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Philip Green Hits Out at UK Pensions Regulator over BHS Sale

Retail tycoon Philip Green has said the head of Britain's Pension Regulator was "incorrect" when she told lawmakers earlier that the media reported he was selling department store BHS before he informed her.

Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2016

Oliver Samwer Says Rocket Internet Investors Need to Think Long-Term

Rocket Internet's investors need to buy into its five to 10 year plans rather than focusing on short-term market fluctuations, founder Oliver Samwer told a German newspaper.

Will the ‘Sharing Economy’ Work For Fashion?

For ‘sharing economy’ giants like Uber and Airbnb, the future of consumption is access, not ownership. Will it work for fashion?

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons

Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.

Philip Green Hits Out at 'Trial by Media' over BHS Failure

British retail tycoon Philip Green has hit out at UK lawmakers for leading what he called a "trial by media" in relation to the recent fall into administration of department store BHS.

Role Call | Paula Reed, Content Strategy and Brand Consultant

Paula Reed, content strategy and brand consultant, says "curiosity and a willingness to challenge the accepted ways of doing things are important requirements in today's fast moving luxury world."

Power Moves | McQueen's New CEO, Wang President Leaves for Thom Browne, Facchinetti Leaves Tod's

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

BoF and Disney on The Power of Storytelling in Fashion

The BoF community descended on London’s Somerset House on Thursday to hear fashion industry leaders discuss how inspirational stories can drive business success.

Social Goods | Rana Plaza Lawsuit, Met Gala Style, High Street Ethics

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Chanel Cruises into Cuba, a Country on the Cusp

Although the fundamental incongruity of the moment was lost on no one, both Karl Lagerfeld and Fidel Castro share an ability to imagine a world and bring it into being.

BoF Exclusive | Farfetch Raises $110 Million in 'Strategic' Move

BoF can exclusively reveal that fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch has closed a $110 million Series F round, led by new investors Temasek, IDG Capital Partners and Eurazeo.