Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.
Hermès said it’s talking to Jane Birkin to allay her concerns about crocodile slaughter practices after the actress demanded the leather-goods maker stop using her name on its bestselling bag.
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
While most fashion companies are lagging behind in the “race for talent,” a few are getting ahead by investing in innovative HR strategies.
Fashion houses want creative designers, so schools should focus on creative teaching — students can learn the business side later, says Walter Van Beirendonck, head of the fashion department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp.
Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.
Fashion brands rely on Brazil as their cash cow in Latin America, but how resilient is the luxury market as economic crisis deepens in the country?
Dan Bailey and Joe Kazuaki of Tokyo Dandy tell BoF about connecting Tokyo’s fashion and club scenes, and being a ‘welcoming committee’ for international brands.
Stella McCartney says she'll stop using wool from an Argentine supplier amid concerns about the treatment of sheep.
The luxury industry faces a catch-22 in the Middle East where brands encounter major obstacles casting Arab celebrities for ad campaigns and magazines.
Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?
Prada SpA reported first-half revenue that missed analysts’ estimates as demand for its handbags and wallets in Hong Kong and Macau continued to wane.
The Indian beauty retailer said on Wednesday its second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as improved operating efficiency and strong demand for premium beauty products boosted margins.
The US retailer is planning to spin off its pharmacy business in what would be one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry, according to reports.
The jeweller edged up its near-term revenue and profitability targets as efforts to keep the brand affordable pay off.
The Ozempic maker raised its full-year outlook for the third time this year on Wednesday as its Wegovy pill beat third-quarter sales forecasts, boosting the Danish firm's bid to win back ground from US rival Eli Lilly.
The fragrance firm reported third-quarter core profit a touch above market expectations on Wednesday, and raised its full-year growth outlook but failed to impress investors.
Sales and profit from clothing and homeware remain below two years ago but ‘brand is in good health.’
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
The hairdresser and founder had a career spanning more than half a century, working with the likes of Princess Diana and Madonna.