Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
emerging-designers
Global Markets
Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries
From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.
Middle Eastern Designers Break Boundaries
From Tel Aviv to Tehran, a new generation of designers from the Middle East is finding fame in the world's fashion capitals.
News & Analysis
Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
Andrea Jiapei Li’s Playful Proportions
This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Andrea Jiapei Li, whose impeccable construction and play on proportions caught the eye of Dover Street Market.
Global Markets
A Populist Approach at Seoul Fashion Week
Featuring celebrity endorsements, accessible price points and a mega-watt K-pop soundtrack, South Korea’s designer showcase wrapped up this weekend in a heady mix of fanfare meets fan culture.
A Populist Approach at Seoul Fashion Week
Featuring celebrity endorsements, accessible price points and a mega-watt K-pop soundtrack, South Korea’s designer showcase wrapped up this weekend in a heady mix of fanfare meets fan culture.
News & Analysis
Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance
This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.
Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance
This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.
Luxury
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
Workplace & Talent
Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.
Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.
News & Analysis
The Copycat Economy
Do knockoffs harm the fashion business? Or does copying keep the wheels of the industry turning?
The Copycat Economy
Do knockoffs harm the fashion business? Or does copying keep the wheels of the industry turning?
Fashion Week
Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.
Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.
Retail
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
Retail
After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.
After Tough Holiday Season, Small Retailers Are Strategising
A slow holiday season can be particularly difficult for small and independent retailers who don't have the sales volume and financial resources to compete with the huge discounts offered by big national chains.
Retail
Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers
By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.
Op-Ed | How Retailers Squeeze Young Designers
By demanding unfavourable “payment terms” from fashion labels, retailers push risk further down the supply chain, with serious implications for the health of emerging fashion brands.
News & Analysis
Hyke’s Utilitarian USP
Teaming up with sportswear giant Adidas has given the Japanese workwear label a global platform for its utilitarian garments.
Hyke’s Utilitarian USP
Teaming up with sportswear giant Adidas has given the Japanese workwear label a global platform for its utilitarian garments.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.