Kevin Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
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Media
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey
President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey
President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.
Financial Markets
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.
Fashion Week
For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity
The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.
For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity
The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.
News & Analysis
Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest
The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.
Vivienne Westwood Stages Fracking Protest
The punk icon was joined by her son Joe Corre outside the central London offices of British petrochemicals firm Ineos, which is seeking to develop shale gas projects in Britain.
Fashion Week
Marc Jacobs, King of the Mountain
Downbeat media coverage paints a portrait of a king diminished, but Jacobs’ uncompromising collection felt like his most pointed up-yours to commercial nitpicking.
Marc Jacobs, King of the Mountain
Downbeat media coverage paints a portrait of a king diminished, but Jacobs’ uncompromising collection felt like his most pointed up-yours to commercial nitpicking.
Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week's Got the Blues
There are few designers showing here who have a sense of what they stand for or why they need the platform of fashion week. It doesn't have to be that way.
New York Fashion Week's Got the Blues
There are few designers showing here who have a sense of what they stand for or why they need the platform of fashion week. It doesn't have to be that way.
Fashion Week
Michael Kors' Favourite Things
Hints of shaggy dishevelment were a joy coming from a designer who is usually the quintessence of New York polish.
Michael Kors' Favourite Things
Hints of shaggy dishevelment were a joy coming from a designer who is usually the quintessence of New York polish.
Fashion Week
Coach's Dark Romance
If Coach has been America's house of leather for 76 years, this collection was its evolution into an American luxury brand.
Coach's Dark Romance
If Coach has been America's house of leather for 76 years, this collection was its evolution into an American luxury brand.
Fashion Week
At Calvin Klein, Better Safe Than Sorry
Raf Simons sounded a hopeful note while once again proving his mastery of an unsettling mood of menace. The threat risk was high.
At Calvin Klein, Better Safe Than Sorry
Raf Simons sounded a hopeful note while once again proving his mastery of an unsettling mood of menace. The threat risk was high.
Media
Moncler ‘Genius’ Promises New Strategy for Instagram Age
The Italian brand is replacing its seasonal partnerships with Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli with monthly collaborations with guest creatives, including Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli, Craig Green and Simone Rocha.
Moncler ‘Genius’ Promises New Strategy for Instagram Age
The Italian brand is replacing its seasonal partnerships with Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli with monthly collaborations with guest creatives, including Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli, Craig Green and Simone Rocha.
Luxury
Jason Wu Parts Ways with Hugo Boss
The designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 show will be his last collection for the German house, which is shifting focus away from its womenswear business.
Jason Wu Parts Ways with Hugo Boss
The designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 show will be his last collection for the German house, which is shifting focus away from its womenswear business.
Luxury
The Raf Effect: Measuring Simons' Impact at Calvin Klein
One year after his seminal debut runway show, is the designer's overhaul of the PVH crown jewel working? BoF does the analysis.
The Raf Effect: Measuring Simons' Impact at Calvin Klein
One year after his seminal debut runway show, is the designer's overhaul of the PVH crown jewel working? BoF does the analysis.
The News in Brief
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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.
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.