Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
accessories
News & Analysis
Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’
Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?
Assessing Kering’s ‘Eyewear Revolution’
Is Kering’s decision to end its licensing agreement with Safilo and bring its eyewear business in-house risky business or a sound strategic move?
Retail
Fossil Group Tops 3Q Forecasts
Fossil Group Inc. on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $103.7 million. The results beat Wall Street expectations.
Fossil Group Tops 3Q Forecasts
Fossil Group Inc. on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $103.7 million. The results beat Wall Street expectations.
News & Analysis
Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured
PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly
Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured
PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly
News & Analysis
Black Milk, 'Sharkies' and the Rise of a Fashion Fandom
BRISBANE, Australia — Fandoms are communities that take root and grow around cultish aspects of pop culture. Think Potterheads (fans of Harry
Black Milk, 'Sharkies' and the Rise of a Fashion Fandom
BRISBANE, Australia — Fandoms are communities that take root and grow around cultish aspects of pop culture. Think Potterheads (fans of Harry
Financial Markets
Jimmy Choo to Begin London IPO Next Month
Jimmy Choo Ltd. will begin an initial public offering in London next month after owner JAB Holdings approved plans to sell a stake in the maker of $1,995 Lust peep-toe sandals.
Jimmy Choo to Begin London IPO Next Month
Jimmy Choo Ltd. will begin an initial public offering in London next month after owner JAB Holdings approved plans to sell a stake in the maker of $1,995 Lust peep-toe sandals.
Luxury
Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram
Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.
Exclusive First Look: Six Design 'Iconoclasts' Interpret Louis Vuitton's Monogram
Today, BoF brings you an exclusive first look at Louis Vuitton’s 'Celebrating Monogram’ collaboration with six art and design legends: Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo, each of whom have re-imagined the fashion powerhouse’s iconic monogram.
Financial Markets
Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion
Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion
Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
News & Analysis
Tod's Edges Away from Shoes, Aims to Become ‘Maison’
Italian designer label Tod's is edging away from its comfortable driving shoes, ballerina flats and platform sandals in an attempt to diversify its business and revive flagging sales.
Tod's Edges Away from Shoes, Aims to Become ‘Maison’
Italian designer label Tod's is edging away from its comfortable driving shoes, ballerina flats and platform sandals in an attempt to diversify its business and revive flagging sales.
News & Analysis
Aldo CEO on the Secrets of His Global Success
Aldo Bensadoun tells BoF how the shoe company he started with just one design grew into one of the world’s largest footwear retailers.
Aldo CEO on the Secrets of His Global Success
Aldo Bensadoun tells BoF how the shoe company he started with just one design grew into one of the world’s largest footwear retailers.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.