Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation
The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.
designers
Technology
After Months of Designing with AI, Norma Kamali Isn’t Looking Back
Concerns are growing that the technology’s transformative power has been oversold. Kamali, on the other hand, is as convinced as ever that, for her at least, it marks the start of a new creative era.
After Months of Designing with AI, Norma Kamali Isn’t Looking Back
Concerns are growing that the technology’s transformative power has been oversold. Kamali, on the other hand, is as convinced as ever that, for her at least, it marks the start of a new creative era.
Luxury
Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane at Celine
Rider, a top design deputy during Phoebe Philo’s tenure at Celine who left his role at Ralph Lauren earlier this year, will oversee all collections at the LVMH-owned house from early 2025.
Michael Rider Replaces Hedi Slimane at Celine
Rider, a top design deputy during Phoebe Philo’s tenure at Celine who left his role at Ralph Lauren earlier this year, will oversee all collections at the LVMH-owned house from early 2025.
Luxury
Hedi Slimane Is Exiting LVMH’s Celine
The star designer is departing the Parisian fashion house after months of thorny contract negotiations. During his tenure, Slimane more than doubled Celine’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion.
Hedi Slimane Is Exiting LVMH’s Celine
The star designer is departing the Parisian fashion house after months of thorny contract negotiations. During his tenure, Slimane more than doubled Celine’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion.
Retail
The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working
Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.
The Gap Comeback That’s Actually Working
Gap Inc. has been trying to turn things around for two decades. Now, seven months into designer and BoF 500 member Zac Posen’s tenure as creative lead, there’s early evidence that his efforts to re-energise the company’s flagship brand are delivering results.
Luxury
The Fashion-iest Place on Earth?
Coperni closed out fashion week at Disneyland Paris, the latest in a string of savvy, buzzmaking partnerships.
The Fashion-iest Place on Earth?
Coperni closed out fashion week at Disneyland Paris, the latest in a string of savvy, buzzmaking partnerships.
Fashion Week
Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse
The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.
Relevance: It Begins With a Blessing, and Ends With a Curse
The last day of Fashion Week in Paris highlights Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, writes Tim Blanks.
China
How Chinese Designers Are Building Global Businesses
A new generation of Chinese fashion designers are extending their international footprints beyond western markets, tapping sourcing hubs in India and Turkey and retailers from Dubai to Mexico.
How Chinese Designers Are Building Global Businesses
A new generation of Chinese fashion designers are extending their international footprints beyond western markets, tapping sourcing hubs in India and Turkey and retailers from Dubai to Mexico.
Fashion Week
In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come
Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.
In Paris, Shapes of Things to Come
Junya Watanabe, Duran Lantink and Chitose Abe are modern maestros of challenging silhouette, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’
The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.
Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Debut: Lightness, Luxury and ‘Fireflies Seeking Love’
The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.
Sports
The BoF 500: Fashion’s Industry Olympics Comes to Paris
Rising talents and industry legends united to celebrate the new members of the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
The BoF 500: Fashion’s Industry Olympics Comes to Paris
Rising talents and industry legends united to celebrate the new members of the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
Fashion Week
Lotta Volkova-Styled All-In Makes Splash
Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø's upcycling label is helping to fuel a new wave of eco-minded fashion, alongside the likes of Hodakova and Duran Lantink.
Lotta Volkova-Styled All-In Makes Splash
Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø's upcycling label is helping to fuel a new wave of eco-minded fashion, alongside the likes of Hodakova and Duran Lantink.
Luxury
Analytical, Not Literal: Inside Nadège Vanhee’s Hermès Vision
By translating the French luxury house’s codes with a mix of rigour and rebellion, the designer has updated its vision of feminine elegance with a sportier, more body-conscious silhouette.
Analytical, Not Literal: Inside Nadège Vanhee’s Hermès Vision
By translating the French luxury house’s codes with a mix of rigour and rebellion, the designer has updated its vision of feminine elegance with a sportier, more body-conscious silhouette.
The News in Brief
Marquee Brands to Acquire Roots in Go-Private Deal
The brand management company will add the Canadian lifestyle label to a growing portfolio that includes Roberto Cavalli and BCBG.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Fashion CEO Hunsicker Gets Five Years for $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker, founder of the fashion-rental and technology company CaaStle Inc., was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding investors out of $300 million.
Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million by French Watchdog Over Deceptive Discounts
Nearly half of the examined promotions were revealed to be price increases. The Debenhams-owned fast-fashion brand also used terms like ‘leather’ to sell synthetic products.
Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September
Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.
Lululemon Senior Executive Exits in Third Recent Departure
The top communications officer at the company is leaving, adding to the list of executives departing ahead of CEO Heidi O’Neill’s arrival.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.