Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Collaborates with Tomas Maier
The German designer is bringing his timeless elegance and functionality to Uniqlo, launching a collection for the summer of 2018.
BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Collaborates with Tomas Maier
The German designer is bringing his timeless elegance and functionality to Uniqlo, launching a collection for the summer of 2018.
Fashion Week
Christopher Kane's Provocation
The designer drew on fetishistic emblems, more direct in his eroticism than ever. But these were serious clothes for serious times.
Christopher Kane's Provocation
The designer drew on fetishistic emblems, more direct in his eroticism than ever. But these were serious clothes for serious times.
Fashion Week
Erdem Spins a Dazzling Tale
The designer was practically guaranteed a star collection when he turned to the glamorous life of Adele Astaire for inspiration, bringing a new substance to his world.
Erdem Spins a Dazzling Tale
The designer was practically guaranteed a star collection when he turned to the glamorous life of Adele Astaire for inspiration, bringing a new substance to his world.
News & Analysis
Karl Templer Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The stylist and creative director has issued a statement denying allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in a major exposé by The Boston Globe.
Karl Templer Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The stylist and creative director has issued a statement denying allegations of sexual misconduct detailed in a major exposé by The Boston Globe.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast Episode 37: Fashion and Philanthropy
Natalia Vodianova talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about how technology can better serve local charities around the world.
The BoF Podcast Episode 37: Fashion and Philanthropy
Natalia Vodianova talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about how technology can better serve local charities around the world.
Fashion Week
Mary Katrantzou Looks Inwards
There was once the most thrilling clarity in Katrantzou’s work, and while craftsmanship in this Bauhaus-meets-Victorian collection was extraordinary, it was hard to tell what it was in service to.
Mary Katrantzou Looks Inwards
There was once the most thrilling clarity in Katrantzou’s work, and while craftsmanship in this Bauhaus-meets-Victorian collection was extraordinary, it was hard to tell what it was in service to.
Technology
Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques
The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.
Chanel Strikes Farfetch Deal to Augment Boutiques
The French luxury house has inked a strategic partnership with the fashion platform, but still has no plans to sell its ready-to-wear and handbags online.
Fashion Week
Gareth Pugh's Fashion Battlefield
It was an atmospheric show with a powerful message, yet it’s easy to question the place of clothes like Pugh’s.
Gareth Pugh's Fashion Battlefield
It was an atmospheric show with a powerful message, yet it’s easy to question the place of clothes like Pugh’s.
Fashion Week
Chalayan's Political Discontent
For a designer whose clothes are steeped with meaning, this show's inbuilt design tricks accented rather than overruled the clothing's aesthetic appeal.
Chalayan's Political Discontent
For a designer whose clothes are steeped with meaning, this show's inbuilt design tricks accented rather than overruled the clothing's aesthetic appeal.
Fashion Week
J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes
The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.
J.W. Anderson's Happy Clothes
The designer delivered a more straightforward collection — to his advantage.
Fashion Week
Christopher Bailey's Grand Last Act
For his final presentation for Burberry, the designer infused much of the collection with a spirited LGBTQ+ rainbow that recalled his whimsical early years at the house.
Christopher Bailey's Grand Last Act
For his final presentation for Burberry, the designer infused much of the collection with a spirited LGBTQ+ rainbow that recalled his whimsical early years at the house.
News & Analysis
Patrick Demarchelier, Karl Templer Named in Boston Globe Report on Sexual Misconduct
More than fifty models spoke to the paper's investigative team about a pattern of mistreatment in the modeling industry perpetrated by photographers and stylists, and enabled by agents.
Patrick Demarchelier, Karl Templer Named in Boston Globe Report on Sexual Misconduct
More than fifty models spoke to the paper's investigative team about a pattern of mistreatment in the modeling industry perpetrated by photographers and stylists, and enabled by agents.
The News in Brief
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.
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.