British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Retail
In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers
As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.
In Amazon's Shadow, Hedge Funds Take Aim at Brexit-Hit Retailers
As the retail sector struggles with online competition and weakening sales, hedge funds step up bets against traditional British high street stores like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.
News & Analysis
Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion
Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?
Triggering Article 50: What Brexit Means for Fashion
Today, Britain pulls the trigger on Article 50, formally initiating its exit from the European Union. What are the implications for fashion?
Global Markets
The Dark Political Clouds That Could Threaten Luxury
Geopolitical risk is rising. Luca Solca outlines three ‘dark cloud’ scenarios that every luxury executive must heed.
The Dark Political Clouds That Could Threaten Luxury
Geopolitical risk is rising. Luca Solca outlines three ‘dark cloud’ scenarios that every luxury executive must heed.
Beauty
Beauty Chain Lush Plots Growth Abroad After Brexit Vote
A lack of clarity over the government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations is a key uncertainty for Lush.
Beauty Chain Lush Plots Growth Abroad After Brexit Vote
A lack of clarity over the government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations is a key uncertainty for Lush.
News & Analysis
British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit
At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.
British Fashion Industry Steels Itself for Brexit
At the London womenswear shows, Brexit looms large over the British fashion industry.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom
This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.
Luxury
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
Brexit Effect Drives Tourist Spending in the UK
The sharp decline in the British pound has sparked an influx of Asian and American tourists looking for cheaper luxury goods.
News & Analysis
Decoding Theresa May's Brexit Speech and What it Means for Fashion
British prime minister Theresa May delivered her plan for a ‘truly global Britain’ but the impact of Brexit on the fashion industry remains far from clear.
Decoding Theresa May's Brexit Speech and What it Means for Fashion
British prime minister Theresa May delivered her plan for a ‘truly global Britain’ but the impact of Brexit on the fashion industry remains far from clear.
News & Analysis
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
Populism and Protectionism in a Post-Trump, Post-Brexit World
BoF's chief commercial officer Nick Blunden moderates a panel featuring activist and think tank founder Maajid Nawaz, Professor Alexander Betts and economist Richard Davies.
Fashion Week
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
News & Analysis
The Great British Break-Up: How Brexit Will Impact Fashion in 2017
After six months of uncertainty, BoF examines the challenges facing fashion as the UK government carves out a Brexit strategy.
The Great British Break-Up: How Brexit Will Impact Fashion in 2017
After six months of uncertainty, BoF examines the challenges facing fashion as the UK government carves out a Brexit strategy.
News & Analysis
Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
Video | Alexander Betts: Making Sense of Brexit
Alexander Betts, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Oxford University, on the knock-on effects of Brexit and what we can expect to happen next.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.