John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
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Luxury
Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?
Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Millions in Grey Market Sales
The sale of luxury goods on the grey market is a lucrative and largely unspoken practice in the fashion industry. Why are brands so hush-hush about it and do they really want it to end?
Beauty
Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
Entrepreneurship
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Drive Episode 1: José Neves on Building Farfetch
In episode 1 of BoF's new podcast series, delivered by DHL, the Farfetch founder shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey — through the ups and downs of building a team, raising funding and staying afloat — of creating a truly disruptive fashion business set to IPO this year.
Luxury
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
News & Analysis
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
Walmart to Launch Everlane Rival
The yet-to-be named line will target Gen Z consumers.
News & Analysis
American Vogue’s September Issue: Leaks, Rumours and Making History
The truth about Anna Wintour's latest September issue featuring Beyoncé Knowles.
American Vogue’s September Issue: Leaks, Rumours and Making History
The truth about Anna Wintour's latest September issue featuring Beyoncé Knowles.
News & Analysis
Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
Technology
Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
Japanese Clothing Giants Go Head-to-Head Over How to Measure Customers
Fast Retailing's Tadashi Yanai and Yusaku Maezawa, founder of Japan’s largest e-commerce company, Start Today, traded public barbs over Maezawa's new body-scanning technology.
News & Analysis
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
News & Analysis
A Week of Reckoning at Condé Nast
The publishing company is reported to have lost more than $120 million last year and plans to put Brides, Golf Digest and W up for sale. But the makeover won't end there.
A Week of Reckoning at Condé Nast
The publishing company is reported to have lost more than $120 million last year and plans to put Brides, Golf Digest and W up for sale. But the makeover won't end there.
News & Analysis
Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci
A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.
Burberry Rebrands Under Riccardo Tisci
A new logo and monogram were unveiled as part of the British brand’s new identity under chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci.
Luxury
Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares
Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.
Why Luxury Retailers Are Making a Play for Housewares
Online retailers like Moda Operandi and MatchesFashion are dipping their toes into the $649 billion homeware space, betting the same customers splurging on dresses and shoes will also buy candles and chairs.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.