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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Fashion's Back-to-School Blues
This week, everyone will be talking about back-to-school shopping in the age of virtual learning, financial results from Capri and Ralph Lauren and uncertainty about US economic stimulus. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Yes, People Are Buying Couture for Babies. Here’s Why.
China’s childrenswear market is outperforming both womenswear and menswear, and Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Fendi all want a slice of the $29 billion pie.
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Next to Replace Debenhams as Ted Baker's Kidswear License Partner
Debenhams will remain the fashion brand's license partner for lingerie and nightwear.
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Mothercare UK Sales Slide Slows in Fourth Quarter
The baby products and maternity wear company has been losing money for more than a decade.
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Why Mini-Me Dressing Is Big Business
Matching mother-daughter dressing may tread the line between cute and tacky, but it is a trend that luxury brands like Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana are banking on as women look to dress their children in miniature runway pieces.
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Mytheresa Launches Kids
The Neiman Marcus-owned e-tailer is kicking off children’s clothing sales with 35 brands, including capsule collections from Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.
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Hypebeast Shuts Down Its Kids Site
The vertical will live on through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where it has 95,800 followers.
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The Farfetch of Childrenswear Secures $15 Million Investment
Maisonette will put its Series A funding round towards building out its team, investing in technology and launch content.
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Germany's Tchibo to Launch Rental Service for Children's Clothing
The German retail chain is launching an online baby and children's clothing rental service to tap demand for the sharing economy model.
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How Millennial Culture Is Driving the Luxury Kidswear Market
Brands are cashing in on millennial parents whose Gucci- and Yeezy-clad toddlers are generating thousands of likes on Instagram.
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Report: Gymboree Preparing For Bankruptcy Filing
The childrenswear retailer warned last month it is running short on cash and may not survive if it can’t persuade creditors to refinance its debt.
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BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket
BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."
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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.