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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Direct-to-Consumer
How DTC Brands Are Cutting Costs
Start-ups under pressure to operate in the black have logistics and marketing expenses in their sights.
How DTC Brands Are Cutting Costs
Start-ups under pressure to operate in the black have logistics and marketing expenses in their sights.
Luxury
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
News & Analysis
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
The 10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2023
The 10 themes in The State of Fashion 2023, the authoritative annual report from The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company, highlight how businesses can deploy realistic yet bold strategies to drive growth, even amid challenging times.
Marketing
The Best of BoF: Marketing’s Highs and Lows
Turmoil on social media provided marketers with new challenges this year, but the full-on return of events and a new crop of influencers served as reasons for excitement in the space.
The Best of BoF: Marketing’s Highs and Lows
Turmoil on social media provided marketers with new challenges this year, but the full-on return of events and a new crop of influencers served as reasons for excitement in the space.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Brands Can Turn Customers Into Repeat Shoppers
In a saturated market where customer acquisition costs are on the rise, fashion and beauty start-ups are exploring ways to boost repeat business.
How Brands Can Turn Customers Into Repeat Shoppers
In a saturated market where customer acquisition costs are on the rise, fashion and beauty start-ups are exploring ways to boost repeat business.
Direct-to-Consumer
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Direct-to-Consumer
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
Everlane Secures $25 Million Loan from Gordon Brothers
The investment firm announced the financing on Wednesday.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
Retail
Competition in the Jewellery Market Is Heating Up
Upstart brands with cheaper prices and a wide range of styles are winning over younger consumers.
Competition in the Jewellery Market Is Heating Up
Upstart brands with cheaper prices and a wide range of styles are winning over younger consumers.
Luxury
Has the Luxury Watch Market Peaked?
An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.
Has the Luxury Watch Market Peaked?
An uncertain economy and freefalling resale prices have created a sense of unease in the category, but watch dealers and experts say the best is still ahead.
Direct-to-Consumer
The Next Wave of DTC Acquisitions
As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.
The Next Wave of DTC Acquisitions
As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.
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.