Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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News & Analysis
Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'
Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.
Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'
Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.
Marketing
Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand
The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.
Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand
The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.
Fashion Week
At Chanel, Sobriety and Sin
In his birthplace of Hamburg, Karl Lagerfeld showed one of his best collections in recent memory.
At Chanel, Sobriety and Sin
In his birthplace of Hamburg, Karl Lagerfeld showed one of his best collections in recent memory.
Financial Markets
Carmen Busquets Leads Seed Funding for Maison-De-Mode.com
The luxury ethical retailer plans to use the capital to help scale the business further by growing the size of the company's team, investing in new technologies and expanding into new product categories.
Carmen Busquets Leads Seed Funding for Maison-De-Mode.com
The luxury ethical retailer plans to use the capital to help scale the business further by growing the size of the company's team, investing in new technologies and expanding into new product categories.
News & Analysis
Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online
The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.
Louis Vuitton Turns to Facebook Bot to Chat Up Customers Online
The move comes as owner LVMH, whose products also include Christian Dior perfumes and Dom Pérignon Champagne, accelerates its efforts to bring its luxury goods empire into the digital age.
Financial Markets
Social Goods | Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Police Raid Gucci Offices
This week, photographer Bruce Weber is sued by a male model for sexual harassment, while Gucci offices were raided over tax evasion.
Social Goods | Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Police Raid Gucci Offices
This week, photographer Bruce Weber is sued by a male model for sexual harassment, while Gucci offices were raided over tax evasion.
Fashion Week
Acne Studios to Merge Womenswear Collections and Move to Couture Schedule
The Stockholm-based brand has restructured its ready-to-wear business and is set to present off-schedule at the couture shows in Paris.
Acne Studios to Merge Womenswear Collections and Move to Couture Schedule
The Stockholm-based brand has restructured its ready-to-wear business and is set to present off-schedule at the couture shows in Paris.
News & Analysis
Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern
Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.
Natalia Vodianova on Making Philanthropy Modern
Inspired by the rise of 'clicktivism,' the model launched Elbi, a charitable-giving app designed to democratise philanthropy. On stage at #BoFVOICES, she questioned how technology can better serve local charities around the world. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Culture of Lechery
Bruce Weber’s alleged sexual harassment of the model Jason Boyce is the latest sign of a culture that encourages and capitalises on mass predation, argues Chris Wallace.
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Culture of Lechery
Bruce Weber’s alleged sexual harassment of the model Jason Boyce is the latest sign of a culture that encourages and capitalises on mass predation, argues Chris Wallace.
News & Analysis
BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.
BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.
Beauty
Build the Customer Into Your Brand, Says Glossier's Emily Weiss
The consumer is already powerful, and the beauty industry's mission is realising and unlocking that power, Glossier's Emily Weiss told Alexandra Shulman on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Build the Customer Into Your Brand, Says Glossier's Emily Weiss
The consumer is already powerful, and the beauty industry's mission is realising and unlocking that power, Glossier's Emily Weiss told Alexandra Shulman on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
News & Analysis
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault on Model Safety Charter: ‘If They Don’t Comply, We Will Not Work With Them’
One year after James Scully issued a plea to end the ‘cruel and sadistic’ abuse of fashion models, LVMH’s Antoine Arnault joined the casting director to discuss the enforcement of a landmark charter to protect models on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault on Model Safety Charter: ‘If They Don’t Comply, We Will Not Work With Them’
One year after James Scully issued a plea to end the ‘cruel and sadistic’ abuse of fashion models, LVMH’s Antoine Arnault joined the casting director to discuss the enforcement of a landmark charter to protect models on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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.