Nike, Patagonia and Lululemon Join Group Battling Microfibre Pollution
Global environmental non-profit The Nature Conservancy has launched a new industry coalition to help apparel companies tackle microfibre pollution across their supply chains.
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News & Analysis
What Happened to Saint Laurent’s LA-based Team After Hedi Slimane Left?
While many of Hedi Slimane’s inner circle have secured jobs in Europe since the designer departed the Kering-owned fashion house earlier this year, others are set on making Los Angeles their home, highlighting a broader dynamic.
News & Analysis
Vogue Paris to Launch Fashion Festival
BoF can exclusively reveal that the French edition of Vogue is set to launch the inaugural Vogue Paris Fashion Festival, a two-day event to be held in November.
Retail
Kanye West Takes 'Pablo' Pop-up Fashion Stores Global
Kanye West is going global, opening pop-up stores in 21 venues this weekend to sell his "Life of Pablo" merchandise.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Alexander Fury Joins T Magazine, Macy's CMO
This Week, T: The New York Times Style Magazine appointed Alexander Fury as chief fashion correspondent, and chief executive officers were hired at WeSC and Kidbox.
China
Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?
The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.
News & Analysis
T Magazine Names Alexander Fury Chief Fashion Correspondent
Alexander Fury has been named chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, the newspaper’s fashion and culture supplement.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Raf Simons Joins Calvin Klein, CEO Exits Ferragamo, Vans' Brand President
This week, Raf Simons started as chief creative officer at Calvin Klein, while longstanding Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa departed his post.
News & Analysis
Inside the New Teen Vogue
Can a team of Millennials, led by Anna Wintour, win over Gen Z?
News & Analysis
Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift
In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.
News & Analysis
Behind W’s Rihanna Remix
W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.
News & Analysis
Report: Berluti to Hire Haider Ackermann
Berluti is currently in talks to hire Haider Ackermann to replace Alessandro Sartori who returned to Ermenegildo Zegna in February, two sources close to the matter told Reuters.
Financial Markets
Armani Creates Foundation as Succession Issue Looms
Giorgio Armani has said he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business.
The News in Brief
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.
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.