Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
Podcasts
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Media
The BoF Podcast: Jefferson Hack on Why the World Must Not Be Complacent
The Dazed Media founder speaks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the role of fashion media companies during a pandemic.
The BoF Podcast: Jefferson Hack on Why the World Must Not Be Complacent
The Dazed Media founder speaks to BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about the role of fashion media companies during a pandemic.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief on Lessons Learned in Isolation
In our first edition of #BoFLIVE, Emanuele Farneti speaks with BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt about running a publication in the coronavirus-spurred lockdown.
The BoF Podcast: Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief on Lessons Learned in Isolation
In our first edition of #BoFLIVE, Emanuele Farneti speaks with BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt about running a publication in the coronavirus-spurred lockdown.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Carine Roitfeld’s Remarkable Fashion Career
The acclaimed stylist and editor, whose name has become synonymous with French style, talks to Imran Amed about how the industry has changed since her days at French Vogue, working with Karl Lagerfeld, becoming a brand and the importance of staying curious.
The BoF Podcast: Carine Roitfeld’s Remarkable Fashion Career
The acclaimed stylist and editor, whose name has become synonymous with French style, talks to Imran Amed about how the industry has changed since her days at French Vogue, working with Karl Lagerfeld, becoming a brand and the importance of staying curious.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’
BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.
The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’
BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour
As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.
The BoF Podcast: Retail Futurist Doug Stephens on How Coronavirus Will Shift Consumer Behaviour
As the pandemic jolts global markets and consumption habits, Imran Amed and Doug Stephens discuss the mindset fashion companies should adopt to stay above water.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast: A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other
As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.
The BoF Podcast: A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other
As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: How Christian Louboutin Turned Red Soles Into a Status Symbol
Just as he unveils his L'Exhibition[niste] showcase in Paris this week, the luxury footwear designer speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about transforming his namesake brand from a single-store enterprise into a global success.
The BoF Podcast: How Christian Louboutin Turned Red Soles Into a Status Symbol
Just as he unveils his L'Exhibition[niste] showcase in Paris this week, the luxury footwear designer speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about transforming his namesake brand from a single-store enterprise into a global success.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Lewis Hamilton on How His Formula 1 Career Led Him to Collaborate With Tommy Hilfiger
From race cars to runways, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton sat down with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss his collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, who also makes a special appearance in this week’s episode of the BoF Podcast.
The BoF Podcast: Lewis Hamilton on How His Formula 1 Career Led Him to Collaborate With Tommy Hilfiger
From race cars to runways, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton sat down with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed to discuss his collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, who also makes a special appearance in this week’s episode of the BoF Podcast.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
Entrepreneurship
The BoF Podcast: Caroline de Maigret Rips Up Fashion’s Rulebook
The author and model speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about challenging beauty standards, working with Karl Lagerfeld and her new book ‘Older, But Better, But Older.’
The BoF Podcast: Caroline de Maigret Rips Up Fashion’s Rulebook
The author and model speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about challenging beauty standards, working with Karl Lagerfeld and her new book ‘Older, But Better, But Older.’
Beauty
The BoF Podcast: Clothes Have No Gender
At VOICES 2019, performance artist and designer Alok Vaid-Menon lifted the lid on fashion’s ‘regressive’ gender stereotypes and urged the industry to ‘de-gender’ and redefine the meaning of beauty.
The BoF Podcast: Clothes Have No Gender
At VOICES 2019, performance artist and designer Alok Vaid-Menon lifted the lid on fashion’s ‘regressive’ gender stereotypes and urged the industry to ‘de-gender’ and redefine the meaning of beauty.
Retail
The BoF Podcast: Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.
The BoF Podcast: Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.