Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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News & Analysis
News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand
In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.
News Bites | Chiara Ferragni Opens Milan Boutique, Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason's New Brand
In today's News Bites, Chiara Ferragni's brand expands into brick-and-mortar, while fashion's most influential plus-size bloggers launch Premme.
Retail
In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback
The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.
In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback
The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.
Luxury
What Should Burberry Do Next?
The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.
What Should Burberry Do Next?
The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.
Financial Markets
Hermès Sticks to 'Ambitious' Production Goal as Sales Rise 8.3 Percent
The company is trying to respond to a rebound in demand for high-end goods by training up leather workers and adding new sites.
Hermès Sticks to 'Ambitious' Production Goal as Sales Rise 8.3 Percent
The company is trying to respond to a rebound in demand for high-end goods by training up leather workers and adding new sites.
News & Analysis
Katie Grand Joins W Magazine
Editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi tells BoF about a new chapter at W as Grand signs on as contributing fashion creative director, following the departure of Edward Enninful to British Vogue.
Katie Grand Joins W Magazine
Editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi tells BoF about a new chapter at W as Grand signs on as contributing fashion creative director, following the departure of Edward Enninful to British Vogue.
News & Analysis
Philip Green Poaches New Topshop CEO From Burberry
British retail tycoon Philip Green has recruited Burberry's chief merchandising officer, Paul Price, to be the boss of his Topshop/Topman fashion chains.
Philip Green Poaches New Topshop CEO From Burberry
British retail tycoon Philip Green has recruited Burberry's chief merchandising officer, Paul Price, to be the boss of his Topshop/Topman fashion chains.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
News & Analysis
J.W. Anderson: ‘Create Cultural Value’
Jonathan Anderson talks democracy and cultural value as he unveils his British heritage-inflected collaboration with Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo.
J.W. Anderson: ‘Create Cultural Value’
Jonathan Anderson talks democracy and cultural value as he unveils his British heritage-inflected collaboration with Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo.
Retail
Theory 2.0, Andrew Rosen’s Millennial Experiment
The founder and chief executive of Theory has convened a SWAT team of rising stars to secure the future of the label. BoF unpacks the strategy.
Theory 2.0, Andrew Rosen’s Millennial Experiment
The founder and chief executive of Theory has convened a SWAT team of rising stars to secure the future of the label. BoF unpacks the strategy.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Anna Wintour Steps Down From CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Judging Panel
In today's news bites, the annual competition's 2017 finalists and selection committee are announced.
News Bites | Anna Wintour Steps Down From CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Judging Panel
In today's news bites, the annual competition's 2017 finalists and selection committee are announced.
Media
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
Models, the New Power Publishers
Social media has turned fashion models into powerful digital publishers, some of whom have far larger audiences than brands or traditional magazines.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Hypebeast Launches Hypekids
In today's News Bites, Hypebeast adds a new content vertical for the parents in its audience.
News Bites | Hypebeast Launches Hypekids
In today's News Bites, Hypebeast adds a new content vertical for the parents in its audience.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.