Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
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News & Analysis
Raf Simons, Supreme, Virgil Abloh and Mansur Gavriel Among 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees
The annual ceremony will take place at the Brooklyn Museum on June 4.
Raf Simons, Supreme, Virgil Abloh and Mansur Gavriel Among 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees
The annual ceremony will take place at the Brooklyn Museum on June 4.
Financial Markets
What's Acne Studios Worth?
The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.
What's Acne Studios Worth?
The Swedish label is up for sale and market sources say it could fetch €400 million to €500 million — potentially more if there is competition.
News & Analysis
What Makes a Great Stylist?
Hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup artist Val Garland, producer Sylvia Farago and set designer Shona Heath reflect on what makes a great stylist and how best to collaborate with them.
What Makes a Great Stylist?
Hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup artist Val Garland, producer Sylvia Farago and set designer Shona Heath reflect on what makes a great stylist and how best to collaborate with them.
News & Analysis
Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer
The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.
Craig Green Is Pitti Uomo's Next Guest Designer
The acclaimed menswear designer will present his Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence, skipping London Fashion Week Men's.
Financial Markets
Prada Shares Soar 20 Percent on Growth Outlook
Prada shares jumped to its highest level since June 2015.
Prada Shares Soar 20 Percent on Growth Outlook
Prada shares jumped to its highest level since June 2015.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset
As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Anna Dello Russo’s Big Reset
As she takes a step back from street style stardom, the Vogue Japan editor-at-large talks to Imran Amed about her rise to fashion fame, Franca Sozzani and why now is the right time to reset.
Financial Markets
Prada Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profit Drop
Despite the declines, chief executive Patrizio Bertelli expressed confidence the Italian luxury-goods brand would return to growth.
Prada Sees Growth Ahead Despite Profit Drop
Despite the declines, chief executive Patrizio Bertelli expressed confidence the Italian luxury-goods brand would return to growth.
Fashion Week
APC Makes an Advanced Fashion Statement
Jean Touitou's collection had a strong narrative coherence. Whether turtlenecked or buttoned up, the look was sharp as a tack.
APC Makes an Advanced Fashion Statement
Jean Touitou's collection had a strong narrative coherence. Whether turtlenecked or buttoned up, the look was sharp as a tack.
Fashion Week
Stella McCartney's Femmes Fatales
The collection was testament to the designer's level-headedness sensitivity to the women who wear her clothes.
Stella McCartney's Femmes Fatales
The collection was testament to the designer's level-headedness sensitivity to the women who wear her clothes.
Fashion Week
Uptight Perversion at Louis Vuitton
For all the bourgie black leather and Judy Blame detailing, the collection fell short of grand.
Uptight Perversion at Louis Vuitton
For all the bourgie black leather and Judy Blame detailing, the collection fell short of grand.
Fashion Week
A Ghost Hovers Over Miu Miu's Rebel Spirit
Mounting witty challenges to “good” taste has been Miuccia Prada’s default position throughout her career, and this Cookie Mueller-inspired collection was no exception.
A Ghost Hovers Over Miu Miu's Rebel Spirit
Mounting witty challenges to “good” taste has been Miuccia Prada’s default position throughout her career, and this Cookie Mueller-inspired collection was no exception.
News & Analysis
Undercover to Quit Women's Shows in Favour of Men's
Jun Takahashi will stage men's shows on the Paris schedule, starting in June.
Undercover to Quit Women's Shows in Favour of Men's
Jun Takahashi will stage men's shows on the Paris schedule, starting in June.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
JD Sports Cuts Outlook as Shoppers Curb Spending on Sneakers
The retailer cut its profit outlook after weaker-than-expected sales in the quarter, as customers grapple with cost-of-living pressures and pull back on discretionary spending.