Kevin Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Governments Have Promised Small Business Loans. Getting Them Isn’t Easy.
On both sides of the Atlantic, programmes offering billions of dollars in government loans to small businesses have made for powerful headlines. But these loans, typically distributed by commercial banks, come with plenty of hurdles for those who need funding most.
Governments Have Promised Small Business Loans. Getting Them Isn’t Easy.
On both sides of the Atlantic, programmes offering billions of dollars in government loans to small businesses have made for powerful headlines. But these loans, typically distributed by commercial banks, come with plenty of hurdles for those who need funding most.
Entrepreneurship
A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses
BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.
A Quick Guide to Financial Support for Small Fashion Businesses
BoF breaks down the emergency loans, grants and other measures designed to support small businesses suffering from the impact of coronavirus in key fashion markets.
Retail
#BoFLIVE Wrap-Up: Protecting Your Business During Coronavirus
BoF Executive Editor Lauren Sherman speaks with correspondents Chantal Fernandez and Cathaleen Chen about how to plan for the future in such an uncertain time.
#BoFLIVE Wrap-Up: Protecting Your Business During Coronavirus
BoF Executive Editor Lauren Sherman speaks with correspondents Chantal Fernandez and Cathaleen Chen about how to plan for the future in such an uncertain time.
Marketing
How to Launch an Influencer Brand in 2020
The market for products fronted by social media stars is crowded, but the upside can be massive. What are the ingredients to a successful launch?
How to Launch an Influencer Brand in 2020
The market for products fronted by social media stars is crowded, but the upside can be massive. What are the ingredients to a successful launch?
Retail
Why Floral Dresses Are the Trend That Just Won’t End
Printed dresses may not be groundbreaking, but they are a moneymaker. Here's how labels have really capitalised on the category.
Why Floral Dresses Are the Trend That Just Won’t End
Printed dresses may not be groundbreaking, but they are a moneymaker. Here's how labels have really capitalised on the category.
Beauty
How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
How Big Brands Can Adopt a Start-Up Mindset
In beauty’s entrepreneur-driven era of personal connection and authenticity, nothing’s less cool, or more (perhaps unfairly) maligned than being part of the system. Sarah Brown talks to the pros about how to rethink business as usual.
Entrepreneurship
What Brands Can Learn From Away's PR Crisis
Away's muddled response to a critical article sparked a weeks-long scandal. Here's how brands can avoid making the same mistake.
What Brands Can Learn From Away's PR Crisis
Away's muddled response to a critical article sparked a weeks-long scandal. Here's how brands can avoid making the same mistake.
Marketing
Case Study | How to Market a New Brand
Effective marketing is a challenge for every type of consumer brand, but especially for emerging brands. In our latest in-depth case study, BoF decodes the strategies driving real results for eight young lines.
Case Study | How to Market a New Brand
Effective marketing is a challenge for every type of consumer brand, but especially for emerging brands. In our latest in-depth case study, BoF decodes the strategies driving real results for eight young lines.
Entrepreneurship
How an Uncool Menswear Brand Struck It Big
Untuckit, the boastfully unfashionable but wildly popular American menswear company, is one of the biggest brands to emerge from the fashion start-up scene in recent years.
How an Uncool Menswear Brand Struck It Big
Untuckit, the boastfully unfashionable but wildly popular American menswear company, is one of the biggest brands to emerge from the fashion start-up scene in recent years.
Entrepreneurship
None of Your Business with Imran Amed
In a special episode of our new series, Derek Blasberg grills Imran Amed on his business know-how and experiences as an entrepreneur.
None of Your Business with Imran Amed
In a special episode of our new series, Derek Blasberg grills Imran Amed on his business know-how and experiences as an entrepreneur.
Workplace & Talent
How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education
BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students.
How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education
BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students.
Entrepreneurship
Business Opportunities Only Women Can See
Companies like Lola, Universal Standard and ThirdLove are tapping market opportunities that have long been in the blind spots of male entrepreneurs and investors.
Business Opportunities Only Women Can See
Companies like Lola, Universal Standard and ThirdLove are tapping market opportunities that have long been in the blind spots of male entrepreneurs and investors.
The News in Brief
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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.
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.