Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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News & Analysis
Terry Richardson Under Investigation by NYPD After Models Accuse Him of Sex Assault
"A representative with Model Alliance further confirmed Tuesday that the advocacy group was contacted by police and is participating in an
Terry Richardson Under Investigation by NYPD After Models Accuse Him of Sex Assault
"A representative with Model Alliance further confirmed Tuesday that the advocacy group was contacted by police and is participating in an
Fashion Week
Chalayan's Ode to Immigration
The collection wasn’t the grand experimentation the designer was once known for, but it made a case for brilliantly made clothes with a strong story behind them.
Chalayan's Ode to Immigration
The collection wasn’t the grand experimentation the designer was once known for, but it made a case for brilliantly made clothes with a strong story behind them.
Fashion Week
Band of Outsiders Goes Alpine
The public-facing show staged at the ice rink at Somerset House left an impression larger than the clothes, but the classic, winter-themed looks were perfectly lovely nonetheless.
Band of Outsiders Goes Alpine
The public-facing show staged at the ice rink at Somerset House left an impression larger than the clothes, but the classic, winter-themed looks were perfectly lovely nonetheless.
Financial Markets
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
Why Private Equity Is Still Chasing Fashion
Private equity firms are steering clear of traditional fashion brands, but those with disruptive models remain prized acquisitions.
News & Analysis
With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?
The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.
With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?
The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.
News & Analysis
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
For Fashion Jewellers, Heightened Exposure Brings New Challenges
As fine jewellery continues to move in a more fashion-focused, trend-based direction, fledgling brands face fresh challenges.
Financial Markets
Nike Remains Challenged in the US
The company has said it would improve results in its largest market by selling to fewer retailers and doing more business with chains that focus on athletic gear.
Nike Remains Challenged in the US
The company has said it would improve results in its largest market by selling to fewer retailers and doing more business with chains that focus on athletic gear.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
News & Analysis
The Depraved Kindness of Rick Owens
The designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks on the occasion of his retrospective-meets-reckoning ‘Subhuman Inhuman Superhuman.’
The Depraved Kindness of Rick Owens
The designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks on the occasion of his retrospective-meets-reckoning ‘Subhuman Inhuman Superhuman.’
Workplace & Talent
Announcing Karl Lagerfeld, Milly and Vaara
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Karl Lagerfeld, Milly and Vaara
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
News & Analysis
Jonathan Saunders Resigns from DVF
Jonathan Saunders is exiting his role as chief creative officer of DVF, effective immediately.
Jonathan Saunders Resigns from DVF
Jonathan Saunders is exiting his role as chief creative officer of DVF, effective immediately.
Financial Markets
Vancouver’s ‘Golden Time’ Unleashing Luxury Boom
An influx of rich Chinese has made the Canadian city, known for its outdoor lifestyle and ability to produce homegrown international brands, increasingly strategic to the global luxury sector.
Vancouver’s ‘Golden Time’ Unleashing Luxury Boom
An influx of rich Chinese has made the Canadian city, known for its outdoor lifestyle and ability to produce homegrown international brands, increasingly strategic to the global luxury sector.
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.