Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
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News & Analysis
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz Exits Vogue Arabia
The Saudi princess has confirmed that she was fired as editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia after only two issues. It is understood that a new editor has already been appointed.
Financial Markets
Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing's Profit Increases Amid Global Expansion
The results show cost cuts by chairman Tadashi Yanai are allowing the retailer to push margins up amid sluggish demand that caused sales to drop in two of three months last quarter.
Beauty
News Bites | Charlotte Tilbury Investment, Will.i.am at Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty announces a minority investment from Sequoia Capital, while the Copenhagen Fashion Summit releases its speaker line-up and preliminary schedule.
News & Analysis
Who's Best Placed to Buy Puma?
François-Henri Pinault’s decision to step down from Puma’s board of directors adds to speculation that Kering is preparing to sell the sportswear brand.
Technology
Inside Farfetch's Store of the Future
Farfetch is set to unveil a beta version of its Store of the Future, an ‘operating system’ for physical retail. BoF gets an exclusive sneak peek.
News & Analysis
Why Edward Enninful Will Be Good for British Vogue
Edward Enninful’s appointment as editor-in-chief of British Vogue is a bold and progressive choice for the 100-year-old magazine.
Fashion Week
News Bites | Diesel Black Gold Announces Co-Ed Show, Axes Women’s Pre-Collections
In today’s News Bites, Renzo Rosso and Andreas Melbostad on Diesel Black Gold’s new show strategy.
News & Analysis
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
News & Analysis
Canada's Fashion Community Celebrates Homegrown Talent
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards — which honoured Iris Apfel, Erdem and BoF’s Imran Amed, among others — draws international attention to Canadian fashion visionaries working at home and abroad. But the organisation has bigger ambitions.
Marketing
Karla Otto: 'Communication Is More Important Than It Used to Be'
German PR guru Karla Otto tells Tim Blanks about her early days representing Jean Paul Gaultier and Jil Sander, and the state of fashion communications today.
Workplace & Talent
Net-a-Porter Veteran Mark Sebba Joins Eloquii, Jenna Lyons Exits J. Crew
This week, Mark Sebba has been appointed as an independent board member and advisor to Eloquii, and J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is exiting the company after 26 years with the company.
Retail
Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
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.
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.