Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
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Retail
Walmart Teams Up with Ellen DeGeneres to Launch Fashion Line
The retailer is tying up with comedian and talk-show host in its latest attempt to recover lost ground against Amazon and others in the rapidly growing fashion category.
Walmart Teams Up with Ellen DeGeneres to Launch Fashion Line
The retailer is tying up with comedian and talk-show host in its latest attempt to recover lost ground against Amazon and others in the rapidly growing fashion category.
China
Mr. Bags Sells 3.24 Million RMB Worth of Bags in 6 Minutes
The influential fashion blogger is also collaborating with Montblanc on a limited-edition collection of women’s handbags, a new category for the brand.
Mr. Bags Sells 3.24 Million RMB Worth of Bags in 6 Minutes
The influential fashion blogger is also collaborating with Montblanc on a limited-edition collection of women’s handbags, a new category for the brand.
News & Analysis
Burberry Collaborates With Vivienne Westwood
Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, the British megabrand's creative officer Riccardo Tisci revealed on Instagram.
Burberry Collaborates With Vivienne Westwood
Burberry is collaborating with Vivienne Westwood, the British megabrand's creative officer Riccardo Tisci revealed on Instagram.
Luxury
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
News & Analysis
Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration
By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.
Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration
By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Collaborates with Tomas Maier
The German designer is bringing his timeless elegance and functionality to Uniqlo, launching a collection for the summer of 2018.
BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Collaborates with Tomas Maier
The German designer is bringing his timeless elegance and functionality to Uniqlo, launching a collection for the summer of 2018.
News & Analysis
Rick Owens Reveals Birkenstock Collaboration
The designer partnered with the German footwear brand as part of its mobile pop-up series, Box, which is heading to Los Angeles in March 2018.
Rick Owens Reveals Birkenstock Collaboration
The designer partnered with the German footwear brand as part of its mobile pop-up series, Box, which is heading to Los Angeles in March 2018.
News & Analysis
Why American Express Is Evolving its Fashion Strategy
On the back of events with Drake, Virgil Abloh, Opening Ceremony and Made LA, American Express’s Janey Whiteside tells BoF how fashion’s rising cultural significance with consumers is informing its collaboration strategy.
Why American Express Is Evolving its Fashion Strategy
On the back of events with Drake, Virgil Abloh, Opening Ceremony and Made LA, American Express’s Janey Whiteside tells BoF how fashion’s rising cultural significance with consumers is informing its collaboration strategy.
News & Analysis
The Jeweller Who Was Alexander McQueen’s Closest Collaborator
Together, Shaun Leane and Lee Alexander McQueen pushed boundaries and changed the perception of what jewellery or fashion could be. Now, Leane's archive is up for auction.
The Jeweller Who Was Alexander McQueen’s Closest Collaborator
Together, Shaun Leane and Lee Alexander McQueen pushed boundaries and changed the perception of what jewellery or fashion could be. Now, Leane's archive is up for auction.
News & Analysis
Marni Renews Outerwear Partnership With Stutterheim
The news comes as more luxury brands turn to rainwear experts to make outerwear that performs.
Marni Renews Outerwear Partnership With Stutterheim
The news comes as more luxury brands turn to rainwear experts to make outerwear that performs.
Retail
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
Retail
Fred Perry Releases Capsule With Musician Miles Kane
The collection is part of a strategy to diversify the brand's network of collaborators and attract younger, social media-savvy consumers.
Fred Perry Releases Capsule With Musician Miles Kane
The collection is part of a strategy to diversify the brand's network of collaborators and attract younger, social media-savvy consumers.
The News in Brief
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.