Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
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News & Analysis
J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO
Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.
J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO
Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.
Workplace & Talent
How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo
Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?
How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo
Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?
Luxury
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
Sustainability
What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry
While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.
What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry
While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.
News & Analysis
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
The Kendall Jenner Effect: How Long Can it Last?
Commercial tie-ups with the super-influencer may soon yield diminishing returns.
Technology
How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?
With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?
How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?
With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?
News & Analysis
Can the 'Alexa Chung Effect' Pay Off for the Woman Herself?
At the debut runway show of fashion's most prolific collaborator, BoF finds a collection packed with quintessentially 'Alexa' pieces, sure to be catnip for her many fans.
Can the 'Alexa Chung Effect' Pay Off for the Woman Herself?
At the debut runway show of fashion's most prolific collaborator, BoF finds a collection packed with quintessentially 'Alexa' pieces, sure to be catnip for her many fans.
News & Analysis
Rick Owens on His CFDA Prize, His American Heritage, and His 'No Borders' Motto
"I don’t have all the answers, but I’m looking. Looking for the answers is a great thing."
Rick Owens on His CFDA Prize, His American Heritage, and His 'No Borders' Motto
"I don’t have all the answers, but I’m looking. Looking for the answers is a great thing."
Luxury
Is Luxury Outerwear the Next ‘It’ Category?
In recent seasons, luxury outerwear has become a strong status symbol — and sales driver.
Is Luxury Outerwear the Next ‘It’ Category?
In recent seasons, luxury outerwear has become a strong status symbol — and sales driver.
News & Analysis
Can Nasty Gal Be Saved?
Fastest-fashion player Boohoo is doubling down on its effort to bring Nasty Gal back from the brink after acquiring the troubled brand’s intellectual property for a song in February. But is it too late for a turnaround?
Can Nasty Gal Be Saved?
Fastest-fashion player Boohoo is doubling down on its effort to bring Nasty Gal back from the brink after acquiring the troubled brand’s intellectual property for a song in February. But is it too late for a turnaround?
Retail
Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
Britain's Arcadia in Talks Over Topshop's Australian Arm
British retail tycoon Philip Green's Arcadia Group is in preliminary talks to take control of its troubled Australian franchise partner for his Topshop brand.
News & Analysis
Community Is Core to Next-Gen Brands
A crop of emerging brands are bucking industry trends by doing more than just selling to customers — they’re developing fandoms.
Community Is Core to Next-Gen Brands
A crop of emerging brands are bucking industry trends by doing more than just selling to customers — they’re developing fandoms.
The News in Brief
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.
The Commercial Case for Cooling Bangladesh’s Garment Factories
Investments to reduce heat stress for garment factory workers can pay for themselves within four years, a new report from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute finds.
Botswana Seeks Bigger De Beers Stake
Diamonds have underpinned the African country's economy since their discovery there in 1967.
Converse CEO Pledges Review Over Ad Critics Say Evoked KKK
The head of Converse promised to review internal processes and told employees he will make any necessary changes in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg.
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.