Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
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News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Karla Otto Merges with Asia-Based K2
The agencies are forming a new entity called The Independents, but will continue to serve clients under their respective brand names.
News & Analysis
Puma Revives the Roma 1968 in Collaboration with Tomas Maier
The partnership between the sports giant and the German designer launches in September and will be limited to 200 pairs.
News & Analysis
Fashion's Toon Town
From Karl Lagerfeld to Anna Wintour, why is the fashion industry’s elite so dedicated to uniform dressing? BoF's newest columnist, ex-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, has the answer.
Fashion Week
At Tom Ford, Aspiration in Excelsis
The designer overcame whatever reservations he may have had about revisiting his past, and any mojo lost has been well and truly recovered.
Fashion Week
Shayne Oliver Works the Power of Fetish at Helmut Lang
The designer-in-residence tried to find an essential compatibility between Hood By Air and Helmut Lang. There was much that was true to the spirit of the original, but the execution showed how tricky reincarnation can be.
Fashion Week
3.1 Phillip Lim Goes Sweet and Sporty
The designer's latest collection was urban and sensual, but the finale called to mind the girly confections of some of London’s shining stars.
Fashion Week
Opening Ceremony's Fashion Theatre
Few of Carol Lim and Humberto Leon’s attempts to turn their seasonal presentations into experiences have been as successful as their latest theatrical production Changers.
Fashion Week
Prabal Gurung's Feminine Message
The light and romantic collection pushed Gurung's feminine message into less travelled territories, but his exploration of womanhood and the 'female gaze' seemed a lot for a designer known to spin a pretty dress or two down the red carpet.
Fashion Week
The Slouchy Glamour of DVF
Under Jonathan Saunders, DVF's easy body-consciousness has evolved into something more provocative: a slouchy glamour with a seductive twist of well-seasoned eccentricity.
News & Analysis
Tom Ford: What's Next
With his brand on track to hit nearly $2 billion in retail sales in 2017, the designer is on a quest for global dominance. Next up? New York Fashion Week.
Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham's Soft Power
The designer's latest collection had an airy languor that, on the hanger, read bland and formless before her show gave it missing definition.
Fashion Week
Alexander Wang's Love Letter to New York City
With #WANGFEST, the designer delivered a playful collection that felt more on target than it has of late.
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.