Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Founder Stories
Luxury
The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White
The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.
The Mystery Mogul Behind Off-White
The opaque Milanese holding company New Guards Group has birthed many of luxury streetwear’s most-hyped brands, including Off-White, Palm Angels, County of Milan and Heron Preston. In his first-ever interview, quiet mastermind Davide De Giglio reveals how he has built a business that will generate €420 million in sales this year.
Retail
How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion
Ten years ago, Robert Gentz and David Schneider founded what has become Europe’s biggest fashion e-commerce player. Now, Amazon is targeting their turf, but the duo has bigger plans: an operating system for fashion.
How Zalando Is Fighting Off Amazon and Building the Spotify of Fashion
Ten years ago, Robert Gentz and David Schneider founded what has become Europe’s biggest fashion e-commerce player. Now, Amazon is targeting their turf, but the duo has bigger plans: an operating system for fashion.
News & Analysis
Michael Preysman on Iterating Everlane and ‘Fixing’ Fashion Retail
Amidst market reports that Everlane is seeking new investment at a valuation ‘north of $250 million,’ BoF’s Vikram Alexei Kansara talks to the company’s founder about how he built a direct-to-consumer fashion brand rooted in ‘radical transparency.’
Michael Preysman on Iterating Everlane and ‘Fixing’ Fashion Retail
Amidst market reports that Everlane is seeking new investment at a valuation ‘north of $250 million,’ BoF’s Vikram Alexei Kansara talks to the company’s founder about how he built a direct-to-consumer fashion brand rooted in ‘radical transparency.’
Retail
Malte Huffmann of Dafiti on Cracking Fashion E-Commerce in Latin America
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, Malte Huffmann of Rocket Internet-backed Dafiti talks to Vikram Alexei Kansara about building the biggest fashion e-commerce player in Latin America.
Malte Huffmann of Dafiti on Cracking Fashion E-Commerce in Latin America
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, Malte Huffmann of Rocket Internet-backed Dafiti talks to Vikram Alexei Kansara about building the biggest fashion e-commerce player in Latin America.
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Workplace & Talent
Julie Wainwright of The RealReal on Why Experience Matters
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — In Silicon Valley, amidst a start-up scene dominated by founders in their twenties, Julie Wainwright, 57, is something
Julie Wainwright of The RealReal on Why Experience Matters
SAN FRANCISCO, United States — In Silicon Valley, amidst a start-up scene dominated by founders in their twenties, Julie Wainwright, 57, is something
Technology
Mukesh Bansal, Online Fashion Guru to India’s Masses
Start-up founders are natural multitaskers. But for Mukesh Bansal — founder and chief executive of Myntra, India’s leading fashion e-commerce player — building a winning business required the focus to resist doing too many things at once, while finding the right blend of fashion and technology.
Mukesh Bansal, Online Fashion Guru to India’s Masses
Start-up founders are natural multitaskers. But for Mukesh Bansal — founder and chief executive of Myntra, India’s leading fashion e-commerce player — building a winning business required the focus to resist doing too many things at once, while finding the right blend of fashion and technology.
News & Analysis
Nathalie Gaveau on PriceMinister, Shopcade and Tapping Social Commerce
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Nathalie Gaveau, co-founder of PriceMinister and founder and chief executive of fashion-focused social commerce app Shopcade.
Nathalie Gaveau on PriceMinister, Shopcade and Tapping Social Commerce
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Nathalie Gaveau, co-founder of PriceMinister and founder and chief executive of fashion-focused social commerce app Shopcade.
News & Analysis
Tamara Hill-Norton of Sweaty Betty on Seizing the Opportunity in Activewear
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Tamara Hill-Norton of Sweaty Betty, one of the first companies to see and seize the opportunity in activewear.
Tamara Hill-Norton of Sweaty Betty on Seizing the Opportunity in Activewear
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Tamara Hill-Norton of Sweaty Betty, one of the first companies to see and seize the opportunity in activewear.
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News & Analysis
Jessica Herrin of Stella & Dot on Remaking Direct Sales for the Digital Age
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Jessica Herrin, founder and chief executive of "social selling" jewellery and accessories company Stella & Dot.
Jessica Herrin of Stella & Dot on Remaking Direct Sales for the Digital Age
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Jessica Herrin, founder and chief executive of "social selling" jewellery and accessories company Stella & Dot.
News & Analysis
Jess Lee's Journey From Polyvore Superuser to CEO
Vikram Alexei Kansara sits down with Jess Lee, co-founder and CEO of Polyvore, a community-driven fashion discovery site that aims to create 'an army of Anna Wintours.'
Jess Lee's Journey From Polyvore Superuser to CEO
Vikram Alexei Kansara sits down with Jess Lee, co-founder and CEO of Polyvore, a community-driven fashion discovery site that aims to create 'an army of Anna Wintours.'
News & Analysis
Blake Mycoskie of Toms on Social Entrepreneurship and Finding His ‘Business Soulmate’
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms.
Blake Mycoskie of Toms on Social Entrepreneurship and Finding His ‘Business Soulmate’
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms.
News & Analysis
Andy Dunn of Bonobos on Building the Armani of the E-Commerce Era
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of men’s apparel brand Bonobos.
Andy Dunn of Bonobos on Building the Armani of the E-Commerce Era
In the latest instalment of Founder Stories, a series highlighting the personal and professional journeys of some of fashion’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, BoF speaks with Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of men’s apparel brand Bonobos.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.