Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
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Financial Markets
LVMH Chief Raises Concerns on Global Economy
Bernard Arnault, the chairman and chief executive of LVMH, said he is optimistic about France’s new president, but worried about the state of the global economy.
Fashion Week
The Power of Normality at J.W. Anderson
On the brand's tenth anniversary, the designer showed surprisingly normal clothes, not the painstakingly curated stuff that's good for editorials.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Bring Back the Burberry Check
Burberry should build on its collaboration with Gosha Rubchinskiy to make some brave creative choices, argues Andrea Felsted.
Fashion Week
Chalayan’s Contemplation
The designer offered an articulate reflection on a culture of creativity that he has seen change completely, and is evolving with on his own terms.
Fashion Week
An Activist’s Circus at Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood’s fierce activism on behalf of the planet means she is no longer as engaged in pushing the fashion envelope as she used to be.
Luxury
The End of Style.com: Condé Nast Inks New Partnership with Farfetch
BoF has learned that Condé Nast will refocus its e-commerce strategy via a new partnership with Farfetch. Style.com will cease operations, effective immediately.
News & Analysis
What Olivier Saillard’s Ephemeral Museum Reveals About Fashion, Fragility and Decay
Olivier Saillard talks to Angelo Flaccavento about his latest project, a reflection on the ephemeral and morbid qualities of fashion, set to open on the first day of Pitti Uomo.
Retail
J. Crew Seeks Debt Swap Amid Declining Sales
J.Crew, which is struggling to adjust as shoppers flock to online commerce amid changing tastes, announced a debt swap on Monday, in addition to a fall in its quarterly sales.
Luxury
Dior Chief Optimistic on Europe
Sidney Toledano is optimistic the European economy will do better in the coming years, especially with French President Emmanuel Macron’s promises to reform labour market regulations.
Financial Markets
Is Farfetch Edging Towards a $5 Billion IPO?
According to reports, the company is in the process of appointing bankers for a New York listing that could value the company at up to $5 billion.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Stella McCartney Unveils Sean Ellis Film for New Menswear Collection
The designer tells Tim Blanks why the haunting, mysterious film — starring Cillian Murphy and a soundtrack by Dad — was the perfect showcase for her sophomore menswear collection.
The News in Brief
Sycamore Said to Near Deal to Sell Boots
The private equity firm is nearing a deal, valued at $9 billion, to sell the UK health and beauty retail business to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, a source told Bloomberg.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
H&M, Adidas and Inditex Back New Effort to Address ‘Waste Colonialism’
The new initiative will explore how the industry can take responsibility for the millions of used and unsold garments exported to secondhand markets around the world.
Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.