Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
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Partner Content
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Partner Content
How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
Luxury
Takahiro Miyashita Is Leaving Takahiro Miyashita The Soloist
The revered Japanese designer announced that his Autumn/Winter 2025 collection will be his last for the 15-year-old label.
Takahiro Miyashita Is Leaving Takahiro Miyashita The Soloist
The revered Japanese designer announced that his Autumn/Winter 2025 collection will be his last for the 15-year-old label.
Retail
Exclusive: Denim Tears Is Levelling Up
With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode.
Exclusive: Denim Tears Is Levelling Up
With ‘tens of millions’ in annual sales, Tremaine Emory’s buzzed-about New York label is in expansion mode.
Media
Sofia Coppola’s First Documentary Is About Marc Jacobs
‘Marc by Sofia’ will premiere later this summer at the Venice Film Festival.
Sofia Coppola’s First Documentary Is About Marc Jacobs
‘Marc by Sofia’ will premiere later this summer at the Venice Film Festival.
Luxury
Recovering Giorgio Armani Says He Will Be Back in September
The statement was released on the Italian designer’s 91st birthday.
Recovering Giorgio Armani Says He Will Be Back in September
The statement was released on the Italian designer’s 91st birthday.
Luxury
Fashion’s Creative Revival Is Finally Here
Michael Rider’s debut at Celine, Glenn Martens’ first Margiela couture show and Jonathan Anderson’s reinvention of his own brand were among the signs in Paris that luxury is ready to open a new creative chapter, writes Imran Amed.
Fashion’s Creative Revival Is Finally Here
Michael Rider’s debut at Celine, Glenn Martens’ first Margiela couture show and Jonathan Anderson’s reinvention of his own brand were among the signs in Paris that luxury is ready to open a new creative chapter, writes Imran Amed.
Fashion Week
Paris Couture’s Life and Lifelessness
In a week of couture shows that often felt formulaic, Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela supplied bold new energy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Paris Couture’s Life and Lifelessness
In a week of couture shows that often felt formulaic, Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela supplied bold new energy, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Glenn Martens Has Come to Save Us
His Artisanal debut at Maison Margiela was a gust of something — not so much fresh air as major food for thought, writes Tim Blanks.
Glenn Martens Has Come to Save Us
His Artisanal debut at Maison Margiela was a gust of something — not so much fresh air as major food for thought, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Demna and Balenciaga: A Beautiful Thing Is Over
He’s not quitting, he’s just moving on. But Wednesday’s show was a moment to celebrate one of fashion’s most indelible image makers, writes Tim Blanks.
Demna and Balenciaga: A Beautiful Thing Is Over
He’s not quitting, he’s just moving on. But Wednesday’s show was a moment to celebrate one of fashion’s most indelible image makers, writes Tim Blanks.
Luxury
V&A to Stage Schiaparelli Exhibition in London
The exhibition will honour Elsa Schiaparelli’s revolutionary designs and collaborations from the 1920s to today.
V&A to Stage Schiaparelli Exhibition in London
The exhibition will honour Elsa Schiaparelli’s revolutionary designs and collaborations from the 1920s to today.
Retail
Exclusive: Heron Preston Buys Back Brand From New Guards Group
The New York City-based label follows other designer brands who have recently separated from the Italian fashion incubator.
Exclusive: Heron Preston Buys Back Brand From New Guards Group
The New York City-based label follows other designer brands who have recently separated from the Italian fashion incubator.
The News in Brief
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.
Fabletics Seeks to Double Revenue to $2 Billion in Global Expansion
The US-based activewear brand plans to double annual revenue to $2 billion within five years, in part by opening dozens of new stores in markets such as India, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.