Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
Media Matters
Media
When the September Issue Is the Only Issue
The Covid-19 crisis may reconfigure the publishing rhythms of glossy print magazines until there’s little left, writes Amy Odell.
When the September Issue Is the Only Issue
The Covid-19 crisis may reconfigure the publishing rhythms of glossy print magazines until there’s little left, writes Amy Odell.
Media
The Best-Case, Worst-Case for Fashion Media
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrecking ball at legacy fashion publishers and the fallout only is just beginning. Where might things shake out?
The Best-Case, Worst-Case for Fashion Media
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrecking ball at legacy fashion publishers and the fallout only is just beginning. Where might things shake out?
Media
Television's Power to Launch Fashion Brands Remains Unproven
Netflix’s ‘Next in Fashion’ and Amazon’s ‘Making the Cut’ are more focused on the business of selling clothes than 'Project Runway' ever was. But can their winners become stars?
Television's Power to Launch Fashion Brands Remains Unproven
Netflix’s ‘Next in Fashion’ and Amazon’s ‘Making the Cut’ are more focused on the business of selling clothes than 'Project Runway' ever was. But can their winners become stars?
Media
How to Launch a Successful Podcast in a Saturated Market
Podcasts hold huge appeal for publishers but cutting through the clutter and making money is no easy feat, writes Amy Odell.
How to Launch a Successful Podcast in a Saturated Market
Podcasts hold huge appeal for publishers but cutting through the clutter and making money is no easy feat, writes Amy Odell.
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Media
How to Leave Your Old-Media Job
Jumping to a brand or retailer can lead to a more prosperous career that’s just as fulfilling as working at a legacy fashion magazine, argues Amy Odell.
How to Leave Your Old-Media Job
Jumping to a brand or retailer can lead to a more prosperous career that’s just as fulfilling as working at a legacy fashion magazine, argues Amy Odell.
Technology
Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy
The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.
Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy
The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.
Media
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
Media
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
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Media
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
Fashion Media Is Addicted to Data
At many magazine publishers, data has become more important than the content itself, argues Amy Odell.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Marketing
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
News & Analysis
Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?
As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.
Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?
As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.
The News in Brief
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.