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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Luxury
Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?
With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.
Can Anyone Save Lanvin Now?
With revenues sharply down and the departure of its latest artistic director after only 16 months, the world’s oldest continuously running fashion house is facing a downward spiral.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.
News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.
News & Analysis
Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay
Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.
Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay
Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.
Retail
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
What Colette’s Closure Means for Fashion
After 20 years in business, the beloved temple of Parisian cool announced it will close its doors in December. BoF spoke to a handful of industry insiders to gauge their reactions.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Joseph Altuzarra on His Move to Paris, Glossier Goes Global
In today's News Bites, Joseph Altuzarra tells BoF about his decision to leave New York Fashion Week and Glossier announces international plans.
News Bites | Joseph Altuzarra on His Move to Paris, Glossier Goes Global
In today's News Bites, Joseph Altuzarra tells BoF about his decision to leave New York Fashion Week and Glossier announces international plans.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay
The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.
Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay
The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.
Fashion Week
At Raf Simons, Eastern Dystopia
The show was a classic East-meets-West tale, but the slight undercurrent of menace for which Simons is known made the collection feel alive and exciting.
At Raf Simons, Eastern Dystopia
The show was a classic East-meets-West tale, but the slight undercurrent of menace for which Simons is known made the collection feel alive and exciting.
News & Analysis
Can Isabel Marant Reclaim the Throne of French Girl Cool?
An avalanche of new competitors has threatened the label’s dominance as the ultimate exporter of Parisienne style. Chief executive Sophie Duruflé and deputy CEO Anouck Duranteau-Loeper reveal their defence plan.
Can Isabel Marant Reclaim the Throne of French Girl Cool?
An avalanche of new competitors has threatened the label’s dominance as the ultimate exporter of Parisienne style. Chief executive Sophie Duruflé and deputy CEO Anouck Duranteau-Loeper reveal their defence plan.
Marketing
News Bites | Condé Nast's 23 Stories Debuts Empire Campaign
In today's News Bites, 23 Stories is expanding into custom advertising campaigns.
News Bites | Condé Nast's 23 Stories Debuts Empire Campaign
In today's News Bites, 23 Stories is expanding into custom advertising campaigns.
Technology
BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch
Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?
BoF Exclusive | Louis Vuitton Launches Smartwatch
Louis Vuitton is the latest luxury brand to jump on the wearable tech bandwagon with the launch of its first smartwatch. Will it work?
Luxury
Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay
Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.
Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay
Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.
News & Analysis
Jenner Sisters' Label Says Only Two Tupac Shakur T-shirts Sold
The Kendall + Kylie brand released a statement in response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Friday.
Jenner Sisters' Label Says Only Two Tupac Shakur T-shirts Sold
The Kendall + Kylie brand released a statement in response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed Friday.
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.