Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
designers
Partner Content
How Raisefashion’s Emerging Designers Build Brands Informed by Heritage
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third masterclass cohort are navigating shifting tariffs, supply chain challenges and pricing pressures. Here, BoF explores how four designers leverage their heritage to build their businesses — finding resilience through mentorship, storytelling and community.
How Raisefashion’s Emerging Designers Build Brands Informed by Heritage
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third masterclass cohort are navigating shifting tariffs, supply chain challenges and pricing pressures. Here, BoF explores how four designers leverage their heritage to build their businesses — finding resilience through mentorship, storytelling and community.
Luxury
Boris Bidjan Saberi Is Shutting Down Operations
The eponymous Barcelona-based avant garde menswear label confirmed it has ceased operations.
Boris Bidjan Saberi Is Shutting Down Operations
The eponymous Barcelona-based avant garde menswear label confirmed it has ceased operations.
Retail
Cult Swim Brand Hunza G Goes for Growth
Following a management buyout, creative director Georgiana Huddart and new CEO Krishna Nikhil lay out their plans to double the crinkly one-size-fits-all British swimwear label’s annual sales to £60 million over the next two years.
Cult Swim Brand Hunza G Goes for Growth
Following a management buyout, creative director Georgiana Huddart and new CEO Krishna Nikhil lay out their plans to double the crinkly one-size-fits-all British swimwear label’s annual sales to £60 million over the next two years.
Partner Content
How Santoni Balances Craftsmanship With Innovation
As the Italian footwear brand marks its 50th anniversary, Santoni is eyeing up expansion into new regions and categories while doubling down on its commitment to quality, craftsmanship and its sustainability goals. BoF sits down with Giuseppe Santoni, president and chairman, to discuss the brand’s strategic focus for 2025.
How Santoni Balances Craftsmanship With Innovation
As the Italian footwear brand marks its 50th anniversary, Santoni is eyeing up expansion into new regions and categories while doubling down on its commitment to quality, craftsmanship and its sustainability goals. BoF sits down with Giuseppe Santoni, president and chairman, to discuss the brand’s strategic focus for 2025.
Luxury
The Logic Behind Balenciaga’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Appointment
Kering has named the former Valentino designer known for his deft use of colour and sculptural couture to succeed Demna in an apparent reset at the Paris-based brand.
The Logic Behind Balenciaga’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Appointment
Kering has named the former Valentino designer known for his deft use of colour and sculptural couture to succeed Demna in an apparent reset at the Paris-based brand.
Partner Content
At Raisefashion, Supporting Underrepresented Designers at the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion
With sustainability falling down the priority list for fashion executives in 2025, emerging designers are looking to meet demands for conscious consumerism — but face substantial challenges in an oversaturated market facing macroeconomic limitations. BoF sits down with Felita Harris, co-founder of non-profit RaiseFashion that provides financial, educational and community support for underrepresented designers focused on sustainability goals, to learn more.
At Raisefashion, Supporting Underrepresented Designers at the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion
With sustainability falling down the priority list for fashion executives in 2025, emerging designers are looking to meet demands for conscious consumerism — but face substantial challenges in an oversaturated market facing macroeconomic limitations. BoF sits down with Felita Harris, co-founder of non-profit RaiseFashion that provides financial, educational and community support for underrepresented designers focused on sustainability goals, to learn more.
Partner Content
Creative Entrepreneurship Takes Centre Stage at BoF and Self-Portrait Los Angeles Cocktail
Creative entrepreneurs Shay Mitchell, Mike Amiri and Tina Craig joined cultural aficionados Becky G, Bella Poarch, Victoria Justice, Janaya ‘Future’ Khan, Elaine Welteroth and Nara Aziza Smith at the ‘Creatives Shaping Culture’ event in Los Angeles, hosted by BoF’s Imran Amed and Self-Portrait’s Han Chong.
Creative Entrepreneurship Takes Centre Stage at BoF and Self-Portrait Los Angeles Cocktail
Creative entrepreneurs Shay Mitchell, Mike Amiri and Tina Craig joined cultural aficionados Becky G, Bella Poarch, Victoria Justice, Janaya ‘Future’ Khan, Elaine Welteroth and Nara Aziza Smith at the ‘Creatives Shaping Culture’ event in Los Angeles, hosted by BoF’s Imran Amed and Self-Portrait’s Han Chong.
Retail
How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth
Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.
How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth
Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.
Media
At the Met Gala, Dandies Owned the Night
In the first Met Gala that centered Black style, there was a collision of modern culture and history from embellished capes to bedazzled canes and grillz.
At the Met Gala, Dandies Owned the Night
In the first Met Gala that centered Black style, there was a collision of modern culture and history from embellished capes to bedazzled canes and grillz.
Fashion Week
A New Plan for New York Fashion Week
KFN, which launched earlier this year, unveiled on Thursday plans to evolve New York Fashion Week, starting with a new network of venues available to designers without a fee.
A New Plan for New York Fashion Week
KFN, which launched earlier this year, unveiled on Thursday plans to evolve New York Fashion Week, starting with a new network of venues available to designers without a fee.
Luxury
Riccardo Tisci Accused of Sexual Assault
A spokesperson for the designer told WWD the allegations are ‘categorically untrue.’
Riccardo Tisci Accused of Sexual Assault
A spokesperson for the designer told WWD the allegations are ‘categorically untrue.’
Retail
Why So Many Brands Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Bridal
Brands that have not traditionally offered bridalwear are flocking to the category, banking on driving revenue through seamless production crossover and weddings’ ability to drive social media visibility and customer loyalty.
Why So Many Brands Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Bridal
Brands that have not traditionally offered bridalwear are flocking to the category, banking on driving revenue through seamless production crossover and weddings’ ability to drive social media visibility and customer loyalty.
The News in Brief
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.
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.