Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
business-growth
Financial Markets
The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon
How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.
The Rise, Stumble and Future of Lululemon
How will the activewear brand that helped create the market rise above a consumer backlash sparked by a defective product, an avalanche of new competitors and an estranged, yet influential founder? BoF speaks to chief executive Laurent Potdevin.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere
In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.
Op-Ed | Global Luxury: How to Win When You're Everywhere
In an era of global luxury, the right balance between exposure and scarcity is critical, argues Robert Burke.
Financial Markets
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
Financial Markets
China Women’s Fashion Sites Said to Explore Possible Merger
China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., and rival Mogujie.com are discussing ways to cooperate that could include a merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
China Women’s Fashion Sites Said to Explore Possible Merger
China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., and rival Mogujie.com are discussing ways to cooperate that could include a merger, according to people familiar with the matter.
Financial Markets
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
Giambattista Valli: 'I’m the Only One Who Decides'
While the fashion world debates ‘designer burnout,’ Giambattista Valli has decided to create 12 collections a year in order to maintain his creative independence, not sacrifice it.
Financial Markets
How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo
For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.
How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo
For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.
Financial Markets
Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?
Prada Should Be Prada
Prada is one of the best known and most loved fashion brands in the world. But its sales, profitability and share price have all taken a dive. Luca Solca asks, what can be done?
Financial Markets
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
What's Next for Alexander Wang’s Democratic Empire?
Over the last ten years, Alexander Wang has built a fashion empire with a brand architecture that defies the conventions of traditional luxury strategy. What's his plan for the next decade of his own label?
Beauty
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Emily Weiss: Blogger to Social Brand Builder
Emily Weiss speaks to BoF about growing her independent beauty blog into a community-driven digital brand.
Financial Markets
Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice
Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.
Seven Top Designers Share Their Best Business Advice
Young designers, from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane, share the most important lesson that they learned from launching a fashion business.
Global Markets
Bally Back on Growth Path, Says CEO
Bally, the long-struggling Swiss leather goods maker, is back in growth mode after years of stagnant sales, buoyed by more contemporary designs and solid demand from Japanese and US buyers, its chief executive said.
Bally Back on Growth Path, Says CEO
Bally, the long-struggling Swiss leather goods maker, is back in growth mode after years of stagnant sales, buoyed by more contemporary designs and solid demand from Japanese and US buyers, its chief executive said.
Retail
Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America
Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.
Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America
Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.
The News in Brief
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.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.