Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
consumers
Retail
Inside James Whitner’s Purpose-First Retail Playbook
In this rerun episode, James Whitner joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to unpack the philosophy behind his Black-owned retail business Whitaker Group, which owns brands including Social Status, APB and A Ma Maniére, which earned a spot on BoF's list of The Best Fashion Stores in the World.
Inside James Whitner’s Purpose-First Retail Playbook
In this rerun episode, James Whitner joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to unpack the philosophy behind his Black-owned retail business Whitaker Group, which owns brands including Social Status, APB and A Ma Maniére, which earned a spot on BoF's list of The Best Fashion Stores in the World.
Retail
Inditex’s Primark Competitor Lefties Lands in the UK
The low-cost clothing brand opened its first UK store in Liverpool on Thursday, with shops in Newcastle and Essex due to follow later this year.
Inditex’s Primark Competitor Lefties Lands in the UK
The low-cost clothing brand opened its first UK store in Liverpool on Thursday, with shops in Newcastle and Essex due to follow later this year.
Retail
Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
Sustainability
Why Upcycling Is Suddenly Everywhere in Fashion
BoF senior editorial associate Shayeza Walid joins Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to unpack why upcycling is breaking into the mainstream — and whether it can become a durable part of fashion's supply chain.
Why Upcycling Is Suddenly Everywhere in Fashion
BoF senior editorial associate Shayeza Walid joins Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to unpack why upcycling is breaking into the mainstream — and whether it can become a durable part of fashion's supply chain.
Global Markets
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Beauty
US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy
L’Oréal and Estée Lauder Companies are among the major beauty companies exposed to the new 50 percent tariffs through their manufacturing operations.
US-Canada Cosmetic Tariffs Threaten the $10 Beauty Impulse Buy
L’Oréal and Estée Lauder Companies are among the major beauty companies exposed to the new 50 percent tariffs through their manufacturing operations.
Retail
What’s Working for Independent Menswear Retailers
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
What’s Working for Independent Menswear Retailers
With customers having moved away from logo-heavy looks, indie retailers are finding ways to highlight subtle details like unique fabrics and treatments, while training staff to communicate about the craft that makes garments special.
Marketing
Logging Off Is the New Luxury. How Can Brands Adapt?
As consumers — particularly Gen Z — seek out reasons to get offline, fashion and beauty labels are catering to this new demand with no-phone, sensory and analogue activations.
Logging Off Is the New Luxury. How Can Brands Adapt?
As consumers — particularly Gen Z — seek out reasons to get offline, fashion and beauty labels are catering to this new demand with no-phone, sensory and analogue activations.
Beauty
A Luxury Skincare Line, Made for Younger Faces
La Prairie’s new Swiss Pristine collection, aimed at entry-level shoppers, is a big bet on how aspirational products can be.
A Luxury Skincare Line, Made for Younger Faces
La Prairie’s new Swiss Pristine collection, aimed at entry-level shoppers, is a big bet on how aspirational products can be.
Retail
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Global Markets
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Luxury
Luxury Sales Plunge in China as Tax Measures Hit Wealthy Shoppers
Global luxury brands face a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers.
Luxury Sales Plunge in China as Tax Measures Hit Wealthy Shoppers
Global luxury brands face a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers.
The News in Brief
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
The CFDA Names Anthony Vaccarello International Designer of the Year, Unveils 2026 Award Nominees
Prize alum Rachel Scott of Diotima is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year again, while 2013 winners Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne of Public School are nominated for Menswear Designer of the Year.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son in Succession Plan
The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.