Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
craftsmanship
Global Markets
How 3-D Printing Is Saving the Italian Artisan
Techniques such as the 3D printing have helped turn northeastern Italy into an unlikely hothouse of innovation.
News & Analysis
Inside Paraffection: Massaro, est 1894
In the third and final instalment of ‘Inside Paraffection,’ BoF enters the workshop of Massaro, a 120-year-old haute couture shoemaker.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship
The use of computers and mechanical processes are not antithetical to craftsmanship, but essential to it, says designer Alice Archer.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople
European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.
News & Analysis
Inside Paraffection: Lesage, est 1924
The second instalment of BoF's three-part video series, ‘Inside Paraffection’, takes you inside Lesage, a savoir-faire maison renowned for its embroidery.
China
The China Edit | Shang Xia, Chengdu, Burberry, Tourist Spending
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
News & Analysis
Inside Paraffection: Lognon, Pleater est 1945
The first instalment of BoF's three-part video series ‘Inside Paraffection’ takes you inside Lognon, a savoir-faire maison that creates intricate pleats for fashion’s greatest houses.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood
To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.