
The 90s fashion legend sits down with Tim Blanks to reflect on a career that has enduring resonance and relevance today.
Manfred Thierry Mugler: Fashion’s Original Radical
The 90s fashion legend sits down with Tim Blanks to reflect on a career that has enduring resonance and relevance today.
Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 5: Can Luxury Maintain Its Relevance in the Metaverse?
Creative technologist Ommy Akhe, founder and CEO of Wanna Sergey Arkhangelskiy, and Auroboros co-founders Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello discuss how our physical realities will be augmented and overlaid by digital experiences and services.
Transforming Luxury Episode 5: Can Luxury Maintain Its Relevance in the Metaverse?
Creative technologist Ommy Akhe, founder and CEO of Wanna Sergey Arkhangelskiy, and Auroboros co-founders Alissa Aulbekova and Paula Sello discuss how our physical realities will be augmented and overlaid by digital experiences and services.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks & Imran Amed: The Season That Was
The return to physical shows brought new life and ideas into collections, but it remains to be seen what long-lasting change the pandemic has inspired.
Tim Blanks & Imran Amed: The Season That Was
The return to physical shows brought new life and ideas into collections, but it remains to be seen what long-lasting change the pandemic has inspired.
Luxury
Demna Gvasalia: ‘Couture Is The Most Sustainable Way of Consuming’
Balenciaga’s creative director speaks to Imran Amed about his vision for Haute Couture, as featured in the first episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg QuickTake.
Demna Gvasalia: ‘Couture Is The Most Sustainable Way of Consuming’
Balenciaga’s creative director speaks to Imran Amed about his vision for Haute Couture, as featured in the first episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg QuickTake.
Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 4: What Is Driving the Transformation of Luxury Retail Channels?
Managing partner of Fabernovel Asia Patrice Nordey, founder of The Solution Consultancy Jerry Clode, CEO of Fanbytes Timothy Armoo and partner and international client development director at Digital Luxury Group Iris Chan discuss why China is the epicentre of retail channel innovation and the potential of e-commerce.
Transforming Luxury Episode 4: What Is Driving the Transformation of Luxury Retail Channels?
Managing partner of Fabernovel Asia Patrice Nordey, founder of The Solution Consultancy Jerry Clode, CEO of Fanbytes Timothy Armoo and partner and international client development director at Digital Luxury Group Iris Chan discuss why China is the epicentre of retail channel innovation and the potential of e-commerce.
Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 3: How Is Luxury Customer Service Evolving?
Klarna CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Farfetch chief brand officer and Browns chair Holli Rogers and Métier founder Melissa Morris discuss how technological innovation is transforming luxury service.
Transforming Luxury Episode 3: How Is Luxury Customer Service Evolving?
Klarna CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Farfetch chief brand officer and Browns chair Holli Rogers and Métier founder Melissa Morris discuss how technological innovation is transforming luxury service.
Sustainability
Li Edelkoort’s ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto
The fashion system has been broken for some time, said trend forecaster Li Edelkoort at VOICES 2016. But, it can still regain its cultural cachet, and fix its exploitative practices.
Li Edelkoort’s ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto
The fashion system has been broken for some time, said trend forecaster Li Edelkoort at VOICES 2016. But, it can still regain its cultural cachet, and fix its exploitative practices.
Partner Content
Transforming Luxury Episode 2: What Defines a Luxury Product Today?
Emmy Award-winner and founder of Black Owned Everything Zerina Akers, CEO of NTWRK Aaron Levant, designer Bethany Williams and crypto artist Fewocious discuss the forces transforming the luxury product mix, from new categories to new responsibilities.
Transforming Luxury Episode 2: What Defines a Luxury Product Today?
Emmy Award-winner and founder of Black Owned Everything Zerina Akers, CEO of NTWRK Aaron Levant, designer Bethany Williams and crypto artist Fewocious discuss the forces transforming the luxury product mix, from new categories to new responsibilities.
Sustainability
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.