Shein Outsells British Rival Asos as UK Revenue Hits $3.41 Billion
The ultra-fast fashion company said sales had been bolstered by marketing partnerships with music festivals, a pop-up shop on London’s Oxford Street and local Christmas gift events.
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News & Analysis
Mario Testino's Meteoric Arc
With a genuine love for people, the larger-than-life photographer has turned his talent for creating and capturing a high-gloss world into a successful business and platform for philanthropy, earning him the inaugural BoF Global VOICES award.
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John Galliano: ‘I Feel Much Freer’
In a rare live interview, master couturier John Galliano revealed the inner workings of his creative process at Maison Margiela and why he feels more ‘free’ and ‘open.’
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DKNY Confirms Departure of CEO and Creative Directors
DKNY chief executive Caroline Brown and creative directors Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow will leave the company before the end of year.
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All About My Mother: Growing Up With Franca Sozzani, Editor of Vogue Italia
"She’s very much about the future, and I’m a huge nostalgic. This is literally the thing that differentiates us the most."
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A Visit to Coach’s Vivacious New London Flagship
"To wander around the space is a thoroughly warm and inviting experience, and one that is fully aligned with Stuart Vevers ' desire to 'challenge the
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220 Students Given Access ‘Inside LVMH’
Today, a unique talent initiative gives the most promising international students the chance to discover the range of career opportunities at LVMH, as well as an awareness of the challenges that face the luxury sector today.
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Deborah Needleman Departs T Magazine
The editor-in-chief of The New York Times style magazine is leaving after four years at the helm.
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#BoF500 — The New Class: Fashion 2.0
Entrepreneurs have the vision to see and seize the future long before others. Meet the six members of Fashion 2.0 new to the #BoF500 this year.
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BoF Exclusive | Carine Roitfeld Finds a New Digital Home at Hearst
Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book has inked a new digital partnership with Hearst and enlisted PubWorX to execute print production and distribution.
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Paolo Riva Resigns as CEO of Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg announced Thursday that chief executive Paolo Riva is resigning form the company, effective immediately.
Retail
Can Rent the Runway Help Neiman Marcus Lure Younger Shoppers?
Neiman Marcus is taking a new approach to getting customers in the door: devoting part of its floor space to e-commerce startup Rent the Runway.
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Nasty Gal: What Went Wrong?
The bankruptcy of the #Girlboss-fuelled retailer is a cautionary tale for both fashion startups and investors alike.
The News in Brief
Nike, Patagonia and Lululemon Join Group Battling Microfibre Pollution
Global environmental non-profit The Nature Conservancy has launched a new industry coalition to help apparel companies tackle microfibre pollution across their supply chains.
Meta Bans Ads From TikTok on Its Apps
The policy bars ads from ByteDance, which remains in charge of key parts of TikTok, and extends to third-party advertisers running campaigns that link to TikTok.
Gap to Use Athleta Leader’s Exit to Rebuild Slumping Brand
The departure of Athleta’s CEO for Lululemon is a chance to ‘reimagine the brand’s path forward,’ Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson wrote in an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg.
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham Store Will Close in January
The department store’s Leeds and Bristol outlets will be converted to the Flannels brand in a shake-up under Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which purchased the chain when it was put into administration in mid-August.
Zankov Appoints Its First CEO
Jack Tobin is joining Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov’s namesake label as CEO and part owner.
LVMH, Kering Update Model Safety Guidelines
Nearly a decade since the luxury groups first published a charter of model protections, they are introducing new measures to protect those working in the industry.
Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.