Another Lululemon Executive Exits Ahead of Incoming CEO
The departure of AI chief Ranju Das after less than a year in the role comes shortly after the chief strategy officer exited ahead of new chief executive Heidi O'Neill joining in September.
designers
Partner Content
Navigating Fashion’s DEI Setbacks and Charting a Path Forward With RaiseFashion
Felita Harris, RaiseFashion’s executive director and co-founder, Rachel Scott, founder and creative director of Diotima, and Mercy Amankwe, senior director of brand marketing and partnerships at Standard International, joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne at The Standard, East Village to discuss how to uphold inclusion, empower underrepresented talent and drive meaningful change amid industry-wide row backs on diversity, equity and inclusion commitments.
Navigating Fashion’s DEI Setbacks and Charting a Path Forward With RaiseFashion
Felita Harris, RaiseFashion’s executive director and co-founder, Rachel Scott, founder and creative director of Diotima, and Mercy Amankwe, senior director of brand marketing and partnerships at Standard International, joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne at The Standard, East Village to discuss how to uphold inclusion, empower underrepresented talent and drive meaningful change amid industry-wide row backs on diversity, equity and inclusion commitments.
Luxury
Michael Rider to Make Celine Debut July 6
Rider, who replaced Hedi Slimane in October, will return the brand to the runway on the eve of Paris couture week.
Michael Rider to Make Celine Debut July 6
Rider, who replaced Hedi Slimane in October, will return the brand to the runway on the eve of Paris couture week.
Beauty
When Big Beauty Pulled Out of NYFW, Indies Stepped Up
New York’s backstages were ruled by smaller brands making their Fashion Week debuts as big-name brands increasingly divest their sponsorships.
When Big Beauty Pulled Out of NYFW, Indies Stepped Up
New York’s backstages were ruled by smaller brands making their Fashion Week debuts as big-name brands increasingly divest their sponsorships.
Fashion Week
In New York, Heiresses and Working Girls
The clothes on offer at New York Fashion Week ranged from fanciful to practical to a perfect mix of the two, reports Lynn Yaeger.
In New York, Heiresses and Working Girls
The clothes on offer at New York Fashion Week ranged from fanciful to practical to a perfect mix of the two, reports Lynn Yaeger.
Fashion Week
A Quiet New York Fashion Week Leaves Behind Big Questions
This week, New York-based designers confronted industry-wide challenges, and problems all their own.
A Quiet New York Fashion Week Leaves Behind Big Questions
This week, New York-based designers confronted industry-wide challenges, and problems all their own.
Sports
Fashion’s Biggest Super Bowl Ever
American brands swooped in on Super Bowl LIX, staging runway shows in its host city of New Orleans and collaborating with halftime star Kendrick Lamar as fashion and football took their relationship to a new level.
Fashion’s Biggest Super Bowl Ever
American brands swooped in on Super Bowl LIX, staging runway shows in its host city of New Orleans and collaborating with halftime star Kendrick Lamar as fashion and football took their relationship to a new level.
Global Markets
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Luxury
This Week: The Super Bowl; Gucci at a Crossroads
Expectations are low for the struggling luxury mega brand, as parent Kering reports fourth-quarter results.
This Week: The Super Bowl; Gucci at a Crossroads
Expectations are low for the struggling luxury mega brand, as parent Kering reports fourth-quarter results.
Fashion Week
The Verdict on Calvin Klein’s Return to the Runway
In resurrecting the brand’s ‘Collection’ line, designer Veronica Leoni aimed to pick up where Calvin left off. If a bit of nostalgia was inescapable and a hint of ‘fashion nun’ crept into the outing, her point of view was clear, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Verdict on Calvin Klein’s Return to the Runway
In resurrecting the brand’s ‘Collection’ line, designer Veronica Leoni aimed to pick up where Calvin left off. If a bit of nostalgia was inescapable and a hint of ‘fashion nun’ crept into the outing, her point of view was clear, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Who Will Lead the House of Gucci?
The abrupt departure of creative director Sabato De Sarno raises questions over who will replace him and how long it will take to get Kering’s anchor brand back on track.
Luxury
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Sabato de Sarno Exits Gucci
The creative director is leaving after two years at the brand, whose pivot to more universal styling and an emphasis on iconic wardrobe pieces has struggled to gain traction in a tough market for luxury.
Luxury
Why Louis Vuitton Went Back to Murakami
Plus, Hollywood versus Silicon Valley, Frieze and the Oscars after the LA fires, Spotify enters video with The Weeknd, and more from arts columnist Marc Spiegler.
Why Louis Vuitton Went Back to Murakami
Plus, Hollywood versus Silicon Valley, Frieze and the Oscars after the LA fires, Spotify enters video with The Weeknd, and more from arts columnist Marc Spiegler.
The News in Brief
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
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.
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.