British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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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
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
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.
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.