On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
global-currents
China
Sung-Joo Kim on Rebuilding MCM
BoF sits down with MCM’s Sung-Joo Kim to talk about wooing the Chinese customer, building the brand beyond its logo and going West.
Sung-Joo Kim on Rebuilding MCM
BoF sits down with MCM’s Sung-Joo Kim to talk about wooing the Chinese customer, building the brand beyond its logo and going West.
China
Alibaba's Ma Taps China's Changing Social Structure
Why so much interest in a holiday that doesn’t celebrate much except unabashed consumerism? The holiday taps into deep changes in Chinese family structures and attitudes toward the unmarried.
Alibaba's Ma Taps China's Changing Social Structure
Why so much interest in a holiday that doesn’t celebrate much except unabashed consumerism? The holiday taps into deep changes in Chinese family structures and attitudes toward the unmarried.
Retail
Can Post-Crisis Dubai Become the World’s Largest Consumer Fashion Hub?
After London, Dubai is the second most popular place in the world to shop for fashion and luxury goods. Can it become number one? Six years after the devastation of a global recession that saw billions wiped off the value of local real estate, BoF sits down with Mohamed Alabbar, architect of the emirate’s retailing success, to understand his vision for the future.
Can Post-Crisis Dubai Become the World’s Largest Consumer Fashion Hub?
After London, Dubai is the second most popular place in the world to shop for fashion and luxury goods. Can it become number one? Six years after the devastation of a global recession that saw billions wiped off the value of local real estate, BoF sits down with Mohamed Alabbar, architect of the emirate’s retailing success, to understand his vision for the future.
China
The China Edit | Nicholas Kirkwood, Hermès, Richemont, E-commerce
" Nicholas Kirkwood Launches in Beijing in Next Step of Expansion Plan" ( The Business of Fashion) "British footwear label Nicholas Kirkwood opens
The China Edit | Nicholas Kirkwood, Hermès, Richemont, E-commerce
" Nicholas Kirkwood Launches in Beijing in Next Step of Expansion Plan" ( The Business of Fashion) "British footwear label Nicholas Kirkwood opens
Global Markets
Despite Ebola Stigma and Security Woes, Nigeria Pushes Forward
Nigeria’s $10 billion fashion market is growing swiftly, despite the lingering stigma of an Ebola outbreak and a woeful security situation.
Despite Ebola Stigma and Security Woes, Nigeria Pushes Forward
Nigeria’s $10 billion fashion market is growing swiftly, despite the lingering stigma of an Ebola outbreak and a woeful security situation.
Global Markets
Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market
Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands
Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market
Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands
China
The China Edit | Alibaba, Zegna, Inditex, Apple Pay
" China's 'New Normal' for Consumption" (The Financial Times) "While multinationals have been bleating about tumbling sales in China, official retail
The China Edit | Alibaba, Zegna, Inditex, Apple Pay
" China's 'New Normal' for Consumption" (The Financial Times) "While multinationals have been bleating about tumbling sales in China, official retail
News & Analysis
Mexico Enters the Limelight
As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.
Mexico Enters the Limelight
As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.
China
The China Edit | Yang Li, Koudai Gouwu, JD.com
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Yang Li, Koudai Gouwu, JD.com
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
Behind Zegna’s Big Bet on Film
SHANGHAI, China — The closing event of Shanghai Fashion Week last Wednesday was not your typical runway spectacular. Instead, Italian menswear giant
Behind Zegna’s Big Bet on Film
SHANGHAI, China — The closing event of Shanghai Fashion Week last Wednesday was not your typical runway spectacular. Instead, Italian menswear giant
China
The China Edit | Luxury Slowdown, Alipay's EPass, Versace, Hermès
" The Asian Luxury Market Is Stumbling" (AFP) "Protests in Hong Kong, an economic slowdown and anti-corruption drive in China and a coup in Thailand:
The China Edit | Luxury Slowdown, Alipay's EPass, Versace, Hermès
" The Asian Luxury Market Is Stumbling" (AFP) "Protests in Hong Kong, an economic slowdown and anti-corruption drive in China and a coup in Thailand:
Global Markets
The Global Business of Secondhand Clothes Thrives in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Shaded by ragged squares of canvas, amid choking dust and the noise of hawkers, shoppers in Nairobi's Gikomba market can turn up
The Global Business of Secondhand Clothes Thrives in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Shaded by ragged squares of canvas, amid choking dust and the noise of hawkers, shoppers in Nairobi's Gikomba market can turn up
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.