Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.