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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Fashion Week
A Soaring Return to Form for Prada
Watching Miuccia Prada's latest menswear collection, one thought irresistibly asserted itself: clothes make memories, memories make history.
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Whiffs of Militarism in Milan
From Alessandro Dell'Acqua to Thom Browne, menswear designers in Milan took inspiration from military references — with mixed results.
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Alchemical Reactions at Calvin Klein
The chemistry between Italo Zucchelli and the brand resulted in a whole new world which was quintessential Calvin Klein.
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Nostalgia is a Treasure Trove
Barrett’s latest collection delved into the past that shaped him — bringing a new warmth and intimacy to his precise designs.
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Versace Goes Intergalactic
Donatella masters a future perfect blend of what's been and what will be.
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Dolce & Gabbana and the Wild West
The wild frontier provides window dressing for a perfectly serviceable collection of the duo's classics.
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A Sombre and Sumptuous Autumn at Zegna
Stefano Pilati shines with a plush parade of hommes fatales.
Marketing
Trey Laird, Master of the American Brand
The creative director and founder of Laird + Partners talks to BoF about crafting brand communications for a slew of major fashion clients, from Tom Ford to Gap.
Fashion Week
Girl Gangs
Shown on five groups of girls, the brand's twisted classics struck a winning balance between newness and familiarity.
Fashion Week
Music Meets Fashion in LA as Stella McCartney Shows Pre-Fall Line
Music, celebrities and fashion came together in Los Angeles on Tuesday as British designer Stella McCartney presented her Autumn 2016 collection amid the Hollywood awards season buzz.
Global Markets
As Slowdown Takes Toll, Pressure Grows on Bailey to Transform Burberry
Christopher Bailey, chief executive officer of Burberry, is now facing a slowdown in the global luxury market that could pose the biggest challenge to his executive career.
Technology
Rocket Internet Faces New Setback with Loss of Senior Managers
Germany's Rocket Internet is losing two senior managers in the latest setback for a company that a year ago was considered one of Europe's best hopes for competing with global tech giants.
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.