Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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News & Analysis
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort
The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale.
Luxury
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli
The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest.
News & Analysis
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring
The American fast-fashion retailer is looking to reduce the risk of insolvency.
Financial Markets
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail
This week everyone will be talking about whether creditors will approve a rescue plan for Topshop parent Arcadia, Revolve's initial public offering and new men's collections from Saint Laurent and Prada. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
The Pros and Cons of Private Equity
Private equity firms typically seek scalable fashion brands that promise a speedy return on investment. The results can be disastrous or magnificent, depending on the case.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?
This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.
News & Analysis
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers
J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.
News & Analysis
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
Nine West Emerges from Bankruptcy as 'Premier Brands'
The footwear and apparel company has emerged from bankruptcy, days short of a year since it filed for Chapter 11 protection, with a new name.
News & Analysis
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
Jeans Brand Diesel USA Files for Bankruptcy
The brand whose five-pocket pants dominated pop culture in the 1990s and early 2000s, filed for bankruptcy blaming plummeting sales, a botched turnaround, pricey leases and unwavering landlords.
News & Analysis
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t
The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
Report: Sears Prepares for Possible Liquidation as ESL Bid Fails
If the 125-year-old retailer does die in bankruptcy, it would mark the largest fatality yet in the retail apocalypse.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.