Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
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Fashion Week
Couture's Melancholia
As ready-to-wear moves further upmarket, the culture of couture is fading away.
Fashion Week
The Storyteller is Back
John Galliano exhibits a natural affinity for Margiela's Artisanal collection.
Fashion Week
Fortuny’s Spirit
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli burnished their own myth with an exquisite couture collection.
Workplace & Talent
Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet to Step Down
Chanel said on Wednesday that chief executive Maureen Chiquet will leave the company by the end of January.
Fashion Week
Gaultier's Nostalgic Ode to Paris Nightlife
Below the recycled Gaultier tropes was unmistakable evidence of the designer's finesse.
News & Analysis
Tim Walker’s Fantasy World
Tim Walker tells BoF about working for Avedon, rejecting social media and why there is a “need for dreams and truth in fashion” like never before.
Fashion Week
A Sci-Fi Wuthering Heights at Armani Privé
The absolute confidence with which Armani delivered such a message was awe-inspiring — but that means he won't always please everyone.
News & Analysis
BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘The New World Order’
BoF is pleased to unveil its latest special print issue, The New World Order, focusing on the ‘broken’ fashion system and the disruptors aiming to fix it, including cover star Demna Gvasalia, the wunderkind designer behind Vetements and artistic director of Balenciaga. The limited-edition issue will be released Feb 8th.
Fashion Week
Chanel Goes Eco
Karl Lagerfeld insinuated wood shavings into the decoration for a serenely beautiful Chanel Haute Couture collection.
Workplace & Talent
This Week on BoF Careers: AllSaints, Thom Sweeney
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Fashion Week
Loewe Enters the Wild
Rough-edged charm made for an oddly irresistible collection from Jonathan Anderson.
Fashion Week
Athleticism at Atelier Versace
There were high hopes for Versace couture, but Donatella had trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.
The News in Brief
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Beauty and Home Care Drive Unilever Sales, Food Unit Falters
The UK conglomerate raised its annual volume growth forecast on beauty, personal and home care demand, despite a lagging food sector and the impact of geopolitical conflict on costs.