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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Retail
3 Niche Best-Sellers: Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts
Empowered by social media, emerging luxury labels Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts have swiftly become best-sellers at influential stockists.
3 Niche Best-Sellers: Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts
Empowered by social media, emerging luxury labels Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts have swiftly become best-sellers at influential stockists.
News & Analysis
5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.
5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.
News & Analysis
Around the World in 81 Designers
BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.
Around the World in 81 Designers
BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.
News & Analysis
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
News & Analysis
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
News & Analysis
How Do Young Designers Afford Fashion Week?
"With big names occupying the official schedule and a total of more than 300 presentations spread over nine days, it’s hard for up-and-comers to
How Do Young Designers Afford Fashion Week?
"With big names occupying the official schedule and a total of more than 300 presentations spread over nine days, it’s hard for up-and-comers to
News & Analysis
Wendelborn's Eclectic Woman
This month, our Spotlight shines on Protagonist co-founder Kate Wendelborn, whose hands-on creative process is a key success factor for her namesake womenswear brand.
Wendelborn's Eclectic Woman
This month, our Spotlight shines on Protagonist co-founder Kate Wendelborn, whose hands-on creative process is a key success factor for her namesake womenswear brand.
News & Analysis
Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
News & Analysis
Michelle Obama Didn’t Like to Discuss Her Clothes, But They Spoke Volumes
"She energised designers, editors and stylists with her fashion-forward wardrobe choices. She made industry insiders stand taller both at home and
Michelle Obama Didn’t Like to Discuss Her Clothes, But They Spoke Volumes
"She energised designers, editors and stylists with her fashion-forward wardrobe choices. She made industry insiders stand taller both at home and
News & Analysis
Bruta's State-of-the-Art Shirting
Shirt label Bruta has secured globally influential stockists in its second year thanks to a restrained but impactful aesthetic and accessible pricing.
Bruta's State-of-the-Art Shirting
Shirt label Bruta has secured globally influential stockists in its second year thanks to a restrained but impactful aesthetic and accessible pricing.
China
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
News & Analysis
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
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.