Kohl’s Turnaround Stalls as Sales Growth Stagnates
Kohl’s turnaround attempt showed some progress after the retailer raised its annual earnings outlook, but it still doesn’t see sales growth this year.
designers
Marketing
Fashion Triumphs and Missed Opportunities at the Paris Olympics
Olympics viewership surged past expectations, but fashion brands largely failed to seize the moment beyond sportswear giants like Nike and official partners like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren.
Fashion Triumphs and Missed Opportunities at the Paris Olympics
Olympics viewership surged past expectations, but fashion brands largely failed to seize the moment beyond sportswear giants like Nike and official partners like Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren.
Partner Content
Powering the Creative Industry Through a Cycle of Innovation
Creativity is a vital pillar to Neft Vodka’s brand identity and growth strategy. BoF hears from Paul Robinson, Neft Vodka’s chief creative officer to better understand how it supports the creative class of tomorrow.
Powering the Creative Industry Through a Cycle of Innovation
Creativity is a vital pillar to Neft Vodka’s brand identity and growth strategy. BoF hears from Paul Robinson, Neft Vodka’s chief creative officer to better understand how it supports the creative class of tomorrow.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Willy Chavarria on Promoting Social Justice Through Fashion
The award-winning designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he lifts up marginalised groups through his designs.
The BoF Podcast | Willy Chavarria on Promoting Social Justice Through Fashion
The award-winning designer joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss how he lifts up marginalised groups through his designs.
Luxury
Blumarine Hires David Koma as Creative Director
The Central Saint Martins-trained designer, known for his eponymous womenswear label, succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down after one season.
Blumarine Hires David Koma as Creative Director
The Central Saint Martins-trained designer, known for his eponymous womenswear label, succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down after one season.
Luxury
Sergio Rossi Taps Paul Andrew as Creative Director
The designer brings “creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach,” the Italian footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group said.
Sergio Rossi Taps Paul Andrew as Creative Director
The designer brings “creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach,” the Italian footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group said.
Beauty
Indian Fashion Designers Wade Into Beauty
Well-known designers like Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee are hoping that their reputation in luxury fashion circles will help bring them success in the highly competitive and price-sensitive beauty market.
Indian Fashion Designers Wade Into Beauty
Well-known designers like Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi Mukherjee are hoping that their reputation in luxury fashion circles will help bring them success in the highly competitive and price-sensitive beauty market.
Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Fashion Week
Off-White, Toteme to Show at New York Fashion Week
The schedule includes around 60 designers, down from around 70 for Autumn/Winter 2024 in January.
Off-White, Toteme to Show at New York Fashion Week
The schedule includes around 60 designers, down from around 70 for Autumn/Winter 2024 in January.
Retail
Inside LuisaViaRoma’s Flashy New York Bet
The legacy Florentine retailer is betting its new sprawling outpost in New York’s trendy NoHo neighbourhood can become an indelible retail destination for the city’s discerning fashion crowd.
Inside LuisaViaRoma’s Flashy New York Bet
The legacy Florentine retailer is betting its new sprawling outpost in New York’s trendy NoHo neighbourhood can become an indelible retail destination for the city’s discerning fashion crowd.
Retail
Is Dupe Culture Out of Control?
The widespread availability and acceptance of dupes has cracked open access to products and trends for wider audiences. It’s also made doing business more complicated for many independent designers.
Is Dupe Culture Out of Control?
The widespread availability and acceptance of dupes has cracked open access to products and trends for wider audiences. It’s also made doing business more complicated for many independent designers.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on Haute Couture Week A/W 2024
BoF’s editor at large and editor in chief share their highlights and takeaways from this season’s couture offerings as well as Dries Van Noten’s final show for his namesake brand.
The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on Haute Couture Week A/W 2024
BoF’s editor at large and editor in chief share their highlights and takeaways from this season’s couture offerings as well as Dries Van Noten’s final show for his namesake brand.
Technology
Fashion’s AI Dilemma Is Getting Worse
Baggu and Collina Strada are the most recent targets of ire among young consumers who say generative AI is unethical, and they won’t be the last. What does it mean for an industry that has already embraced the innovation with open arms?
Fashion’s AI Dilemma Is Getting Worse
Baggu and Collina Strada are the most recent targets of ire among young consumers who say generative AI is unethical, and they won’t be the last. What does it mean for an industry that has already embraced the innovation with open arms?
The News in Brief
Abercrombie Sees Record Shares Jump After Guidance Lift
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. shares rallied after revenue topped estimates and the retailer raised its annual earnings guidance, suggesting the preppy apparel company is regaining momentum.
Dolce & Gabbana Seeks to Raise Cash in Exchange for Debt Waiver
Dolce & Gabbana is seeking to raise cash using transactions outside the Italian fashion house’s day-to-day business after banks agreed to waive terms governing its debt as demand for luxury goods stays weak.
Mexican Makeup Label Sarelly Raises $3 Million
The funding will be used to power the brand’s expansion into the US, including a nationwide rollout in Target’s Beauty Studio.
Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand
The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
India Investigates Fragrance Giants Over Price Collusion, Document Shows
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters.
Laopu Gold Growth Slows as Bullion Slide Hits Luxury Demand
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.