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.
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News & Analysis
A Young Designer Gets His Dream Job, Then Faces a Tough Choice
"For now, many designers with their own labels take on side work or quietly consult for bigger brands to finance their own efforts."
A Young Designer Gets His Dream Job, Then Faces a Tough Choice
"For now, many designers with their own labels take on side work or quietly consult for bigger brands to finance their own efforts."
News & Analysis
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
News & Analysis
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
Luxury
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
News & Analysis
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
News & Analysis
Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga
The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.
Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga
The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.
Luxury
Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers
The e-tailer hopes its new seasonal accelerator programme will help to keep it ahead of the competition at a time when consumers are thirsty for newness.
Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers
The e-tailer hopes its new seasonal accelerator programme will help to keep it ahead of the competition at a time when consumers are thirsty for newness.
China
The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.
The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.
News & Analysis
Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa
A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.
Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa
A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.
Retail
How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder
For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.
How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder
For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.
Financial Markets
Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear
The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear
The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
The News in Brief
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.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.