Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Sonam Kapoor and Karla Bookman: ‘Feminism Has Been Alive and Well in India for a Long Time’
The two women discuss how the grassroots movements is dismantling India’s patriarchy and using their platforms to raise awareness of social issues.
The BoF Podcast: Sonam Kapoor and Karla Bookman: ‘Feminism Has Been Alive and Well in India for a Long Time’
The two women discuss how the grassroots movements is dismantling India’s patriarchy and using their platforms to raise awareness of social issues.
News & Analysis
Moncler Says 'Genius' Strategy Worked
For 2019, the Italian brand is adding Alyx and Richard Quinn to its experimental designer collaborations programme, reveals chief executive Remo Ruffini.
Moncler Says 'Genius' Strategy Worked
For 2019, the Italian brand is adding Alyx and Richard Quinn to its experimental designer collaborations programme, reveals chief executive Remo Ruffini.
Sustainability
Retail-Tech Cluster Gives Israel a Stake in Global Fashion
Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China.
Retail-Tech Cluster Gives Israel a Stake in Global Fashion
Israel-based start-ups have built 3D software cutting down design time and saving water compared to less sustainable processes in India and China.
Luxury
Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.
Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.
Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Luxury
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Financial Markets
Tod's Biggest Shareholder Della Valle Buys More Stock
Tod's, famous for its Gommino loafers, has been struggling to revive the appeal of its brands to attract younger luxury shoppers.
Tod's Biggest Shareholder Della Valle Buys More Stock
Tod's, famous for its Gommino loafers, has been struggling to revive the appeal of its brands to attract younger luxury shoppers.
Luxury
Investors Dump Tod's Shares After Retail Sales Dip
The group, which started a brand revamp at the end of 2017, has had negative retail sales for the last 21 quarters.
Investors Dump Tod's Shares After Retail Sales Dip
The group, which started a brand revamp at the end of 2017, has had negative retail sales for the last 21 quarters.
Fashion Week
Anya Hindmarch to Host Art Installation During London Fashion Week
Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag.
Anya Hindmarch to Host Art Installation During London Fashion Week
Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag.
Fashion Week
Armani the Auteur
Inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's 1970 classic "The Conformist," Giorgio Armani seemed to design his latest couture collection to please himself — and the result was cinematic.
Armani the Auteur
Inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's 1970 classic "The Conformist," Giorgio Armani seemed to design his latest couture collection to please himself — and the result was cinematic.
Luxury
Burberry's Same Store Sales Up 1 Percent in Christmas Quarter
With Riccardo Tisci's debut collection hitting stores next month, the luxury brand's results fell slightly short of market forecasts.
Burberry's Same Store Sales Up 1 Percent in Christmas Quarter
With Riccardo Tisci's debut collection hitting stores next month, the luxury brand's results fell slightly short of market forecasts.
Sustainability
Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Reputational and financial risks related to the industry’s exposure to climate change are creeping up executives’ agendas, coming into focus at the launch of the Global Fashion Agenda’s new sustainability priorities at Davos.
Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Reputational and financial risks related to the industry’s exposure to climate change are creeping up executives’ agendas, coming into focus at the launch of the Global Fashion Agenda’s new sustainability priorities at Davos.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast: Stella McCartney: ‘Everything Is at Stake’
The designer, who has been leading the charge for sustainable practices in fashion, revealed her plans for the industry to work towards a more ethical future.
The BoF Podcast: Stella McCartney: ‘Everything Is at Stake’
The designer, who has been leading the charge for sustainable practices in fashion, revealed her plans for the industry to work towards a more ethical future.
The News in Brief
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.