Renowned British Hairstylist John Frieda Has Died
The hairdresser and founder had a career spanning more than half a century, working with the likes of Princess Diana and Madonna.
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Is London’s Luxury Ground-Zero Under Threat?
London’s Mayfair continues to attract large numbers of high-net-worth individuals from around the world and the luxury brands that court them. But there are concerns in some quarters that the area’s high-end hipness is threatening the very characteristics that made it desirable in the first place.
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Photo Diary | Paris Fashion Week, Days 1-6: Dries van Noten, Rick Owens, Lanvin, Dior, Stella McCartney
PARIS, France — Today, contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage imagery from the Anthony Vaccarello, Dries van Noten, Damir
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Mikael Schiller on Acne’s Unexpected Journey
As Acne opened its third London store, part of a wider global store rollout, BoF sat down with executive chairman Mikael Schiller to discuss the company’s growth, the perils of private equity money and why he sees himself as a Caribbean fisherman.
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How to Succeed in Fashion Without Trying Too Hard
"Before growing into a global fashion business with high-profile collaborations, its own culture magazine and an ever-evolving product line, Acne
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Photo Diary | PFW, Days 3-6: Isabel Marant, Martin Grant, Acne, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloé
PARIS, France — Today contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde files backstage imagery from the Isabel Marant, A.F. Vandervorst, Sonia Rykiel,
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Photo Diary | 10 Fashion Moments at London Fashion Week A/W 2012
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Colin's Column | Top Collections from London Fashion Week
Legendary fashion writer and BoF contributing editor Colin McDowell has been attending and reviewing fashion shows for more than 30 years. Who better
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Zalando Launches AI Shopping Agent as Discounts Squeeze Margins
Zalando reported a 0.9 percentage-point drop in its third-quarter gross profit margin to 38.7%, missing market expectations, according to analysts at Jefferies and JPMorgan.
Unilever Plans €1 Billion in Savings to Ramp Up Turnaround
The conglomerate is focussed on sharpening its positioning as a pure-play beauty and personal care organisation.
Indian Jeweller Giva Raises $100 Million to Fuel Retail Expansion
The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the mammoth funding round to boost manufacturing and more than double its store count to over 1,000 locations.
Bangladesh Garment Workers Stage Fourth Day of Wage Protests
The unrest has intensified despite the government forming a wage board to review pay levels, with violent clashes shuttering factories and injuring dozens of people.
Retail Still a Weak Spot as Reliance Profits Beat Expectations
The Indian oil-to-telecom giant saw its market value jump by a record $19 billion as earnings surged, but its retail division continues to lag.
Hugo Boss Cuts Outlook Citing Weak Demand, Higher Costs
The German fashion house, recently taken over by Britain’s Frasers Group, is in the midst of a second turnaround effort under CEO Daniel Grieder.
Diotima’s Rachel Scott, Ralph Lauren Take Home Top Prizes at CFDA Awards
Colleen Allen won the emerging designer of the year award; Tory Burch, Linda Fargo and more take home honours.