Diotima’s Rachel Scott, Ralph Lauren Take Home Top Prizes at CFDA Awards
Colleen Allen won the emerging designer of the year award; Tory Burch, Linda Fargo and more take home honours.
designer-collaboration
News & Analysis
News Bites | Colette Celebrates Colombia, Renzo Rosso Buys Stake in RetroSuperFuture
In today's News Bites, Esteban Cortazar gives cult Paris boutique Colette a Colombian spin, while Renzo Rosso's Red Circle Investments acquires a minority stake in eyewear brand RetroSuperFuture.
News & Analysis
News Bites | Rent the Runway Co-Founder Joins Walmart Incubator, Marie Claire Mexico Is #TiedTogether and More...
In today's News Bites, Ireland Baldwin wears a white bandana on the cover of Marie Claire Mexico & Latinoamérica, and Elizabeth Saltzman collaborates with Rocket Dog.
China
News Bites | First Look at Givenchy Childrenswear, Flowerbx Funding, The Webster x Lane Crawford
In today's News Bites, a first glimpse of Givenchy childrenswear, Flowerbx closes a £1.5 million seed-plus round and The Webster partners with Lane Crawford.
News & Analysis
Uniqlo Partners with J.W. Anderson
Jonathan Anderson is the latest designer to collaborate with the Japanese apparel giant, following in the footsteps of Jil Sander and Carine Roitfeld.
News & Analysis
My Brand Loves Your Brand
"Fashion has always preferred its capital and wealth obsession with a side of radical chic."
News & Analysis
The Woman Behind Martin Margiela
"For all of the designer’s enigmatic influence over fashion, one person was by his side the entire time. This is Jenny Meirens’s story."
Luxury
How Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adidas Are Refashioning Football
BoF can exclusively reveal the thinking behind Gosha Rubchinskiy’s new multi-season partnership with Adidas Football, launched Thursday in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
Luxury
When High Art Meets the High Street
Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?
News & Analysis
How Kenzo's Lim And Leon "Divide And Conquer"
"We trust each other, first and foremost."
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Victoria Beckham Partners With Target
The pop star-turned-designer is collaborating with Target on a limited-edition collection, which will include apparel and accessories for women and children.
Fashion Week
Alexander Wang Partners with Adidas on New Unisex Collection
As a surprise finale to his runway show on Saturday night, Wang introduced the new line, which he says seeks to 'disrupt' the famous Adidas look while preserving its familiarity.
News & Analysis
The Vetements Effect
How did the 17 brands that worked with Vetements for its Spring/Summer 2017 runway show benefit from the collaboration?
The News in Brief
Ye Announces ‘Yeezy Season 01’ Runway Show in Los Angeles
The show will unveil the brand’s first-ever flagship store and mark Ye’s first full-scale runway presentation in four years.
Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.