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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Feel-Good Loewe
A very particular sexuality was presented, more shy ingénue than testeronic stud muffin, which in its simplest, rawest form transcended fashion.
Feel-Good Loewe
A very particular sexuality was presented, more shy ingénue than testeronic stud muffin, which in its simplest, rawest form transcended fashion.
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Fragile, Ethereal Beauty at Iris van Herpen
Only colour seems to remain an unconquered territory here. As one of few designers genuinely looking to the future to be inspired, let’s hope Van Herpen will programme the full spectrum into haute couture’s uncertain tomorrow.
Fragile, Ethereal Beauty at Iris van Herpen
Only colour seems to remain an unconquered territory here. As one of few designers genuinely looking to the future to be inspired, let’s hope Van Herpen will programme the full spectrum into haute couture’s uncertain tomorrow.
Workplace & Talent
How I Broke Into Fashion | PR Consulting’s Pierre Rougier
Pierre Rougier went from studying political science to working in PR for Hermès, Yohji Yamamoto and Margiela before launching his own agency. How did he do it?
How I Broke Into Fashion | PR Consulting’s Pierre Rougier
Pierre Rougier went from studying political science to working in PR for Hermès, Yohji Yamamoto and Margiela before launching his own agency. How did he do it?
News & Analysis
Welcoming Alexandra Shulman to the BoF Team
Imran Amed welcomes former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman to BoF, where she will write a monthly column set to launch in September.
Welcoming Alexandra Shulman to the BoF Team
Imran Amed welcomes former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman to BoF, where she will write a monthly column set to launch in September.
Fashion Week
At Proenza Schouler, Fashion is Fetishism
In coming to fashion’s capital, it made sense that the fetishistic elements of Proenza Schouler's work should blossom even more.
At Proenza Schouler, Fashion is Fetishism
In coming to fashion’s capital, it made sense that the fetishistic elements of Proenza Schouler's work should blossom even more.
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Kate and Laura’s Weirdworld
The Rodarte sisters' work has occasionally been labelled pretty, but there’s always something weird too.
Kate and Laura’s Weirdworld
The Rodarte sisters' work has occasionally been labelled pretty, but there’s always something weird too.
Luxury
Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?
Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.
Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?
Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.
Technology
News Bites | Yoox Net-a-Porter's New Tech Hub, Joe Zee Exits Yahoo Amidst Layoffs
In today's News Bites, Yoox Net-a-Porter's plans for its new 70,000 square-foot “tech hub” in west London, while the Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee bids the website goodbye on Facebook.
News Bites | Yoox Net-a-Porter's New Tech Hub, Joe Zee Exits Yahoo Amidst Layoffs
In today's News Bites, Yoox Net-a-Porter's plans for its new 70,000 square-foot “tech hub” in west London, while the Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee bids the website goodbye on Facebook.
Fashion Week
In Paris, Running From Reality
Paris men’s fashion week was a deeply escapist affair, yet designers like Rick Owens — who staged the best show of the season — ran away from reality to construct a new one.
In Paris, Running From Reality
Paris men’s fashion week was a deeply escapist affair, yet designers like Rick Owens — who staged the best show of the season — ran away from reality to construct a new one.
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Top 10 Menswear Shows for Spring/Summer 2018
In a season dominated by graphic logos and sportswear-inflected collections, these designers stood out in an increasingly homogenised crowd.
Top 10 Menswear Shows for Spring/Summer 2018
In a season dominated by graphic logos and sportswear-inflected collections, these designers stood out in an increasingly homogenised crowd.
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Binary Thinking at Kenzo
Sunday night was a sum of men's and women's, literally: two separate collections joined at the hip, but now, more than ever before, precision and conciseness are the best instruments to get a message across.
Binary Thinking at Kenzo
Sunday night was a sum of men's and women's, literally: two separate collections joined at the hip, but now, more than ever before, precision and conciseness are the best instruments to get a message across.
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Paul Smith's Aquatic Japonisme
The collection was heavy on light summer separates for boys and girls alike.
Paul Smith's Aquatic Japonisme
The collection was heavy on light summer separates for boys and girls alike.
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.