Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
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Sustainability
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
China
Anime, Comics and Louis Vuitton: Inside the Quirky, Hyper-Engaged World of Bilibili
Everything brands need to know about the gateway platform to Chinese youths.
News & Analysis
Reality Bites Back: To Really Get Gen Z, Look at the Parents
While there are reams of research linking millennial behaviour to their boomer influences, experts are just starting to analyse what connections exist between the previously ignored Gen X and their Gen Z offspring.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Understanding Gen-Z
The fluidity and self-starting philosophy of Generation Z is seen as troubling by many in fashion and media. But Molly Logan and her panel of accomplished Gen-Z creatives discuss what it really means for brands to work with Generation Next.
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Retail
Millennial Loyalty Isn’t Enough: These Brands Want Their Love
With the shifting landscape comes a new generation of brands that want consumers to feel that kinship — even love — takes precedence over selling product.
News & Analysis
Navigating Gen-Z: The ABCs of Fluidity
Molly Logan, co-founder of Gen-Z-owned and -run think tank and studio Irregular Labs, and five Gen-Z creatives break down the philosophies and mindsets of Generation Next at BoF's VOICES.
China
Luxury Brands Need to Invest in Chinese Teens
China's teen shoppers are the next luxury goldmine, D&G's latest campaign sparks outrage, and Pinduoduo was accused of inflating revenues. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
News & Analysis
Yara Shahidi: ‘Brown Faces Are Bankable’
Anointed by Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama, the 18-year-old 'Black-ish’ star, Tory Burch brand ambassador and Harvard freshman is schooling the fashion industry on race, activism and the future.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Luxury
How Selfies, the Sharing Economy and Sugar Daddies Are Boosting Luxury Profits
The rise of selfie culture has turbo-charged desire for luxury goods. Now, cultural shifts are putting these products in the hands of untold millions, giving brands much to smile about.
Luxury
Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Dark Side of Social Media
For highly strung, hyper-connected millennials scrolling anxiously through the sea of illusions we’ve worked so hard to create, Instagram is becoming a trap, writes Emma Hope Allwood.
The News in Brief
Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.