Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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News & Analysis
Kéji's Katie Green: 'Daywear Shouldn’t Be Off-Duty'
In just one year, Kéji has evolved from a pure denim offering to a full womenswear line. Here, founder Katie Green tells BoF how she identified — and filled — a market gap for elevated daywear.
Kéji's Katie Green: 'Daywear Shouldn’t Be Off-Duty'
In just one year, Kéji has evolved from a pure denim offering to a full womenswear line. Here, founder Katie Green tells BoF how she identified — and filled — a market gap for elevated daywear.
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5 Young London Designers You Need to Know
Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble, identifies the top five young London labels on her fashion radar.
5 Young London Designers You Need to Know
Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble, identifies the top five young London labels on her fashion radar.
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New New York Rising
New York’s rogue fashion underground proves that the city is indeed a place where ‘new’ can emerge, says Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble.
New New York Rising
New York’s rogue fashion underground proves that the city is indeed a place where ‘new’ can emerge, says Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble.
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Colombia's Creative Boom
What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?
Colombia's Creative Boom
What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?
News & Analysis
Bonne Reijn’s 'Poor Man’s Suits'
This month, our Spotlight shines on Amsterdam-based designer Bonne Reijn, whose fashion label Bonne Suits is cutting through the clutter with a seasonless, genderless, uniform-like suit that’s appearing on all the right backs.
Bonne Reijn’s 'Poor Man’s Suits'
This month, our Spotlight shines on Amsterdam-based designer Bonne Reijn, whose fashion label Bonne Suits is cutting through the clutter with a seasonless, genderless, uniform-like suit that’s appearing on all the right backs.
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Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?
Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?
Is Gentrification a Threat to Fashion Capitals?
Waves of young creatives are abandoning New York and London for lower rents and a better quality of life in places like Berlin and Los Angeles. Should the fashion industry be worried?
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Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize
Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize
Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
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Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony
This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.
Cottweiler’s Sportswear Symphony
This month, our Spotlight shines on Cottweiler, a British menswear label determined to bring refinement to the streetwear category, who will present their first runway show on Saturday at London Collections: Men.
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Can Craig Green Build a Real Business?
The designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about turning his undeniable creative vision into 'product that people want to buy.'
Can Craig Green Build a Real Business?
The designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about turning his undeniable creative vision into 'product that people want to buy.'
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Top 6 Central Saint Martins BA Graduates of 2016
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers of the year presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' BA runway show.
Top 6 Central Saint Martins BA Graduates of 2016
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers of the year presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' BA runway show.
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A-Cold-Wall’s Class-Clashing Workwear
This month, our Spotlight shines on Virgil Abloh’s ex-assistant, now consultant, London-based designer Samuel Ross, whose fashion label A-Cold-Wall takes its style cues from the tribes of the British class system.
A-Cold-Wall’s Class-Clashing Workwear
This month, our Spotlight shines on Virgil Abloh’s ex-assistant, now consultant, London-based designer Samuel Ross, whose fashion label A-Cold-Wall takes its style cues from the tribes of the British class system.
Global Markets
Cuba’s Ambitious Fashion ‘Cuentapropistas’
Economic reforms, improved relations with the US and even Chanel’s upcoming Cruise show are all encouraging signs, but the future of the Cuban fashion market still remains uncertain.
Cuba’s Ambitious Fashion ‘Cuentapropistas’
Economic reforms, improved relations with the US and even Chanel’s upcoming Cruise show are all encouraging signs, but the future of the Cuban fashion market still remains uncertain.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.