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
Rei Kawakubo: A Punk’s Pain
On the eve of a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the radical and reclusive Comme des Garçons designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about the pain of constant creation and the impossibility of stopping.
Rei Kawakubo: A Punk’s Pain
On the eve of a major retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the radical and reclusive Comme des Garçons designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks about the pain of constant creation and the impossibility of stopping.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Rent the Runway Co-Founder Joins Walmart Incubator, Marie Claire Mexico Is #TiedTogether and More...
In today's News Bites, Ireland Baldwin wears a white bandana on the cover of Marie Claire Mexico & Latinoamérica, and Elizabeth Saltzman collaborates with Rocket Dog.
News Bites | Rent the Runway Co-Founder Joins Walmart Incubator, Marie Claire Mexico Is #TiedTogether and More...
In today's News Bites, Ireland Baldwin wears a white bandana on the cover of Marie Claire Mexico & Latinoamérica, and Elizabeth Saltzman collaborates with Rocket Dog.
News & Analysis
Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’
BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?
Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’
BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?
News & Analysis
A Meeting of Minds: John Galliano, Tim Walker and Grace Coddington
"Through his work for Maison Margiela, John Galliano is analysing the times we live in and inspiring an emerging generation of designers to do the
A Meeting of Minds: John Galliano, Tim Walker and Grace Coddington
"Through his work for Maison Margiela, John Galliano is analysing the times we live in and inspiring an emerging generation of designers to do the
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough
Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.
Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough
Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.
China
News Bites | First Look at Givenchy Childrenswear, Flowerbx Funding, The Webster x Lane Crawford
In today's News Bites, a first glimpse of Givenchy childrenswear, Flowerbx closes a £1.5 million seed-plus round and The Webster partners with Lane Crawford.
News Bites | First Look at Givenchy Childrenswear, Flowerbx Funding, The Webster x Lane Crawford
In today's News Bites, a first glimpse of Givenchy childrenswear, Flowerbx closes a £1.5 million seed-plus round and The Webster partners with Lane Crawford.
News & Analysis
How Bonobos Changed the Way Men Shop for Pants
As Walmart is reported to be in advanced talks to acquire Bonobos for around $300 million, the online menswear brand's CEO describes founding the company in an era when selling clothes online was "kind of a crazy idea."
How Bonobos Changed the Way Men Shop for Pants
As Walmart is reported to be in advanced talks to acquire Bonobos for around $300 million, the online menswear brand's CEO describes founding the company in an era when selling clothes online was "kind of a crazy idea."
News & Analysis
Maureen Chiquet’s Move From Chanel to Self-Empowerment
"Fired from her job with the French fashion brand, Ms. Chiquet emerged with a new career plan and a new relationship."
Maureen Chiquet’s Move From Chanel to Self-Empowerment
"Fired from her job with the French fashion brand, Ms. Chiquet emerged with a new career plan and a new relationship."
Luxury
What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?
What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?
News & Analysis
Vogue Arabia Appoints Manuel Arnaut as Editor-in-Chief
Arnaut is the second man in a week to have been appointed to the helm of an edition of Vogue.
Vogue Arabia Appoints Manuel Arnaut as Editor-in-Chief
Arnaut is the second man in a week to have been appointed to the helm of an edition of Vogue.
Workplace & Talent
François-Henri Pinault Exits Puma, British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
This week, Kering's chairman and chief executive stepped down from Puma's board of directors and Edward Enninful has been appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue.
François-Henri Pinault Exits Puma, British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
This week, Kering's chairman and chief executive stepped down from Puma's board of directors and Edward Enninful has been appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Prada's Recovery Is Not Yet Guaranteed
Prada is doing all the right things to address its underperformance. But to justify its lofty valuation, it must be more emphatic that this is delivering actual sales growth.
Op-Ed | Prada's Recovery Is Not Yet Guaranteed
Prada is doing all the right things to address its underperformance. But to justify its lofty valuation, it must be more emphatic that this is delivering actual sales growth.
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.