Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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Luxury
BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.
BoF Insights | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
From home design to hotels, the $4.3 trillion lifestyle sector is set for growth as customers prioritise experience and place greater value on the spaces where they live, work and socialise, according to BoF Insights’ new report.
Retail
Pangaia to Cut up to a Third of Jobs in Swiss Move
The brand will cut as many as 50 jobs as it moves its headquarters from London to Switzerland.
Pangaia to Cut up to a Third of Jobs in Swiss Move
The brand will cut as many as 50 jobs as it moves its headquarters from London to Switzerland.
Sports
What a Winning Strategy Looks Like in Today’s Sneaker Market
Nike and On are dominating the sneaker category today thanks to their focus on performance-driven products and discipline in their direct channels.
What a Winning Strategy Looks Like in Today’s Sneaker Market
Nike and On are dominating the sneaker category today thanks to their focus on performance-driven products and discipline in their direct channels.
Sustainability
Can a Zero-Carbon Sneaker Make Allbirds Cool Again?
The footwear company says it has cracked its holy-grail goal to develop a net-zero carbon shoe. All investors want is a path to profitability.
Can a Zero-Carbon Sneaker Make Allbirds Cool Again?
The footwear company says it has cracked its holy-grail goal to develop a net-zero carbon shoe. All investors want is a path to profitability.
Retail
Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes
For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?
Vans Knows You’re Sick of Their Shoes
For 15 years, the canvas sneaker giant rode a wave of teen demand for its classic styles, only to find itself on the outs when customers moved on to more innovative footwear. Will its new products drive growth again?
Workplace & Talent
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
How CFOs Became One of Fashion’s Most In Demand Roles
Allbirds, Stitch Fix and Burberry have all named new finance chiefs this month alone as the role becomes increasingly demanding and in-demand.
Global Markets
Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America
The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?
Fashion’s Fragile Recovery in Latin America
The apparel and footwear market in Colombia rebounded faster than in Brazil or Mexico, but Chile and Peru may not recover to pre-pandemic sales levels for years. Where are the region’s next growth opportunities?
Direct-to-Consumer
How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion
To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.
How UK Brands Can Navigate US Expansion
To break into the hard-to-penetrate American market, British-born DTC upstarts are embracing wholesale and investing in US-centric marketing channels.
Direct-to-Consumer
Are DTC Brands Pulling Off Brick-and-Mortar?
As online advertising remains expensive and crowded, digital brands continue to invest in physical stores to drive customer growth. Warby Parker and Allbirds provide disparate case studies for how to navigate physical retail.
Are DTC Brands Pulling Off Brick-and-Mortar?
As online advertising remains expensive and crowded, digital brands continue to invest in physical stores to drive customer growth. Warby Parker and Allbirds provide disparate case studies for how to navigate physical retail.
Direct-to-Consumer
How the DTC Bust Could Play Out
Fashion and beauty start-up valuations appear to have stabilised after plunging last year, though it may be months or even years before many return to their old highs — if they ever do. But there are ways for emerging and established players to ride out the downturn.
How the DTC Bust Could Play Out
Fashion and beauty start-up valuations appear to have stabilised after plunging last year, though it may be months or even years before many return to their old highs — if they ever do. But there are ways for emerging and established players to ride out the downturn.
Retail
Parade Inks Target Partnership
The direct-to-consumer underwear brand is now sold in 400 of the chain’s big-box stores nationwide — its second wholesale deal after Urban Outfitters.
Parade Inks Target Partnership
The direct-to-consumer underwear brand is now sold in 400 of the chain’s big-box stores nationwide — its second wholesale deal after Urban Outfitters.
Direct-to-Consumer
Warby Parker Beats Revenue Estimates, Narrows Losses
The eyewear maker on Tuesday reported a 10 percent increase in revenue to $147 million in the final quarter of 2022, coming in above company and analysts’ estimates.
Warby Parker Beats Revenue Estimates, Narrows Losses
The eyewear maker on Tuesday reported a 10 percent increase in revenue to $147 million in the final quarter of 2022, coming in above company and analysts’ estimates.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.