Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
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Fashion Week
In Milan, Escapism is Beautiful, But Reality Strikes Back
As our global reality gets grittier, many designers turned to pure escapism, while others, like Miuccia Prada, stared ominous times in the face.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Grace Coddington to Step Down as Creative Director of American Vogue
BoF can exclusively reveal that the legendary stylist, who will assume the new role of creative director at large, is poised to take on a growing number of external projects alongside her styling duties at the magazine.
News & Analysis
Part 1: The Right of First Refusal
How did Natalie Massenet and Carmen Busquets find themselves in this situation, where a company they had built together could be sold from underneath their feet?
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | JW Anderson Experiments With ‘Workshops’ Uniting Culture and Commerce
Jonathan Anderson talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the thinking behind his new retail ‘Workshops,’ set to launch today next door to London’s Ace Hotel.
Fashion Week
Unlikely Inspiration
The collection combined athletic ease with Armani's signature casual-luxe.
Fashion Week
Multi-Culti Missoni’s Outdoor Poetry
Angela Missoni shapes the Missoni man with the perfect fusion of ethnic nods.
Fashion Week
Obsessive Revolution On a Military Theme
More was expected of Thom Browne, who showed camouflage from start to finish.
News & Analysis
The Secret Deal to Merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox
The untold story of how Compagnie Financière Richemont agreed to merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox behind the back of Natalie Massenet for a valuation much lower than what many believed the business to be worth.
Fashion Week
The Long Way Round
Romance with a hard edge makes a striking recipe for Tomas Maier's menswear collection for Bottega Veneta.
Fashion Week
A Soaring Return to Form for Prada
Watching Miuccia Prada's latest menswear collection, one thought irresistibly asserted itself: clothes make memories, memories make history.
Fashion Week
Whiffs of Militarism in Milan
From Alessandro Dell'Acqua to Thom Browne, menswear designers in Milan took inspiration from military references — with mixed results.
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.