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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Luxury
Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’
The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.
Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’
The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.
Luxury
Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.
Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.
News & Analysis
Glenda Bailey Talks Future of Magazines and Harper’s Bazaar 150th Anniversary
The longtime editor-in-chief, as well known for her clever take on imagery as she is for winning over advertisers, addresses everything from her rumoured retirement to the elements of a collectible issue.
Glenda Bailey Talks Future of Magazines and Harper’s Bazaar 150th Anniversary
The longtime editor-in-chief, as well known for her clever take on imagery as she is for winning over advertisers, addresses everything from her rumoured retirement to the elements of a collectible issue.
Financial Markets
How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner
Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.
How Supreme Grew a $1 Billion Business with a Secret Partner
Supreme scaled from scrappy start-up to billion-dollar streetwear juggernaut with private equity funding going back to 2014.
News & Analysis
Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.
Dries Van Noten, Carine Roitfeld, Joe Gebbia and Dynamo to Speak at VOICES 2017
These are the latest globally renowned speakers confirmed to join fashion industry leaders from around the world at the second annual edition of VOICES, from November 29 to December 1 in Oxfordshire, UK.
Financial Markets
Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group
Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’
Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group
Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’
Fashion Week
Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.
Watch: Tim's Take on S/S 2018
Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2018 season in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed in a BoF Professional-only exclusive. Watch now.
Retail
Supreme Said Close to Investment Deal With Carlyle Group
The skate-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool’ could be close to selling a stake in the company to private equity firm The Carlyle Group, according to a report in Women’s Wear Daily.
Supreme Said Close to Investment Deal With Carlyle Group
The skate-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool’ could be close to selling a stake in the company to private equity firm The Carlyle Group, according to a report in Women’s Wear Daily.
Fashion Week
Haider Ackermann's Uncompromising Fantasy
Maybe his work on men’s tailoring at Berluti bestowed him a new appreciation of the human form. Kudos to that, because he’s telling striking new stories.
Haider Ackermann's Uncompromising Fantasy
Maybe his work on men’s tailoring at Berluti bestowed him a new appreciation of the human form. Kudos to that, because he’s telling striking new stories.
Fashion Week
A Contrary Spirit at Miu Miu
Miu Miu's parent company is battling institutional stasis, but Miuccia Prada was fired up by the state of the world, delivering a dialogue of opposites with extraordinary skill.
A Contrary Spirit at Miu Miu
Miu Miu's parent company is battling institutional stasis, but Miuccia Prada was fired up by the state of the world, delivering a dialogue of opposites with extraordinary skill.
Fashion Week
Thom Browne's Dream of Paris
The show's darkness delivered magic on the catwalk with a collection that was as light as the fabric itself, and shot through with colour.
Thom Browne's Dream of Paris
The show's darkness delivered magic on the catwalk with a collection that was as light as the fabric itself, and shot through with colour.
Media
BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast To Launch New LGBTQ Media Brand
The new multi-platform title — called Them — was conceived by Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi. Newly appointed chief revenue officer Pamela Drucker Mann sees it as a template for launching future brands.
BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast To Launch New LGBTQ Media Brand
The new multi-platform title — called Them — was conceived by Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi. Newly appointed chief revenue officer Pamela Drucker Mann sees it as a template for launching future brands.
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.