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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News & Analysis
Omoyemi Akerele #My2015
Click to watch Omoyemi Akerele, Creative & Managing Director, Stylehouse files, look back at her year in fashion.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Gilt Nears Deal, Subscription Start-Ups, Matchesfashion.com's Growth
Bits and Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
News & Analysis
Nicola Formichetti #My2015
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Workplace & Talent
Yoox Net-a-Porter Appoints Executives From Instagram, La Rinascente to Board
Yoox Net-a-Porter Group SpA strengthened its board, naming Eva Chen and Vittorio Radice as independent directors.
Fashion Week
Streetwear as Seen Through the Versace Prism
Sporty, sharp and unabashedly sexy, Donatella picks up where she left off.
News & Analysis
Olivier Rousteing #My2015
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Marketing
Beauty Brands Inch Away from Traditional Advertising
Spurred by the power of online influencers and user-generated content, beauty companies are shifting their marketing spend.
Fashion Week
Opening Ceremony Powers Up for Pre-Fall
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim presented their take on power dressing, offering something new to wear to work.
News & Analysis
Mary Katrantzou #My2015
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Fashion Week
Alexander Wang Hits the Reset Button Without Erasing the Past
The designer presented a new take on ideas he has been exploring for a decade.
News & Analysis
Caroline Issa #My2015
Click to watch Caroline Issa, Fashion Director of Tank Magazine and becauselondon.com, look back at her year in fashion.
China
BoF Exclusive | Silas Chou Investment Vehicle Acquires a Controlling Interest in Thakoon
The New York-based designer has joined forces with Vivian Chou, a recent Wharton graduate and daughter of textile mogul Silas Chou, to transform his business in 2016, BoF can reveal.
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.