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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Retail
Designer Karen Walker on Shedding Excess and Renewing Purpose
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks to New Zealand-based designer Karen Walker about how Covid-19 has changed her business.
Designer Karen Walker on Shedding Excess and Renewing Purpose
BoF’s Tim Blanks speaks to New Zealand-based designer Karen Walker about how Covid-19 has changed her business.
Media
Vanessa Kingori on the Reinvention of British Vogue
BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Conde Nast Britain’s chief business officer to examine British Vogue’s new business strategy.
Vanessa Kingori on the Reinvention of British Vogue
BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Conde Nast Britain’s chief business officer to examine British Vogue’s new business strategy.
Luxury
Aspesi’s Lawrence Steele on Bringing the Cult Brand to a Wider Audience
Tim Blanks talks with the American designer about his global ambitions for the Italian label.
Aspesi’s Lawrence Steele on Bringing the Cult Brand to a Wider Audience
Tim Blanks talks with the American designer about his global ambitions for the Italian label.
Luxury
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Craig Green on Creative Collaboration
The Italian creative director and the emerging menswear designer discuss how they set about re-animating the Roman brand’s signature Rockstud detail.
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Craig Green on Creative Collaboration
The Italian creative director and the emerging menswear designer discuss how they set about re-animating the Roman brand’s signature Rockstud detail.
Workplace & Talent
The Role of the Office in a Post-Covid World
Jane Clay, a strategy director at global design and architecture giant Gensler, talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the office of the future and its role in creating company culture, community and belonging.
The Role of the Office in a Post-Covid World
Jane Clay, a strategy director at global design and architecture giant Gensler, talks to BoF’s Imran Amed about the office of the future and its role in creating company culture, community and belonging.
Workplace & Talent
Camilla Lowther on Building a Career as a Fashion Creative
The respected talent agent talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about how young creatives can develop their careers and have meaningful impact.
Camilla Lowther on Building a Career as a Fashion Creative
The respected talent agent talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about how young creatives can develop their careers and have meaningful impact.
Luxury
The End of an Era at Missoni
Angela Missoni talks to Tim Blanks about her past and future as she steps down from design duties after 24 years as creative director of the family business.
The End of an Era at Missoni
Angela Missoni talks to Tim Blanks about her past and future as she steps down from design duties after 24 years as creative director of the family business.
Technology
What the NFT Gold Rush Means for Fashion
The market for digital collectibles is booming. Opportunity or passing fad?
What the NFT Gold Rush Means for Fashion
The market for digital collectibles is booming. Opportunity or passing fad?
News & Analysis
A Masterclass on Leadership With Simon Sinek
The inspirational speaker and author speaks with Imran Amed about the opportunity for fashion businesses to reset and refocus after the pandemic is behind us.
A Masterclass on Leadership With Simon Sinek
The inspirational speaker and author speaks with Imran Amed about the opportunity for fashion businesses to reset and refocus after the pandemic is behind us.
Retail
Rethinking Fashion’s Approach to the Plus-Size Market
Fashion brands are upping marketing rhetoric and imagery to include a wider range of body types, but many companies are still failing to serve the plus-size consumer.
Rethinking Fashion’s Approach to the Plus-Size Market
Fashion brands are upping marketing rhetoric and imagery to include a wider range of body types, but many companies are still failing to serve the plus-size consumer.
Luxury
Shelly Verthime on Alber Elbaz’s Fashion Dreams
The late designer’s teacher turned close collaborator and friend talks to Tim Blanks about how Elbaz communicated his fashion dreams to the world.
Shelly Verthime on Alber Elbaz’s Fashion Dreams
The late designer’s teacher turned close collaborator and friend talks to Tim Blanks about how Elbaz communicated his fashion dreams to the world.
Luxury
Lessons for the Fashion Industry From Alber Elbaz’s Talk at VOICES 2018
The late designer shared his musings, wisdom and advice for the fashion industry in a talk at BoF VOICES in 2018.
Lessons for the Fashion Industry From Alber Elbaz’s Talk at VOICES 2018
The late designer shared his musings, wisdom and advice for the fashion industry in a talk at BoF VOICES in 2018.
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.