Frasers Group’s Mike Ashley Tightens Hold On Hugo Boss
The group increased its stake in the luxury brand to 48 percent, less than a week after its acquisition of department store chain Harvey Nichols.
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Luxury
Miu Miu Is Prada’s Little Sister No More
Miuccia Prada’s Katie Grand-designed alter ego is all grown up and ready to rumble.
Miu Miu Is Prada’s Little Sister No More
Miuccia Prada’s Katie Grand-designed alter ego is all grown up and ready to rumble.
Luxury
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
Helmut Lang Pivots Strategy Amid Layoffs
The once-coveted brand, controlled by Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing, is shrinking its operations in a bid for profitability.
Financial Markets
Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury
Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.
Farfetch Files for IPO, Testing Investors' Appetite for Luxury
Farfetch's soaring sales could make for one of the fashion world's biggest public listings in years, though the London-based marketplace has yet to show it can sell luxury apparel online and turn a profit.
Luxury
Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?
Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?
Beauty
Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Luxury
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
News & Analysis
Before He Was a Photographer, Bill Cunningham Was a Hat Maker
"His soon-to-be published memoir reveals the unknown side of a public figure who hid in plain sight."
Before He Was a Photographer, Bill Cunningham Was a Hat Maker
"His soon-to-be published memoir reveals the unknown side of a public figure who hid in plain sight."
News & Analysis
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
News & Analysis
American Vogue’s September Issue: Leaks, Rumours and Making History
The truth about Anna Wintour's latest September issue featuring Beyoncé Knowles.
American Vogue’s September Issue: Leaks, Rumours and Making History
The truth about Anna Wintour's latest September issue featuring Beyoncé Knowles.
News & Analysis
Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
Technology
Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
The News in Brief
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.
France’s Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.
Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.