Dutch Eyewear Chain Hans Anders Halts Sale of Meta Glasses, Citing Privacy Concerns
A growing Dutch outcry over the glasses mirrors a broader backlash against smart glasses equipped with cameras.
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Financial Markets
Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing's Profit Increases Amid Global Expansion
The results show cost cuts by chairman Tadashi Yanai are allowing the retailer to push margins up amid sluggish demand that caused sales to drop in two of three months last quarter.
Beauty
News Bites | Charlotte Tilbury Investment, Will.i.am at Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty announces a minority investment from Sequoia Capital, while the Copenhagen Fashion Summit releases its speaker line-up and preliminary schedule.
News & Analysis
Who's Best Placed to Buy Puma?
François-Henri Pinault’s decision to step down from Puma’s board of directors adds to speculation that Kering is preparing to sell the sportswear brand.
Technology
Inside Farfetch's Store of the Future
Farfetch is set to unveil a beta version of its Store of the Future, an ‘operating system’ for physical retail. BoF gets an exclusive sneak peek.
News & Analysis
Why Edward Enninful Will Be Good for British Vogue
Edward Enninful’s appointment as editor-in-chief of British Vogue is a bold and progressive choice for the 100-year-old magazine.
Fashion Week
News Bites | Diesel Black Gold Announces Co-Ed Show, Axes Women’s Pre-Collections
In today’s News Bites, Renzo Rosso and Andreas Melbostad on Diesel Black Gold’s new show strategy.
News & Analysis
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
News & Analysis
Canada's Fashion Community Celebrates Homegrown Talent
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards — which honoured Iris Apfel, Erdem and BoF’s Imran Amed, among others — draws international attention to Canadian fashion visionaries working at home and abroad. But the organisation has bigger ambitions.
Marketing
Karla Otto: 'Communication Is More Important Than It Used to Be'
German PR guru Karla Otto tells Tim Blanks about her early days representing Jean Paul Gaultier and Jil Sander, and the state of fashion communications today.
Workplace & Talent
Net-a-Porter Veteran Mark Sebba Joins Eloquii, Jenna Lyons Exits J. Crew
This week, Mark Sebba has been appointed as an independent board member and advisor to Eloquii, and J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is exiting the company after 26 years with the company.
Retail
Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.
Retail
Hudson's Bay Shares Soar to 16 Month-High on Real Estate IPO
Canada's oldest retailer had its biggest gain in 16 months after it signalled it may take its real estate assets public, unlocking value for the company as same-store sales decline.
The News in Brief
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.
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.