Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Fashion Week
Chemena Kamali Debuts at Chloé
Over the past 20 years, Chemena Kamali has worked for two creative directors at the brand. Now she gets her chance to shape it, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Backstage Pass: New Energy at McQueen
In a new video series, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.
Fashion Week
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary in Paris
Jun Takahashi, Dries Van Noten and Nicolas Di Felice make it impossible to see the everyday in the same way ever again.
Fashion Week
Dior and Saint Laurent: Designers Defiant!
At Paris Fashion Week, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello went their own way in radically different style, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Video: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks Go Backstage at Milan Fashion Week
In a new video series called Backstage Pass, BoF’s editor-in-chief and editor-at-large talk to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.
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Isamaya Ffrench on Where Beauty’s Magic Really Comes From
The glory days of backstage beauty are long behind us with front row makeup looks and social media “Get Ready With Me” videos taking its place. But true creativity and a-ha moments can still happen on the runway if we foster it.
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Is There Space for Radical Design in a Climate of Conservatism?
At Milan Fashion Week, the collections that mattered most were all about the radicality of cut, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Milan Tries to Make Sense of the World
Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy finds hope in resilience, the Meiers swathe Jil Sander in security and Giorgio Armani goes back to nature, writes Tim Blanks.
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Comings and Going in Milan
Adrian Appiolaza arrives at Moschino, Francesco Risso whites out reality at Marni and Donatella Versace still loves Prince, writes Tim Blank
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Gucci and Tom Ford: The Ease of Repetition, the Challenge of Change
Sabato de Sarno and Peter Hawkings find it hard to escape from Ford’s shadow, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Prada: The Message Is Love
But their powerful collection suggests that Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons aren’t naive enough to believe that love is all you need, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
In Milan, Democracy Triumphs at Diesel While Fendi Finds Its Feet
Glenn Martens and Kim Jones had a very good day on Monday. Wookies! Chuba Chups! Whatever next!
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.