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
Elie Saab Sets a New Course in New York
As he opens his first US boutique, the Lebanese designer speaks exclusively to BoF about growing beyond couture and his approach to the red carpet.
News & Analysis
Silas Chou Halts Thakoon Venture
The New York-based designer and billionaire investor Silas Chou are hitting 'pause' on the Thakoon brand.
News & Analysis
J.W. Anderson to Guest Pitti Immagine Uomo 92
"Following in the footsteps of Tim Coppens last season, the young designer will take the runway June 14, 2017 in Florence, showcasing his brand’s
News & Analysis
News Bites | Chloé Names Natacha Ramsay-Levi Creative Director, Lubov Azria Exits BCBG
In today's News Bites, Chloé confirms reports that Natacha Ramsay-Levi is to succeed Clare Waight Keller, while Lubov Azria has left her role as chief creative officer at BCBG Maz Azria.
News & Analysis
‘Dominican Power’ on the Catwalk
A wave of new models from the Dominican Republic are scoring major campaigns and runway gigs at fashion week. But what — or who — is really behind their unstoppable ascent?
Fashion Week
Sacai’s Fiendish Ingenuity
The strongest thing about this collection was the way it consolidated the Sacai signature. Chitose Abe is a unique, independent and seductive voice in fashion.
Fashion Week
Engaging Escape at Miu Miu
The Miu Miu show fizzed with surreal joie de vivre, while the diversity of the casting energised both the collection and its designer.
Fashion Week
Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2017
At the end of a highly politicised fashion month, which included casting controversies, pussy power and a space ship, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Autumn/Winter 2017.
Fashion Week
Blended Cultures at Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière’s calling card was once a dazzling precision — but this collection felt blurred around the edges.
Luxury
Bernard Arnault to Revamp Paris Museum
The investment was due to be announced later on Wednesday by Arnault, in the presence of President Francois Hollande, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay.
News & Analysis
A Woman's Work: How Women Can Get Ahead in Fashion
Women are, by far, the primary consumers of fashion, but remain underrepresented in top creative positions. On International Women’s Day, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Tory Burch, Julie de Libran and more weigh in.
Fashion Week
Tim's Take | Chanel Autumn/Winter 2017
Watch Tim Blanks speak with Karl Lagerfeld about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Chanel.
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.