Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Raf Simons' Nightmares and Dreams
Raf Simons proves that a good nightmare is much better than a bad dream.
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Kim Jones Brings Light to Paris
A light-filled cloud created by Japanese artist Ohmaki Shinji will undulate above Kim Jones' catwalk at the Louis Vuitton menswear show in Paris today as the sun sets around 5.30pm.
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In Milan, Escapism is Beautiful, But Reality Strikes Back
As our global reality gets grittier, many designers turned to pure escapism, while others, like Miuccia Prada, stared ominous times in the face.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Grace Coddington to Step Down as Creative Director of American Vogue
BoF can exclusively reveal that the legendary stylist, who will assume the new role of creative director at large, is poised to take on a growing number of external projects alongside her styling duties at the magazine.
News & Analysis
Part 1: The Right of First Refusal
How did Natalie Massenet and Carmen Busquets find themselves in this situation, where a company they had built together could be sold from underneath their feet?
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | JW Anderson Experiments With ‘Workshops’ Uniting Culture and Commerce
Jonathan Anderson talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the thinking behind his new retail ‘Workshops,’ set to launch today next door to London’s Ace Hotel.
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Unlikely Inspiration
The collection combined athletic ease with Armani's signature casual-luxe.
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Multi-Culti Missoni’s Outdoor Poetry
Angela Missoni shapes the Missoni man with the perfect fusion of ethnic nods.
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Obsessive Revolution On a Military Theme
More was expected of Thom Browne, who showed camouflage from start to finish.
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The Secret Deal to Merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox
The untold story of how Compagnie Financière Richemont agreed to merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox behind the back of Natalie Massenet for a valuation much lower than what many believed the business to be worth.
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The Long Way Round
Romance with a hard edge makes a striking recipe for Tomas Maier's menswear collection for Bottega Veneta.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.