Dutch Eyewear Chain Hans Anders Halts Sale of Meta Glasses, Citing Privacy Concerns
A growing Dutch outcry over the glasses mirrors a broader backlash against smart glasses equipped with cameras.
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Technology
Karlie Kloss and David Lauren Talk Innovation
Karlie Kloss and David Lauren sat down with BoF’s Imran Amed at the Fast Company Innovation Festival to discuss how innovation can work for both a global brand and passion-driven start-ups.
News & Analysis
H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers
A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.
News & Analysis
Condé Nast Chairman Chuck Townsend Retiring
The chairman of Condé Nast is retiring amidst sweeping changes at the print-led media giant, as it tries to transform itself into a major digital player.
News & Analysis
#BoF500 — The New Class: Models & Muses
More than pretty faces, they have leveraged their grace and connections to get things done. Meet the 17 models and muses who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
News & Analysis
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Carine Roitfeld and Stephen Gan Part Ways
Carine Roitfeld and Stephen Gan have terminated their partnership on CR Fashion Book, BoF can confirm.
Art
How LACMA’s Art + Film Gala Became ‘the Met Ball of the West’
In a city studded with red carpets, the annual benefit — deftly orchestrated by Eva Chow — stands at the growing intersection of art, fashion and entertainment.
Creative Class
Phyllis Posnick: Mistress of the 'Stopper'
Phyllis Posnick's visually-arresting images have defined her three-decade career. As her archive of work is compiled in a book, the stylist talks to Tim Blanks about her years at Vogue and working with Irving Penn.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Designer Duo Departs Carven, Balenciaga Names CEO
This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.
Beauty
Sam McKnight’s Natural Touch
With a solo exhibition set to launch at London's Somerset House, the legendary hair stylist Sam McKnight opens up about Karl Lagerfeld, Princess Diana and the future of fashion.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | Marco Bizzarri on Gucci’s Remarkable Turnaround
Speaking exclusively to BoF, Gucci president and chief executive Marco Bizzarri reveals the secrets behind the company’s comeback — and his decision not to markdown any of Alessandro Michele’s future collections.
News & Analysis
Renzo Rosso's OTB Acquires Majority Stake in Paula Cademartori
Renzo Rosso's Only The Brave has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian accessories brand Paula Cademartori.
The News in Brief
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Sycamore Said to Near Deal to Sell Boots
The private equity firm is nearing a deal, valued at $9 billion, to sell the UK health and beauty retail business to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, a source told Bloomberg.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
H&M, Adidas and Inditex Back New Effort to Address ‘Waste Colonialism’
The new initiative will explore how the industry can take responsibility for the millions of used and unsold garments exported to secondhand markets around the world.
Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.