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.
designers
Sustainability
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
The closure of Mara Hoffman and other brands that built ethical consumption into their business models is raising questions about whether there’s room in the market for brands that put sustainability first.
Fashion Week
Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey: Let’s Call Them Saviours
There was nothing normal about London Fashion Weekend… except for the supreme talent on show.
Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey: Let’s Call Them Saviours
There was nothing normal about London Fashion Weekend… except for the supreme talent on show.
Luxury
How Will Chanel Pick a New Designer?
Following the departure of artistic director Virginie Viard, the French couture and beauty giant will need a new creative leader — or leaders — to bring fresh energy to its cross-category pyramid of products.
How Will Chanel Pick a New Designer?
Following the departure of artistic director Virginie Viard, the French couture and beauty giant will need a new creative leader — or leaders — to bring fresh energy to its cross-category pyramid of products.
Luxury
Bianca Saunders Wins 2024 BFC/GQ Fashion Fund
The London-based designer will receive a £100,000 grant along with business mentoring and pro-bono legal services for her namesake brand.
Bianca Saunders Wins 2024 BFC/GQ Fashion Fund
The London-based designer will receive a £100,000 grant along with business mentoring and pro-bono legal services for her namesake brand.
Fashion Week
Plan C’s Menswear Push: Quiet, Not Boring
Creative director Carolina Castiglioni speaks to Angelo Flaccavento ahead of the label’s menswear debut at Pitti Uomo next Tuesday.
Plan C’s Menswear Push: Quiet, Not Boring
Creative director Carolina Castiglioni speaks to Angelo Flaccavento ahead of the label’s menswear debut at Pitti Uomo next Tuesday.
Luxury
Bridal Gets Its Gen-Z Overhaul
A wide spectrum of brands, from emerging labels to mass retailers, are looking to cater to Gen-Z and Millennial brides looking for a more unconventional take on wedding wear — and multiple ensembles.
Bridal Gets Its Gen-Z Overhaul
A wide spectrum of brands, from emerging labels to mass retailers, are looking to cater to Gen-Z and Millennial brides looking for a more unconventional take on wedding wear — and multiple ensembles.
Partner Content
At RaiseFashion, Positioning BIPOC Fashion Designers for Strategic Growth
BoF sits down with five New York-based BIPOC designers taking part in the second iteration of Raisefashion’s Brand Fellowship programme, to hear about their entrepreneurial experience in the fashion capital and how the non-profit is helping them prepare for success.
At RaiseFashion, Positioning BIPOC Fashion Designers for Strategic Growth
BoF sits down with five New York-based BIPOC designers taking part in the second iteration of Raisefashion’s Brand Fellowship programme, to hear about their entrepreneurial experience in the fashion capital and how the non-profit is helping them prepare for success.
Luxury
Chanel Designer Virginie Viard to Exit the Brand
Karl Lagerfeld’s successor is preparing to leave the brand, Chanel told BoF.
Chanel Designer Virginie Viard to Exit the Brand
Karl Lagerfeld’s successor is preparing to leave the brand, Chanel told BoF.
Luxury
Calvin Klein Returns to the Runway
Quira founder Veronica Leoni has been named creative director of the PVH-owned brand’s “Collection” line, which was shuttered in 2018.
Calvin Klein Returns to the Runway
Quira founder Veronica Leoni has been named creative director of the PVH-owned brand’s “Collection” line, which was shuttered in 2018.
Luxury
CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue announced the finalists for the 20th edition of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award.
CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue announced the finalists for the 20th edition of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award.
Luxury
Will Dover Street Market’s Big Bet on Independent Fashion Pay Off?
The Comme des Garçons-owned retailer’s new Paris location is taking a radical — and risky — gamble on indie labels over big brand concessions at a challenging moment for the fashion market. ‘The hunger for sure is out there — I feel it,’ said CEO Adrian Joffe.
Will Dover Street Market’s Big Bet on Independent Fashion Pay Off?
The Comme des Garçons-owned retailer’s new Paris location is taking a radical — and risky — gamble on indie labels over big brand concessions at a challenging moment for the fashion market. ‘The hunger for sure is out there — I feel it,’ said CEO Adrian Joffe.
Luxury
The Existential Threat to Independent Brands
This week, The Vampire’s Wife announced its closure and Dion Lee called in administrators, only days after Mara Hoffman said it was shutting down and Roksanda narrowly escaped administration. Many more may follow.
The Existential Threat to Independent Brands
This week, The Vampire’s Wife announced its closure and Dion Lee called in administrators, only days after Mara Hoffman said it was shutting down and Roksanda narrowly escaped administration. Many more may follow.
The News in Brief
Target Shares Fall After Pulling Halloween Costume Evoking Blackface
The retailer previously sparked calls for a boycott in early 2025 after it pulled back from its diversity initiatives as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Cuts Annual Forecasts as Demand Weakens
The sports retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts as a cautious consumer environment hit demand for athletic apparel and sporting goods.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
Avon North America Acquired By Regent, Appoints New CEO
The legacy beauty brand's US and Canada divisions will join the investment firm's portfolio, which also includes Avon International.
Shein’s Purchase of Everlane Faces US National Security Review
A review by an interagency panel led by the US Treasury Department began after the $80 million transaction was completed in May, according to the people familiar with the matter.
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.