A-Cold-Wall Names Joshua Bullen as First Designer in Residence
Owner Four Marketing is transitioning the label from founder-led brand to a studio-driven platform, with Bullen’s debut collection scheduled for Autumn/Winter 2027 in Paris
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Prabal's Meditation on Nepal
The designer paid tribute to his homeland with a stream of pretty dresses reminiscent of a monk's robes.
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Easy Breezy Thakoon
Amidst rumours of a major investment, Thakoon showed an assured mash-up of uncontrived, breezy Bohemian looks.
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Could Givenchy’s Public Show Set a New Template?
On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?
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Tribal Instincts at Alexander Wang's 10th Anniversary Show
To mark his 10th anniversary, Alexander Wang created a kind of critique-resistant streetwear chaos, focused squarely on the needs of his growing global tribe.
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Altuzarra's Spring: Esoteric Inspiration, Erotic Impact
Joseph Altuzarra was fascinated by rawness and irregularity, translating into a relaxed sensuality and a new attitude that could even be construed as commercial.
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Riccardo Tisci Plays Shaman for Givenchy's New York Debut
Tisci-takes-Manhattan could have been a super-urban extravaganza. Instead, he offered up a beautifully measured meditation on the thing that really makes the world go round, love.
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Spring is Formal at Jason Wu
There was something impressively solid about the clothes in their rich, dark tones, but after awhile, impressive edged into oppressive.
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Introducing BoF Fashion Week
Introducing BoF Fashion Week, a new industry destination for independent coverage of the international fashion shows, launching this weekend.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Andrew Bolton to Lead Costume Institute, Style.com Appointments
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
News & Analysis
The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air
Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.
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Op-Ed | Why Women Should Embrace Self-Promotion
It’s time we embrace self-promotion as a way to earn opportunities far bigger than just front row seats, says Amy Odell, editor of Cosmopolitan.com.
The News in Brief
Renowned British Hairstylist John Frieda Has Died
The hairdresser and founder had a career spanning more than half a century, working with the likes of Princess Diana and Madonna.
Zalando Launches AI Shopping Agent as Discounts Squeeze Margins
Zalando reported a 0.9 percentage-point drop in its third-quarter gross profit margin to 38.7%, missing market expectations, according to analysts at Jefferies and JPMorgan.
Unilever Plans €1 Billion in Savings to Ramp Up Turnaround
The conglomerate is focussed on sharpening its positioning as a pure-play beauty and personal care organisation.
Indian Jeweller Giva Raises $100 Million to Fuel Retail Expansion
The Bengaluru-based company plans to use the mammoth funding round to boost manufacturing and more than double its store count to over 1,000 locations.
Bangladesh Garment Workers Stage Fourth Day of Wage Protests
The unrest has intensified despite the government forming a wage board to review pay levels, with violent clashes shuttering factories and injuring dozens of people.
Retail Still a Weak Spot as Reliance Profits Beat Expectations
The Indian oil-to-telecom giant saw its market value jump by a record $19 billion as earnings surged, but its retail division continues to lag.
Hugo Boss Cuts Outlook Citing Weak Demand, Higher Costs
The German fashion house, recently taken over by Britain’s Frasers Group, is in the midst of a second turnaround effort under CEO Daniel Grieder.