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.
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Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Iran — A Fashion Industry Operating in the Underground
Activist Hoda Katebi speaks passionately about fashion’s ‘revolution-washing,’ while Tehran-based design duo Shirin and Shiva Vaqar lift the lid on the restrictive conditions faced by Iran’s emerging brands at VOICES 2019.
The BoF Podcast: Iran — A Fashion Industry Operating in the Underground
Activist Hoda Katebi speaks passionately about fashion’s ‘revolution-washing,’ while Tehran-based design duo Shirin and Shiva Vaqar lift the lid on the restrictive conditions faced by Iran’s emerging brands at VOICES 2019.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Trisha Shetty on Human Rights and Human Wrongs
In the face of ongoing gender discrimination and human rights violations around the world, activist Trisha Shetty amplifies the importance of speaking up and demanding change from world leaders at VOICES 2019.
The BoF Podcast: Trisha Shetty on Human Rights and Human Wrongs
In the face of ongoing gender discrimination and human rights violations around the world, activist Trisha Shetty amplifies the importance of speaking up and demanding change from world leaders at VOICES 2019.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.
The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.
Partner Content
Drive Season 2, Episode 6: Everlane’s Michael Preysman on ‘Balancing Time, Customer and Product’
Preysman shares his experience of building Everlane from the ground up and putting sustainability and something he calls 'radical transparency' at the centre of his business model and operations.
Drive Season 2, Episode 6: Everlane’s Michael Preysman on ‘Balancing Time, Customer and Product’
Preysman shares his experience of building Everlane from the ground up and putting sustainability and something he calls 'radical transparency' at the centre of his business model and operations.
Partner Content
Drive Season 2, Episode 5: Eileen Fisher Reflects On 35 Years of Implementing Sustainable Thinking
As a sustainability pioneer long before ‘sustainability’ became an industry buzzword, Eileen Fisher and her eponymous brand have been pushing the boundaries for decades. Here’s what she’s learned.
Drive Season 2, Episode 5: Eileen Fisher Reflects On 35 Years of Implementing Sustainable Thinking
As a sustainability pioneer long before ‘sustainability’ became an industry buzzword, Eileen Fisher and her eponymous brand have been pushing the boundaries for decades. Here’s what she’s learned.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Carole Cadwalladr Asks, Is This the End of Democracy?
In the face of major data breaches, investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr brings to light the failure of Western governments to punish Facebook.
The BoF Podcast: Carole Cadwalladr Asks, Is This the End of Democracy?
In the face of major data breaches, investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr brings to light the failure of Western governments to punish Facebook.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast: Inside The State of Fashion 2020
Listen to BoF's Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss the key themes that will define the global fashion industry in the next year.
The BoF Podcast: Inside The State of Fashion 2020
Listen to BoF's Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss the key themes that will define the global fashion industry in the next year.
Partner Content
Drive Season 2, Episode 4: Noah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’
Brendon Babenzien’s menswear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition.
Drive Season 2, Episode 4: Noah Founder Brendon Babenzien on ‘Taking Greed Out of the Equation’
Brendon Babenzien’s menswear brand Noah focuses on values and collaboration instead of profit margins and competition.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Sandy Liang Takes Risks
The New York-based designer discusses the highs and lows of launching a label straight out of fashion school with BoF's Lauren Sherman.
The BoF Podcast: Sandy Liang Takes Risks
The New York-based designer discusses the highs and lows of launching a label straight out of fashion school with BoF's Lauren Sherman.
Partner Content
Drive Season 2, Episode 3: Ganni’s Nicolaj Reffstrup on Measuring Ecological Impact Effectively
The Ganni mastermind discusses how his tech background fueled his approach to turning the virtually unknown Danish womenswear brand into a global trendsetter.
Drive Season 2, Episode 3: Ganni’s Nicolaj Reffstrup on Measuring Ecological Impact Effectively
The Ganni mastermind discusses how his tech background fueled his approach to turning the virtually unknown Danish womenswear brand into a global trendsetter.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Theory Founder Andrew Rosen on Fashion’s Past — and Future
The fashion retail pioneer speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about identifying a gap in US and international markets for contemporary clothing brands and investing in emerging designers.
The BoF Podcast: Theory Founder Andrew Rosen on Fashion’s Past — and Future
The fashion retail pioneer speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about identifying a gap in US and international markets for contemporary clothing brands and investing in emerging designers.
Partner Content
Drive Season 2, Episode 2: Reformation’s Yael Aflalo On Finding a Sustainable Focus
BoF meets Reformation Founder and CEO Yael Aflalo, who created her brand in 2009 around the idea of upcycling, after years of frustration battling with inefficiencies of the fashion wholesale system.
Drive Season 2, Episode 2: Reformation’s Yael Aflalo On Finding a Sustainable Focus
BoF meets Reformation Founder and CEO Yael Aflalo, who created her brand in 2009 around the idea of upcycling, after years of frustration battling with inefficiencies of the fashion wholesale system.
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.