Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
designers
Luxury
The Importance of Minimalism in a Maximalist World
Spectacle is fun; simplicity is boring. But boredom is perhaps what we’re most lacking in art and fashion today, writes Felix Salmon.
The Importance of Minimalism in a Maximalist World
Spectacle is fun; simplicity is boring. But boredom is perhaps what we’re most lacking in art and fashion today, writes Felix Salmon.
Luxury
The Debrief | Does Fashion Still Know What Women Want?
As designers dial up spectacle, female critics question whether runways respect how women actually live and dress. BoF’s Cat Chen and Diana Pearl join The Debrief to unpack the practicality and spectacle of womenswear designs this season.
The Debrief | Does Fashion Still Know What Women Want?
As designers dial up spectacle, female critics question whether runways respect how women actually live and dress. BoF’s Cat Chen and Diana Pearl join The Debrief to unpack the practicality and spectacle of womenswear designs this season.
Global Markets
Kim Jones Appointed Creative Director of Bosideng’s New Premium Sub-Label
The Chinese outerwear giant tapped the veteran designer to lead its new high-end urbanwear line, Areal.
Kim Jones Appointed Creative Director of Bosideng’s New Premium Sub-Label
The Chinese outerwear giant tapped the veteran designer to lead its new high-end urbanwear line, Areal.
Luxury
Hermès Picks Grace Wales Bonner to Design Menswear
The British designer will succeed Véronique Nichanian as the brand’s creative director of men’s ready-to-wear, becoming the first Black woman to lead design at a major European luxury house.
Hermès Picks Grace Wales Bonner to Design Menswear
The British designer will succeed Véronique Nichanian as the brand’s creative director of men’s ready-to-wear, becoming the first Black woman to lead design at a major European luxury house.
Luxury
Hyères Fashion Festival Awards Top Prize to Lucas Emilio Brunner
The Swiss-Chilean designer took top honours at the 40th edition of the festival, which operated in a condensed three-day format this year.
Hyères Fashion Festival Awards Top Prize to Lucas Emilio Brunner
The Swiss-Chilean designer took top honours at the 40th edition of the festival, which operated in a condensed three-day format this year.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand
From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.
The BoF Podcast | Kenya’s Katungulu Mwendwa on Building a Made-in-Africa Brand
From Nairobi to the BoF 500, designer Katungulu Mwendwa explains why making locally matters, how to design ‘everyday armour’ people will keep for years and what global buyers must change to unlock the potential of African fashion.
Luxury
Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down
The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.
Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian Steps Down
The designer, who led the brand for 37 years, will present her last collection in January, a spokesperson for Hermès has confirmed.
News & Analysis
Awar Odhiang, Bryan Yambao, Susanna Lau and Pierce Abernathy Join the BoF VOICES 2025 Speaker Lineup
Riz Ahmed, Luca Guadagnino, DJ Black Coffee and June Sarpong are amongst the latest confirmed speakers for BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, now in its tenth year.
Awar Odhiang, Bryan Yambao, Susanna Lau and Pierce Abernathy Join the BoF VOICES 2025 Speaker Lineup
Riz Ahmed, Luca Guadagnino, DJ Black Coffee and June Sarpong are amongst the latest confirmed speakers for BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, now in its tenth year.
Luxury
Chalhoub Group Invests in Willy Chavarria
The investment will fuel the New York-based brand’s expansion, including into markets such as Europe and Asia.
Chalhoub Group Invests in Willy Chavarria
The investment will fuel the New York-based brand’s expansion, including into markets such as Europe and Asia.
Luxury
Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced
Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Criticises Company as Riyadh Fashion Week Deal Announced
Cora Corré said the brand’s decisions ‘do not align with the values or wishes’ of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast | The Biggest Fashion Month Ever
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.
The BoF Podcast | The Biggest Fashion Month Ever
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed unpack a high-stakes season of debuts at Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more.
Luxury
Does Fashion Know What Women Want?
This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.
Does Fashion Know What Women Want?
This Paris Fashion Week, the delicate balance between fantasy and function faltered, raising questions about whether designers truly understand the women they dress.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.