Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
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China
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
Celebrating BoF China Prize Winner Caroline Hu in Paris
The promising young designer, who won BoF’s inaugural prize in March, was fêted by industry insiders in the midst of Couture Week.
News & Analysis
Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine
This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.
Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine
This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.
Fashion Week
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Media
Lessons from Hypebeast's Year of Explosive Growth
The blog-turned-streetwear destination, which went public in Hong Kong in 2016, has enjoyed a rapid growth spurt thanks to its diversified revenue streams and strength in Asia.
Lessons from Hypebeast's Year of Explosive Growth
The blog-turned-streetwear destination, which went public in Hong Kong in 2016, has enjoyed a rapid growth spurt thanks to its diversified revenue streams and strength in Asia.
Fashion Week
Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
Fashion Week
Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
Luxury
Tod’s Factory Strategy: Is It Working?
After missing the sneaker boom, the Italian maker of luxury comfort shoes is aiming to reverse falling sales and re-energise its brand. The company’s new drops-driven model will be put to the test this month with the launch of a collaboration with star designer Alber Elbaz.
Tod’s Factory Strategy: Is It Working?
After missing the sneaker boom, the Italian maker of luxury comfort shoes is aiming to reverse falling sales and re-energise its brand. The company’s new drops-driven model will be put to the test this month with the launch of a collaboration with star designer Alber Elbaz.
News & Analysis
None of Your Business with Erdem Moralioglu
In the fifth episode of the series, we test the business savvy of designer Erdem Moralioglu.
None of Your Business with Erdem Moralioglu
In the fifth episode of the series, we test the business savvy of designer Erdem Moralioglu.
News & Analysis
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
News & Analysis
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
News & Analysis
Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection
The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.
Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection
The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com.
News & Analysis
Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize
Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.
Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize
Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive a grant of €250,000 and mentorship from OTB boss Renzo Rosso.
The News in Brief
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.