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.
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Sports
The Debrief | How Fashion Brands Are Winning the Winter Olympics
Strict Olympic marketing rules are forcing brands to get creative. BoF reporters Haley Crawford and Mike Sykes explain how fashion labels are turning the Winter Games into a global advertising moment for winterwear. Plus, they talk about Bad Bunny and all the other fashion moments at the Super Bowl.
The Debrief | How Fashion Brands Are Winning the Winter Olympics
Strict Olympic marketing rules are forcing brands to get creative. BoF reporters Haley Crawford and Mike Sykes explain how fashion labels are turning the Winter Games into a global advertising moment for winterwear. Plus, they talk about Bad Bunny and all the other fashion moments at the Super Bowl.
Media
Exclusive: InStyle Taps Julia Fox for New Social Media Series
Following the success of its first foray into episodic social media content, 'The Intern,' the publication is launching its second series called ‘The Boss’ with a famous face at the centre
Exclusive: InStyle Taps Julia Fox for New Social Media Series
Following the success of its first foray into episodic social media content, 'The Intern,' the publication is launching its second series called ‘The Boss’ with a famous face at the centre
Sports
The Two Sides of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Fashion Choices
Bad Bunny took the fashion world by surprise by wearing Zara for the Super Bowl halftime show. For some, that was a big disappointment.
The Two Sides of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Fashion Choices
Bad Bunny took the fashion world by surprise by wearing Zara for the Super Bowl halftime show. For some, that was a big disappointment.
Sports
Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Halftime Into Puerto Rican Love Letter
Wearing a cream-coloured Zara suit and his new Adidas signature sneaker, the BadBo 1.0, the Puerto-Rican singer delivered a vibrant homage to his home.
Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Halftime Into Puerto Rican Love Letter
Wearing a cream-coloured Zara suit and his new Adidas signature sneaker, the BadBo 1.0, the Puerto-Rican singer delivered a vibrant homage to his home.
Sports
How Fashion Is Breaking Through the Super Bowl Noise
Building on fashion’s breakout Super Bowl in 2025, brands are getting even more creative in how they show up this year as the frenzy around the Big Game reaches new heights.
How Fashion Is Breaking Through the Super Bowl Noise
Building on fashion’s breakout Super Bowl in 2025, brands are getting even more creative in how they show up this year as the frenzy around the Big Game reaches new heights.
Sports
Exclusive: The NFL’s Abercrombie Partnership Faces the Super Bowl Test
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz spoke to The Business of Fashion about their fashion strategy designed to deepen fandom and cultural relevance while expanding the league’s commercial playbook.
Exclusive: The NFL’s Abercrombie Partnership Faces the Super Bowl Test
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz spoke to The Business of Fashion about their fashion strategy designed to deepen fandom and cultural relevance while expanding the league’s commercial playbook.
Creative Class
Why a Nice Tuxedo Doesn’t Cut It on the Red Carpet Anymore
Hollywood’s leading men are trading unassuming tailoring for a playful, but still refined, approach to event dressing.
Why a Nice Tuxedo Doesn’t Cut It on the Red Carpet Anymore
Hollywood’s leading men are trading unassuming tailoring for a playful, but still refined, approach to event dressing.
Creative Class
The Men on the 2026 Grammys 2026 Red Carpet
Sports
This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)
Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.
This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)
Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.
Marketing
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | DJ Black Coffee on Breaking Barriers and Building Global Credibility
At BoF VOICES 2025, the South African DJ speaks with BoF founder Imran Amed about his path to global success and how he is reshaping perceptions of Africa through music, fashion and talent development.
The BoF Podcast | DJ Black Coffee on Breaking Barriers and Building Global Credibility
At BoF VOICES 2025, the South African DJ speaks with BoF founder Imran Amed about his path to global success and how he is reshaping perceptions of Africa through music, fashion and talent development.
Media
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala
The event, set for May. 4 of next year, will focus on the theme ‘Costume Art.’
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams to Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala
The event, set for May. 4 of next year, will focus on the theme ‘Costume Art.’
The News in Brief
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
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.
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.