Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
footwear
Retail
How Ugg Turned a Fashion Trend Into a Staple
BoF discovers that behind Ugg Australia’s ubiquitous sheepskin boot lies a billion-dollar business as reliable and resilient as leather.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxottica & Intel, Cyber Monday, Clothing-Fit Tech, Lazada
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
News & Analysis
De-Mystifying the Cult of Common Projects
BoF sits down with Common Projects founders Peter Poopat and Flavio Girolami to uncover the origins and growing appeal of their visually clean — almost blank — shoes and decode the meaning of the signature numbering that appears on each pair.
Financial Markets
Puma Raises 2014 Sales Outlook as Footwear Revenue Rebounds
Puma SE boosted its outlook for 2014 sales as the footwear maker’s investment in a new ad campaign and sponsorships started to take hold.
News & Analysis
Entrepreneurs in Step with a Growing Venture
"In 2010, while still at SDA Bocconi, Marco Reiter and Moritz Offeney set up Scarosso, a handmade shoe company that allows people to design or
Retail
Steve Madden 3Q Revenue Disappoints
Steven Madden's stock fell in Monday premarket trading as the footwear and accessories company announced third-quarter revenue that missed analysts' expectations and gave a profit outlook for the period below Wall Street's view.
Workplace & Talent
Stuart Weitzman, Master of Mid-Market Glamour
NEW YORK, United States — The Stuart Weitzman showroom, located in a nondescript office building next to the brand's flagship on Madison Avenue, is
News & Analysis
Inside the Eytys Explosion
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — In a little over a year, Jonathan Hirschfeld and Max Schiller have managed to turn their fledgling Swedish sneaker brand, Eytys
News & Analysis
Tod’s May Spin Off Hogan Luxury Sneaker Brand
MILAN, Italy — Tod's SpA, the Italian maker of rubber-studded moccasins, said it may spin off its Hogan shoe brand on the stock market, shedding a
News & Analysis
Behind the Vans Boom
More than a fashion trend, Vans has maintained double-digit growth for 19 consecutive quarters. BoF speaks to Kevin Bailey, president of the action sports division of VF Corporation, which owns Vans, to understand the key components of the company’s strategy.
Financial Markets
Jimmy Choo IPO Could Value Brand at $1 Billion
Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoemaker owned by JAB Holdings, may begin its initial public offering in London as soon as this month amid rising demand for expensive footwear, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
News & Analysis
Tod's Edges Away from Shoes, Aims to Become ‘Maison’
Italian designer label Tod's is edging away from its comfortable driving shoes, ballerina flats and platform sandals in an attempt to diversify its business and revive flagging sales.
The News in Brief
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.