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.
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Retail
#BoFLIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
How and where should brands sell in 2021? Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts unpack best practices for striking the right balance between sales channels.
#BoFLIVE: DTC vs Wholesale — Striking the Right Balance
How and where should brands sell in 2021? Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts unpack best practices for striking the right balance between sales channels.
Retail
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Buying
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts delve into the role of buyers in a retail landscape reshaped by the pandemic, and the uncertain career paths for fashion buyers as programmes at retailers become radically altered.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Buying
Exclusively for BoF Professionals, a host of experts delve into the role of buyers in a retail landscape reshaped by the pandemic, and the uncertain career paths for fashion buyers as programmes at retailers become radically altered.
Fashion Week
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Sterling Ruby
The artist and designer joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks in a conversation about his foray into haute couture, his artistic process, and how he stayed creative during a pandemic.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Sterling Ruby
The artist and designer joins BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks in a conversation about his foray into haute couture, his artistic process, and how he stayed creative during a pandemic.
Technology
#BoFLIVE: How To Use Data to Build a Better Brand
Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how big data makes the fashion industry work better, but needs to be used in the right way and for the right things.
#BoFLIVE: How To Use Data to Build a Better Brand
Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss how big data makes the fashion industry work better, but needs to be used in the right way and for the right things.
Beauty
#BoFLIVE: How to Sell Skin Care at Every Price
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, as well as Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier, CeraVe’s John Reed and Holistic Beauty Group’s Robyn Watkins, discuss how brands can stand out by rethinking the beauty playbook.
#BoFLIVE: How to Sell Skin Care at Every Price
Join us on Wednesday, February 17 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez, as well as Augustinus Bader’s Charles Rosier, CeraVe’s John Reed and Holistic Beauty Group’s Robyn Watkins, discuss how brands can stand out by rethinking the beauty playbook.
Retail
Join Us for #BoFLIVE: The Future of Online Retail
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen, as well as Doug Stephens and Gurki Basra discuss the new online services that brands and retailers need to understand.
Join Us for #BoFLIVE: The Future of Online Retail
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 16:00 GMT for #BoFLIVE, exclusively for BoF Professional members, to hear BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen, as well as Doug Stephens and Gurki Basra discuss the new online services that brands and retailers need to understand.
Media
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Iman
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the Somali supermodel about her remarkable career and current thoughts on the state of the fashion industry.
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Iman
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the Somali supermodel about her remarkable career and current thoughts on the state of the fashion industry.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Virgil Abloh
BoF’s editor-at-large speaks to the acclaimed designer about his latest Off-White show, the young Black talent involved in its creation, and the importance of elevating Black creatives.
Luxury
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Thom Browne
The American designer talks to BoF’s editor-at-large about the state of his business, finding creativity during challenging times and entering the childrenswear category.
#BoFLIVE: Tim’s Take With Thom Browne
The American designer talks to BoF’s editor-at-large about the state of his business, finding creativity during challenging times and entering the childrenswear category.
Luxury
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce
During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth?
Join Us For #BoFLIVE: Inside Farfetch’s Bid to Dominate Luxury E-Commerce
During a blockbuster year for online sales, Farfetch surged ahead of rivals to position itself at the front of luxury’s e-commerce race. Can it spin the current momentum into sustainable — and profitable — growth?
Global Markets
#BoFLIVE: Update on the State of Fashion 2021
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s annual State of Fashion report discuss the effects of renewed lockdowns on the fashion industry, and look ahead to the systemic changes fashion executivers will encounter in 2021.
#BoFLIVE: Update on the State of Fashion 2021
The authors of BoF and McKinsey & Company’s annual State of Fashion report discuss the effects of renewed lockdowns on the fashion industry, and look ahead to the systemic changes fashion executivers will encounter in 2021.
Partner Content
The Payments Race: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
We share actionable insights from the VOICES 2020 talk, identifying the consumer mindset driving the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later solutions and why retailers should look to the fastest-growing online payment method in the US when developing post-pandemic resurgence plans.
The Payments Race: The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
We share actionable insights from the VOICES 2020 talk, identifying the consumer mindset driving the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later solutions and why retailers should look to the fastest-growing online payment method in the US when developing post-pandemic resurgence plans.
The News in Brief
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.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.