Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
Podcasts
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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 32: Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara on the ‘Pivotal’ Generation
The Beautycon chief executive shares the results of her survey on 'Pivotals,' the super-generation aged 13 to 34.
The BoF Podcast Episode 32: Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara on the ‘Pivotal’ Generation
The Beautycon chief executive shares the results of her survey on 'Pivotals,' the super-generation aged 13 to 34.
News & Analysis
Introducing the ‘Inside Fashion’ BoF Podcast
BoF’s new podcast series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.
Introducing the ‘Inside Fashion’ BoF Podcast
BoF’s new podcast series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Tim Blanks
This series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Fashion with Imran Amed and Tim Blanks
This series will feature original conversations with members of the BoF community, looking at the news and events from the week inside fashion.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 30: The Power of Circularity
How can the industry start to build a circular system? Dame Ellen MacArthur discusses how to build a fashion system that can run in the long term.
The BoF Podcast Episode 30: The Power of Circularity
How can the industry start to build a circular system? Dame Ellen MacArthur discusses how to build a fashion system that can run in the long term.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World
Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'
The BoF Podcast Episode 29: Citizen of the World
Amid rising critique of cultural appropriation, Dries Van Noten speaks to Tim Blanks about the challenges of being a 'citizen of the world.'
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 28: Are the Technology Giants Too Powerful?
Google, Facebook and Amazon's monopoly of the internet is undermining cultural production, Jonathan Taplin argues in a live debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home.
The BoF Podcast Episode 28: Are the Technology Giants Too Powerful?
Google, Facebook and Amazon's monopoly of the internet is undermining cultural production, Jonathan Taplin argues in a live debate with Rohan Silva, co-founder of Second Home.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 27: The Gender Revolution
Model Hanne Gaby Odelie, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi and activist Laith Ashley discuss their personal and professional experiences with gender.
The BoF Podcast Episode 27: The Gender Revolution
Model Hanne Gaby Odelie, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi and activist Laith Ashley discuss their personal and professional experiences with gender.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 26: State of the Global Economy
A panel of experts discusses the paradox of high geopolitical risk at a time of synchronised global expansion.
The BoF Podcast Episode 26: State of the Global Economy
A panel of experts discusses the paradox of high geopolitical risk at a time of synchronised global expansion.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 25: The Models Charter
LVMH's Antoine Arnault and casting director James Scully discuss the enforcement of a landmark charter to protect models.
The BoF Podcast Episode 25: The Models Charter
LVMH's Antoine Arnault and casting director James Scully discuss the enforcement of a landmark charter to protect models.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 24: Colette and the Future of Retail
Colette's Sarah Andelman announces her next move following the closure of the beloved Parisian concept store.
The BoF Podcast Episode 24: Colette and the Future of Retail
Colette's Sarah Andelman announces her next move following the closure of the beloved Parisian concept store.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 23: Designing for Disability
Sinéad Burke argues that disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform.
The BoF Podcast Episode 23: Designing for Disability
Sinéad Burke argues that disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 22: The Business of Culture
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar join BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the designer's partnership with Gucci.
The BoF Podcast Episode 22: The Business of Culture
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar join BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the designer's partnership with Gucci.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.