Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
bof500-2013
Fashion Week
At Emporio Armani, Velvety Sophistication
For all the talk of diversity, the collection was rather monotonous and revolved around an idea of elegance that seemed at odds with the metropolitan spirit of the brand.
At Emporio Armani, Velvety Sophistication
For all the talk of diversity, the collection was rather monotonous and revolved around an idea of elegance that seemed at odds with the metropolitan spirit of the brand.
News & Analysis
Clare Waight Keller Decodes Her First Proper Givenchy Campaign
Givenchy's latest ad campaign offers a few clues on how the brand’s first female artistic director plans to make a statement of her own.
Clare Waight Keller Decodes Her First Proper Givenchy Campaign
Givenchy's latest ad campaign offers a few clues on how the brand’s first female artistic director plans to make a statement of her own.
News & Analysis
Kering to Spin Off Puma
The French conglomerate is spinning off the majority of its stake in the German sportswear giant as part of a long-held plan to focus purely on luxury.
Kering to Spin Off Puma
The French conglomerate is spinning off the majority of its stake in the German sportswear giant as part of a long-held plan to focus purely on luxury.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Belstaff Hires CEO and Chairman, Stephen Gan Joins Elle
This week, Belstaff names Helen Wright as its new chief executive and Robin Hutson as non-executive Chairman, while Stephen Gan leaves Harper's Bazaar for Elle.
Power Moves | Belstaff Hires CEO and Chairman, Stephen Gan Joins Elle
This week, Belstaff names Helen Wright as its new chief executive and Robin Hutson as non-executive Chairman, while Stephen Gan leaves Harper's Bazaar for Elle.
News & Analysis
Donatella Versace Will Not Be Watching Ryan Murphy Series
The family distanced itself from the series on Monday, saying it had not authorized it and was not involved.
Donatella Versace Will Not Be Watching Ryan Murphy Series
The family distanced itself from the series on Monday, saying it had not authorized it and was not involved.
Workplace & Talent
Tory Burch on Philanthropy, Innovation and the Changing Consumer
The American entrepreneur speaks about rapidly shifting consumer behaviour and preferences, with the backdrop of technological, political and economic upheaval.
Tory Burch on Philanthropy, Innovation and the Changing Consumer
The American entrepreneur speaks about rapidly shifting consumer behaviour and preferences, with the backdrop of technological, political and economic upheaval.
Workplace & Talent
New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders
BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.
New Year, New You: Career Advice From Fashion Leaders
BoF asked fashion leaders including Dries Van Noten, Karlie Kloss, Dapper Dan and Natalia Vodianova for their advice on how to make the most of a career in fashion. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Rick Owens Reveals Birkenstock Collaboration
The designer partnered with the German footwear brand as part of its mobile pop-up series, Box, which is heading to Los Angeles in March 2018.
Rick Owens Reveals Birkenstock Collaboration
The designer partnered with the German footwear brand as part of its mobile pop-up series, Box, which is heading to Los Angeles in March 2018.
News & Analysis
Versace Family Disowns 'Fiction' of US TV Series on Designer's Death
The nine-part series stars Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and premieres next week.
Versace Family Disowns 'Fiction' of US TV Series on Designer's Death
The nine-part series stars Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and premieres next week.
Retail
Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.
Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.
Luxury
Marco Bizzarri on How Gucci's Company Culture Fuels Business Success
The Gucci chief executive talks to BoF about how a culture of purpose and new ways of working underpin the brand’s impressive turnaround.
Marco Bizzarri on How Gucci's Company Culture Fuels Business Success
The Gucci chief executive talks to BoF about how a culture of purpose and new ways of working underpin the brand’s impressive turnaround.
News & Analysis
Bruce Weber Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations
"Weber was accused of sexual harassment by male model Jason Boyce in a lawsuit filed in December in New York State Supreme Court."
Bruce Weber Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations
"Weber was accused of sexual harassment by male model Jason Boyce in a lawsuit filed in December in New York State Supreme Court."
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.