Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
celebrity
Luxury
Inside BoF and Cabana Magazine’s Cocktail at Milan Design Week
Angela Missoni, Valentino’s Jacopo Venturini, Versace’s Emmanuel Gintzburger, Moncler’s Remo Ruffini, Loro Piana’s Damien Bertrand, Umit Benan, Karla Otto, Tamu McPherson, Alain Elkann, Osanna Visconti and DimoreStudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci joined Imran Amed and Martina Mondadori on Wednesday evening in Milan.
Inside BoF and Cabana Magazine’s Cocktail at Milan Design Week
Angela Missoni, Valentino’s Jacopo Venturini, Versace’s Emmanuel Gintzburger, Moncler’s Remo Ruffini, Loro Piana’s Damien Bertrand, Umit Benan, Karla Otto, Tamu McPherson, Alain Elkann, Osanna Visconti and DimoreStudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci joined Imran Amed and Martina Mondadori on Wednesday evening in Milan.
Beauty
Can A-List Estheticians Build Viable Beauty Brands?
As more skin care experts launch their own brands, leaning on a roster of A-list clientele may not be enough to scale.
Can A-List Estheticians Build Viable Beauty Brands?
As more skin care experts launch their own brands, leaning on a roster of A-list clientele may not be enough to scale.
Luxury
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans Break Sneaker Auction Record
A pair of red-and-black Air Jordan 13 sneakers worn by basketball superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a new record for most valuable sneakers sold at auction.
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans Break Sneaker Auction Record
A pair of red-and-black Air Jordan 13 sneakers worn by basketball superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a new record for most valuable sneakers sold at auction.
Beauty
Why Seemingly Every Male Celebrity Suddenly Has a Beauty Line
Evan Mock, Harry Styles, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and many more famous men are banking on the blurring gender binary, or simply the novelty factor, to propel their brands to the top of a crowded market.
Why Seemingly Every Male Celebrity Suddenly Has a Beauty Line
Evan Mock, Harry Styles, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and many more famous men are banking on the blurring gender binary, or simply the novelty factor, to propel their brands to the top of a crowded market.
Retail
Op-Ed | Yeezy Was Never Going to Save Gap. What Can?
It’s been nine months since Gap Inc. ousted its chief executive officer. Since then, it’s ended a once-promising partnership with Kanye West (a.k.a Ye), shaken up its executive ranks, delivered disappointing results and, so far, failed to name a successor.
Op-Ed | Yeezy Was Never Going to Save Gap. What Can?
It’s been nine months since Gap Inc. ousted its chief executive officer. Since then, it’s ended a once-promising partnership with Kanye West (a.k.a Ye), shaken up its executive ranks, delivered disappointing results and, so far, failed to name a successor.
Global Markets
How K-Pop Group NewJeans Became an Overnight Fashion Favourite
The girl group behind hit songs “Attention” and “Cookie” were recently signed by Levis, anointed Seoul Fashion Week ambassadors, and individually have contracts with Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
How K-Pop Group NewJeans Became an Overnight Fashion Favourite
The girl group behind hit songs “Attention” and “Cookie” were recently signed by Levis, anointed Seoul Fashion Week ambassadors, and individually have contracts with Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
Beauty
Would You Buy Lube From a Celebrity?
Christina Aguilera is the co-founder and chief brand advisor of Playground, a line that specialises in sexual wellness – a space that’s emerging as the next frontier for celebrity branding.
Would You Buy Lube From a Celebrity?
Christina Aguilera is the co-founder and chief brand advisor of Playground, a line that specialises in sexual wellness – a space that’s emerging as the next frontier for celebrity branding.
Retail
Lizzo’s Shapewear Brand Yitty Is Launching Its First Gender Neutral Line
A year after making a splash in the shapewear market, Yitty is expanding its product offering to underrepresented gender identities and ramping up its customer engagement efforts.
Lizzo’s Shapewear Brand Yitty Is Launching Its First Gender Neutral Line
A year after making a splash in the shapewear market, Yitty is expanding its product offering to underrepresented gender identities and ramping up its customer engagement efforts.
Beauty
Sulwhasoo Names Actress Tilda Swinton as Global Ambassador
The actress is the latest celebrity to join the Sulwhasoo brand. Korean popstar Rosé from the musical group Blackpink, was tapped by the line in October 2022. The two celebrities will partner on the skincare brand’s “Rebloom” campaign, which launches this month.
Sulwhasoo Names Actress Tilda Swinton as Global Ambassador
The actress is the latest celebrity to join the Sulwhasoo brand. Korean popstar Rosé from the musical group Blackpink, was tapped by the line in October 2022. The two celebrities will partner on the skincare brand’s “Rebloom” campaign, which launches this month.
Luxury
Fewer Risks on the Oscars Red Carpet
Sunday’s show should partially reverse a steep slide in awards show ratings, and give luxury brands a big platform. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Fewer Risks on the Oscars Red Carpet
Sunday’s show should partially reverse a steep slide in awards show ratings, and give luxury brands a big platform. That, plus what else to watch for this week.
Sustainability
Cate Blanchett Takes On the Red Carpet System
The Oscar-nominated actress spoke with BoF about how her re-worn and reworked awards show looks push back against the churn of the modern fashion industry.
Cate Blanchett Takes On the Red Carpet System
The Oscar-nominated actress spoke with BoF about how her re-worn and reworked awards show looks push back against the churn of the modern fashion industry.
Retail
What’s Adidas Going to Do With All Those Yeezys?
New CEO Bjorn Gulden will face questions about the doomed collaboration when the company reports earnings this week. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
What’s Adidas Going to Do With All Those Yeezys?
New CEO Bjorn Gulden will face questions about the doomed collaboration when the company reports earnings this week. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.