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Beauty

Peter Philips, Makeup Maestro

BoF talks to Peter Philips, creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup, about his personal and professional trajectory.


News & Analysis

Nike Gives CEO Parker $30 Million Award to Stay for Five Years

Nike Inc. gave Chief Executive Officer Mark Parker a stock award valued at almost 10 times his typical annual share grant, on the condition that he work for the sporting-goods company for the next five years.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | New CEOs at MatchesFashion.com, Guess, Jonathan Saunders

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s

The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.


Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand

Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.


News & Analysis

Alaïa’s Approach

Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'


Financial Markets

J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.



News & Analysis

Kate Spade Rises as Cleveland Research Recommends Buying Shares

Kate Spade & Co. rose the most in five months after an analyst at Cleveland Research Co. recommended buying the shares because of the brand’s growth potential.


Fashion Week

Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?

It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.


News & Analysis

Alexander Wang in Contract Talks with Balenciaga

Alexander Wang, creative director of Balenciaga, is in talks on his future at the clothing label, parent company Kering SA has confirmed.


Technology

Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion

Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.