Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Retail
The Debrief | Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Accessories?
From Labubu charms to stacked bracelets, shoppers are using accessories to personalise minimalist wardrobes, boosting small labels and hinting at a lasting behavioural shift. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack this trend.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations
The Hong Kong–born, London-based designer joins BoF founder Imran Amed to discuss his path from Hong Kong to London to Paris Couture Week and how he’s building a client-first business that protects creativity while staying commercially viable.
Sustainability
The Debrief | The Human Cost of Trump’s Tariffs
A surprise 50 percent duty on Indian apparel has frozen orders and shuttered factories across key hubs. The Debrief asks reporter Shayeza Walid what’s happening on the ground, who’s bearing the brunt and what relief could actually help.
Partner Content
The BoF Podcast | Khalifa Bin Braik on Dubai’s Transformation and the MENA Retail Playbook
Majid Al Futtaim executive Khalifa Bin Braik joins Imran Amed to unpack Dubai’s transformation, the ‘third place’ mall of the future, and what global brands get wrong about the GCC.
Technology
The Debrief | Would You Let AI Shop for You?
AI shopping agents promise to learn our tastes, style outfits and even check out on our behalf. The Debrief asks Malique Morris what it takes for these tools to move from hype to habit.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Sinéad O’Dwyer: ‘The Glorification of Vulnerability in Fashion Is Really Bizarre’
The Irish designer speaks with Imran Amed about her practice which centres on diverse bodies and finding practical, sustainable routes to market through direct-to-consumer, bespoke clients and carefully chosen retail partners.
Luxury
The Debrief | Does Fashion Still Know What Women Want?
As designers dial up spectacle, female critics question whether runways respect how women actually live and dress. BoF’s Cat Chen and Diana Pearl join The Debrief to unpack the practicality and spectacle of womenswear designs this season.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand
From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.
Retail
The Debrief | Can a Shop Truly Be a ‘Third Place’?
A growing number of retailers are adding listening bars, cafés and lounges to keep shoppers lingering — but can a commercial space ever foster real community? The Debrief breaks it down with retail editor Cat Chen.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast | The Biggest Fashion Month Ever
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.
Sports
The Debrief | Sports x Fashion: Who’s Really Winning?
With sponsorship spend surging and collabs everywhere from the WNBA to the NFL, fashion and sports have never been tighter. But the signal threatens to get lost in the noise. The Debrief unpacks what’s working, what’s not and why authenticity and execution matter more than hype.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Kiki McDonough on Changing How Women Buy and Wear Jewellery
Imran Amed sits down with British jeweller Kiki McDonough to reflect on resilience through recessions and a pandemic, the enduring appeal of coloured gemstones, and why jewellery’s longevity and everyday joy set it apart in a challenged luxury sector.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.