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.
collaboration
Sports
What Happens After Sneaker Resale Prices Peak?
The value of hyped shoes on the aftermarket has fallen in recent months, raising questions about whether it’s a momentary stumble or a sign that the category is losing steam.
What Happens After Sneaker Resale Prices Peak?
The value of hyped shoes on the aftermarket has fallen in recent months, raising questions about whether it’s a momentary stumble or a sign that the category is losing steam.
Direct-to-Consumer
Urban Outfitters to Carry Parade Underwear
The direct-to-consumer intimates brand will be stocked in 25 Urban Outfitters stores and on its website starting Aug. 1, the company announced Monday. It marks Parade’s first partnership with a third-party retailer.
Urban Outfitters to Carry Parade Underwear
The direct-to-consumer intimates brand will be stocked in 25 Urban Outfitters stores and on its website starting Aug. 1, the company announced Monday. It marks Parade’s first partnership with a third-party retailer.
Retail
Yeezy Gap Brings a Dystopian Retail Experience to Stores
Clothes from the collaboration between Gap and rapper Kanye West went on sale in a physical Gap store for the first time today, in a blacked out space where clothes were piled into plastic bags.
Yeezy Gap Brings a Dystopian Retail Experience to Stores
Clothes from the collaboration between Gap and rapper Kanye West went on sale in a physical Gap store for the first time today, in a blacked out space where clothes were piled into plastic bags.
Beauty
Why Diffusion Beauty Brands Rarely Take Off
With the launch of AF94, Halsey now operates two makeup brands. But star power alone won’t ensure success for a diffusion label, a notoriously tricky concept to pull off in beauty.
Why Diffusion Beauty Brands Rarely Take Off
With the launch of AF94, Halsey now operates two makeup brands. But star power alone won’t ensure success for a diffusion label, a notoriously tricky concept to pull off in beauty.
Luxury
BoF Insights | The New Era of Designer Bags: Redefining Leather Goods Report
Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on designer bags and small leather goods, covering key competitive shifts, including what, why and how consumers buy in the US and China, the category’s biggest markets.
BoF Insights | The New Era of Designer Bags: Redefining Leather Goods Report
Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on designer bags and small leather goods, covering key competitive shifts, including what, why and how consumers buy in the US and China, the category’s biggest markets.
Retail
American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics
After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.
American Eagle’s Hottest Business Isn’t Jeans — It’s Logistics
After acquiring two supply-chain start-ups last year, the teen retailer wants to build an ‘open source’ shipping and storage network it thinks can someday be a bigger business than selling clothes.
Sports
Boss Signs Deal with Aston Martin Racing Team As Formula One Heats Up
The German label will design the AMF1 team wardrobe, providing formal apparel and race wear for its drivers, as well as a travel wardrobe for the entire team.
Boss Signs Deal with Aston Martin Racing Team As Formula One Heats Up
The German label will design the AMF1 team wardrobe, providing formal apparel and race wear for its drivers, as well as a travel wardrobe for the entire team.
Retail
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
Entrepreneurship
How a Little Italian Hotel Became a Global Fashion Brand
Pellicano group CEO and creative director Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a name with international caché, partnering with the likes of Birkenstock and Matchesfashion. Now, the group is an attractive acquisition target.
How a Little Italian Hotel Became a Global Fashion Brand
Pellicano group CEO and creative director Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a name with international caché, partnering with the likes of Birkenstock and Matchesfashion. Now, the group is an attractive acquisition target.
Luxury
Gucci Reveals Collaboration with Harry Styles
Styles, who has become well-known for his adventurous, nostalgic and often gender-bending looks, has frequently worn Gucci for his public appearances since Michele took the helm of the brand in 2015. Styles has also starred in the brands’ campaigns.
Gucci Reveals Collaboration with Harry Styles
Styles, who has become well-known for his adventurous, nostalgic and often gender-bending looks, has frequently worn Gucci for his public appearances since Michele took the helm of the brand in 2015. Styles has also starred in the brands’ campaigns.
Sports
Burberry Announces Korean Footballer Son Heung-min as Ambassador
The British fashion house is the latest luxury brand to partner with a footballer after Gucci tapped Jack Grealish in May and Dior hired Kylian Mbappé.
Burberry Announces Korean Footballer Son Heung-min as Ambassador
The British fashion house is the latest luxury brand to partner with a footballer after Gucci tapped Jack Grealish in May and Dior hired Kylian Mbappé.
Sports
Fendi Inks Two-Year Deal with Italian Football Club AS Roma
The LVMH-owned label will provide an official wardrobe for Roma’s first-team players for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
Fendi Inks Two-Year Deal with Italian Football Club AS Roma
The LVMH-owned label will provide an official wardrobe for Roma’s first-team players for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
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.