The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels to learn more about the luxury lifestyle brand’s multi-year brand evolution to appeal to a cross-generational consumer base.
The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels to learn more about the luxury lifestyle brand’s multi-year brand evolution to appeal to a cross-generational consumer base.
The brand, known for its perpetually sold-out “Bushwick Birkin” totes made from vegan leather, is launching a range of pebble leather bags, priced as high as $960.
The brand, known for its perpetually sold-out “Bushwick Birkin” totes made from vegan leather, is launching a range of pebble leather bags, priced as high as $960.
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré will house the first boutique for Charaf Tajer’s 6 year-old fashion brand.
Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré will house the first boutique for Charaf Tajer’s 6 year-old fashion brand.
US retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.1 percent in August, driven by a boost in online purchases, even as mixed results across other categories and declining receipts at gas stations highlighted broader economic challenges.
US retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.1 percent in August, driven by a boost in online purchases, even as mixed results across other categories and declining receipts at gas stations highlighted broader economic challenges.
Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.
Macy’s newest private label, “Mode of One,” is taking aim at the contemporary menswear shopper as the retailer tries to shore up its men’s apparel business.
The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.
The lingerie giant is set to reenter the category it exited in recent years with a new performance-driven collection.
More brands are charting brick-and-mortar expansions through franchise partners despite the challenges that come with the business model.
More brands are charting brick-and-mortar expansions through franchise partners despite the challenges that come with the business model.
The UK-based digitally native beauty start-up’s yellow storefront on King’s Road is a major element of its push to reach $100 million in annual sales.
The UK-based digitally native beauty start-up’s yellow storefront on King’s Road is a major element of its push to reach $100 million in annual sales.
Mass-market retailers and emerging designers connected to streetwear and subcultures around it are teaming up to reach the next generation of menswear consumers.
Mass-market retailers and emerging designers connected to streetwear and subcultures around it are teaming up to reach the next generation of menswear consumers.
This week, the womenswear and accessories label is launching its first fragrance line. The three $228 scents are a major push towards its goal of becoming a full lifestyle brand.
This week, the womenswear and accessories label is launching its first fragrance line. The three $228 scents are a major push towards its goal of becoming a full lifestyle brand.
Dolce & Gabbana is seeking to raise cash using transactions outside the Italian fashion house’s day-to-day business after banks agreed to waive terms governing its debt as demand for luxury goods stays weak.
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.
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.
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.
The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.