Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
consumers
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.
Luxury
Ralph Lauren, Capri Ride Wave of Inflation-Resistant Luxury Demand
Surging prices have had little impact on middle- and high-income households who have been happily splurging on designer labels, using what they saved during the pandemic when everything from foreign holidays to eating out came to a halt.
Retail
The New Rules of Off-Price Retail
Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.
Technology
Ommy Akhe on How Augmented Reality Could Transform Fashion
The creative technologist believes that experimenting with new AR technologies could radically reshape products, experiences and habits.
Retail
The J.Crew Comeback Starts Now
With its new menswear collection under creative director Brendon Babenzien, the retailer has its best shot in years at returning to the fashion zeitgeist.
Sustainability
Will a Recession Stunt Sustainable Fashion?
The last major downturn in 2008 was a huge setback for an emerging movement. But this time, shifts in both consumer and business culture mean things are likely to be different.
Technology
Fashion Should Pay Attention to Instagram’s Content Troubles
Users are complaining about ads and suggested posts as TikTok draws ever more users, threatening Instagram’s fashion supremacy.
Retail
Why Fashion’s Inventory Problem Is Back (And How to Solve It)
A combination of shipping delays and misjudging consumer demand has caused stockpiles to come roaring back. Retailers are using discounts and more creative measures to bring them back down.
Retail
US Retail Sales Top Forecast
The better-than-expected results suggest resilient consumer spending despite decades-high inflation.
Marketing
Why Nordstrom Appears to Be Pivoting Away From Influencers
Influencers helped turn Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Sale into a major moment for the department store. This year, the retailer is leaning less on social media marketing, and some creators say they’re downplaying what was once their biggest moneymaker.
Sports
Explainer — Why the Menswear Market Is on Fire
From casualisation to the decline of streetwear, BoF unpacks what’s driving the “unprecedented” boom in the men’s market.
China
How Brands Handle Getting Cancelled in China
More than 80 percent of companies apologised upon facing backlash for actions or advertising seen as infringing on China’s territorial integrity, a new study found.
The News in Brief
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.