Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
State Of Education
Luxury
Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins
The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.
Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins
The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy.
News & Analysis
The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?
As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.
The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?
As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields.
Sustainability
How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle
The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.
How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle
The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.
News & Analysis
Is Business School Worth it?
For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.
Is Business School Worth it?
For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.
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Workplace & Talent
How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education
BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students.
How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education
BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students.
News & Analysis
The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019
BoF’s selection of the world’s best fashion schools employs a new approach which does away with numerical rankings and focuses instead on helping students assess which programmes will best prepare them for their chosen career in fashion.
The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019
BoF’s selection of the world’s best fashion schools employs a new approach which does away with numerical rankings and focuses instead on helping students assess which programmes will best prepare them for their chosen career in fashion.
Workplace & Talent
From Gucci to Calvin Klein, Where Top Fashion Brands Recruit
Feeder programmes at key schools may be the secret to landing an entry-level position at a top fashion house.
From Gucci to Calvin Klein, Where Top Fashion Brands Recruit
Feeder programmes at key schools may be the secret to landing an entry-level position at a top fashion house.
News & Analysis
Will Going to Fashion School Actually Get You a Job?
BoF’s Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 shows a handful of top schools are leagues ahead of the rest on graduate employability.
Will Going to Fashion School Actually Get You a Job?
BoF’s Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 shows a handful of top schools are leagues ahead of the rest on graduate employability.
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News & Analysis
The Top 10 Global Graduate Fashion Business Courses in 2017
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) took the top spot in BoF's first ranking of graduate fashion business courses.
The Top 10 Global Graduate Fashion Business Courses in 2017
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) took the top spot in BoF's first ranking of graduate fashion business courses.
News & Analysis
The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
The School That Pierre Bergé Built
Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.
News & Analysis
How to Get Into the Best Fashion Schools
As students in the US and the UK finalise their university applications, BoF asks some of fashion’s most respected educators what they look for in prospective students.
How to Get Into the Best Fashion Schools
As students in the US and the UK finalise their university applications, BoF asks some of fashion’s most respected educators what they look for in prospective students.
Technology
Fashion Needs a More Robust Approach to Technology Education
New technologies have reshaped fashion from design and production to sales and marketing. Are fashion courses keeping pace?
Fashion Needs a More Robust Approach to Technology Education
New technologies have reshaped fashion from design and production to sales and marketing. Are fashion courses keeping pace?
The News in Brief
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.
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.