Meta Bans Ads From TikTok on Its Apps
The policy bars ads from ByteDance, which remains in charge of key parts of TikTok, and extends to third-party advertisers running campaigns that link to TikTok.
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Fashion Week
Social Goods | Kanye's Multiracial Casting, Fast Fashion Waste, Bigger Sample Sizes
This week, the waste generated by fast fashion is causing an environmental crisis, and the CFDA has unveiled its diversity guidelines ahead of New York Fashion Week.
China
The China Edit | Anya Hindmarch in 'Attack Mode', Teenie Weenie Sold for $900M
This week, Anya Hindmarch sees 'masses of opportunity' for her business in China, and V-Grass Fashion Co. has bought Teenie Weenie for $900 million.
News & Analysis
Tom Ford Makes Comeback at Venice Festival With His Second Movie
After a seven-year hiatus, Tom Ford is back to film making with thriller 'Nocturnal Animals' premiering at the Venice Film Festival on Friday.
Financial Markets
Rocket Internet Shares Fall After Writing Down Value of Global Fashion Group
Rocket Internet shares fell the most in more than four months after a writedown of the value of online retailer Global Fashion Group contributed to a a first-half loss of €617 million ($690 million) at the startup factory.
News & Analysis
The Blonde Salad Ups the Ante
Style blogger-turned-lifestyle guru Chiara Ferragni is relaunching her website to reflect the multi-pronged, multi-million dollar business she has developed over the past seven years.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Carolina Herrera VP of Design, Haider Ackermann to Berluti
This week, Haider Ackermann has joined Berluti as creative director, and Carolina Herrera appointed Raffaele Ilardo as vice president of design.
News & Analysis
Berluti Names Haider Ackermann Creative Director
The Colombian-born designer will present his first collection for the Paris-based brand in January.
News & Analysis
Why A.P.C. Invested in Outdoor Voices
Jean Touitou of A.P.C. and Tyler Haney of Outdoor Voices talk to BoF about why their partnership makes perfect business sense.
News & Analysis
Gisele Bündchen Holds Top Spot in Forbes Model List
Gisele Bündchen remained the highest-paid female model in the world with annual income of $30.5 million, while Kardashian clan member Kendall Jenner more than doubled her earnings, according to Forbes' 2016 list
China
The China Edit | Weak Demand for Prada, Bricks to Clicks, Watches Wane in Hong Kong
This week, Prada's sales dipped on weak demand in China, and luxury brands must move online to cater to their Chinese consumers.
News & Analysis
Top Fashion Schools in Belgium: Examining Antwerp's Approach
In BoF’s second annual global fashion schools ranking, Antwerp’s Royal Academy came fourth at both BA and MA level and was the only Belgian school to make the ranking. So how does Antwerp do it?
News & Analysis
Top Fashion Schools in France: A Battle for Innovation
France is seeking to realign its educational institutions and practices with global standards, while serving the technical atelier recruitment needs of Paris.
The News in Brief
Gap to Use Athleta Leader’s Exit to Rebuild Slumping Brand
The departure of Athleta’s CEO for Lululemon is a chance to ‘reimagine the brand’s path forward,’ Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson wrote in an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg.
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham Store Will Close in January
The department store’s Leeds and Bristol outlets will be converted to the Flannels brand in a shake-up under Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which purchased the chain when it was put into administration in mid-August.
Zankov Appoints Its First CEO
Jack Tobin is joining Diane von Furstenberg artistic director Henry Zankov’s namesake label as CEO and part owner.
LVMH, Kering Update Model Safety Guidelines
Nearly a decade since the luxury groups first published a charter of model protections, they are introducing new measures to protect those working in the industry.
Lululemon Hires Athleta Head in Management Shakeup
Maggie Gauger is joining Lululemon as chief product officer as new CEO Heidi O’Neill looks to revive sales.
Levi’s Growth Slows After Marketing Misstep
The company lost out in its third quarter because of a decision to market baggy jeans over low rise, but still raised its sales outlook for the year.
Fast Retailing Annual Profit Jumps 32%, Beats Expectations
The Uniqlo owner hit a new record annual profit for the fifth year in a row, boosted by strong results in all regions.