Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
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News & Analysis
Nike Unveils A.L.C. Capsule with Campaign Starring Gabby Douglas
Los Angeles-based label A.L.C. regularly uses the classic Cortez sneaker in its lookbooks. Now, it has collaborated with Nike on a luxe new version of its own.
Nike Unveils A.L.C. Capsule with Campaign Starring Gabby Douglas
Los Angeles-based label A.L.C. regularly uses the classic Cortez sneaker in its lookbooks. Now, it has collaborated with Nike on a luxe new version of its own.
Luxury
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
News & Analysis
Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?
Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.
Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?
Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.
News & Analysis
Inside Adidas' Latest Sneaker 'Collab'
BoF can exclusively reveal that the artisanal Japanese sneaker label Hender Scheme is launching a multi-season collaboration with Adidas Originals that, in its first iteration, will be produced entirely by hand.
Inside Adidas' Latest Sneaker 'Collab'
BoF can exclusively reveal that the artisanal Japanese sneaker label Hender Scheme is launching a multi-season collaboration with Adidas Originals that, in its first iteration, will be produced entirely by hand.
News & Analysis
Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari
The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.
Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari
The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.
News & Analysis
J.W. Anderson: ‘Create Cultural Value’
Jonathan Anderson talks democracy and cultural value as he unveils his British heritage-inflected collaboration with Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo.
J.W. Anderson: ‘Create Cultural Value’
Jonathan Anderson talks democracy and cultural value as he unveils his British heritage-inflected collaboration with Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.
News Bites | Loewe Releases Ibiza-Inspired Record, Erdem x H&M
In today's News Bites, Loewe pays musical tribute to the White Island, while Erdem Moralioglu announces a collaboration with H&M.
Technology
News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board
In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.
News Bites | Bally x Swizz Beatz, Fashion Tech Lab's Stellar Advisory Board
In today's News Bites, why Bally has collaborated with Swizz Beats, while Miroslava Duma has appointed Diego Della Valle, Alexandre Arnault and Gabriela Hearst to the Fashion Tech Lab advisory board.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Joan Smalls' Designs on Mass-Market Lingerie
In today’s News Bites, model Joan Smalls shares plans to design an intimates collection for Smart & Sexy, set to hit Walmart stores in Spring 2018.
News Bites | Joan Smalls' Designs on Mass-Market Lingerie
In today’s News Bites, model Joan Smalls shares plans to design an intimates collection for Smart & Sexy, set to hit Walmart stores in Spring 2018.
News & Analysis
An Oral History of Susan Cianciolo’s Run Collections — And of a Long Lost 1990s New York
"The designer and her collaborators discuss 11 unforgettable collections and the mythic downtown scene in which they were formed."
An Oral History of Susan Cianciolo’s Run Collections — And of a Long Lost 1990s New York
"The designer and her collaborators discuss 11 unforgettable collections and the mythic downtown scene in which they were formed."
Luxury
Op-Ed | Bring Back the Burberry Check
Burberry should build on its collaboration with Gosha Rubchinskiy to make some brave creative choices, argues Andrea Felsted.
Op-Ed | Bring Back the Burberry Check
Burberry should build on its collaboration with Gosha Rubchinskiy to make some brave creative choices, argues Andrea Felsted.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Gosha Rubchinskiy Launches Burberry Collaboration
In today's News Bites, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Burberry debuted a new partnership at Rubchinskiy's rave-themed Spring/Summer 2018 show in Saint Petersburg on Friday.
News Bites | Gosha Rubchinskiy Launches Burberry Collaboration
In today's News Bites, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Burberry debuted a new partnership at Rubchinskiy's rave-themed Spring/Summer 2018 show in Saint Petersburg on Friday.
The News in Brief
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.