Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
The BoF Podcast: Paul Smith on the Past 50 Years
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the current moment is shaping the future of creativity.
The BoF Podcast: Paul Smith on the Past 50 Years
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the current moment is shaping the future of creativity.
Entrepreneurship
Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues
After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.
Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues
After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.
Entrepreneurship
The BoF Podcast: Lulu Kennedy on London’s Young Creatives
BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Fashion East Founder about the future of London’s emerging designers.
The BoF Podcast: Lulu Kennedy on London’s Young Creatives
BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Fashion East Founder about the future of London’s emerging designers.
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.
BoF LIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.
Entrepreneurship
The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Says, ‘Fashion Can Come From Anywhere’
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his ongoing Moncler collaboration and his dream of designing a wardrobe classic.
The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Says, ‘Fashion Can Come From Anywhere’
The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his ongoing Moncler collaboration and his dream of designing a wardrobe classic.
Entrepreneurship
Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?
Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.
Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?
Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals
RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.
Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals
RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.
Sustainability
Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies
Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.
Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies
Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.
Luxury
As Sies Marjan Closes, What Is to Blame? The Pandemic or the Fashion System?
The five-year old label, backed by billionaire Nancy Marks, is shutting its doors due to the ramifications of Covid-19. But independent fashion brands were hurting long before the lockdowns.
As Sies Marjan Closes, What Is to Blame? The Pandemic or the Fashion System?
The five-year old label, backed by billionaire Nancy Marks, is shutting its doors due to the ramifications of Covid-19. But independent fashion brands were hurting long before the lockdowns.
Retail
How to Recession-Proof Your Business
During times of economic uncertainty, brands should opt for a leaner business so that each dollar earned — and saved — goes a long way.
How to Recession-Proof Your Business
During times of economic uncertainty, brands should opt for a leaner business so that each dollar earned — and saved — goes a long way.
Beauty
How Successful Beauty Founders Are Managing the Crisis
BoF spoke to five experienced entrepreneurs about how they steered their businesses through times of adversity — and how they are managing now in the face of Covid-19.
How Successful Beauty Founders Are Managing the Crisis
BoF spoke to five experienced entrepreneurs about how they steered their businesses through times of adversity — and how they are managing now in the face of Covid-19.
Entrepreneurship
What It's Really Like to Be an Independent Fashion Brand During the Pandemic
A fledgling ready-to-wear label, a wholesale-dependent contemporary player and a venture capital-backed start-up share honest details as they battle for survival.
What It's Really Like to Be an Independent Fashion Brand During the Pandemic
A fledgling ready-to-wear label, a wholesale-dependent contemporary player and a venture capital-backed start-up share honest details as they battle for survival.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.