Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
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Media
Secrets of the Supermodel Trade
Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.
Secrets of the Supermodel Trade
Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.
Retail
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China
At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.
China
Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.
Future-Proofing the Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The recent acquisition of Thom Browne and a more casual approach to product are keeping the menswear giant one step ahead, says chief executive Ermenegildo Zegna.
China
In a Digital World, Harrods Bets on Tradition
The British department store’s CEO believes tradition will give the business a competitive edge in a fast-changing market.
In a Digital World, Harrods Bets on Tradition
The British department store’s CEO believes tradition will give the business a competitive edge in a fast-changing market.
Retail
Gucci’s Roadmap for Growth
President and chief executive Marco Bizzarri talks future growth, that leaked video message to employees and continued trouble with China’s e-commerce ecosystem.
Gucci’s Roadmap for Growth
President and chief executive Marco Bizzarri talks future growth, that leaked video message to employees and continued trouble with China’s e-commerce ecosystem.
China
Navigating New Business Frontiers at the BoF China Summit
Executives from Tmall, Tencent, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Harrods and Bulgari gathered during Shanghai Fashion Week to debate hot-button issues at the BoF China Summit.
Navigating New Business Frontiers at the BoF China Summit
Executives from Tmall, Tencent, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, Harrods and Bulgari gathered during Shanghai Fashion Week to debate hot-button issues at the BoF China Summit.
Fashion Week
Shanghai’s Hotbed of Entrepreneurship
As the ecosystem around Shanghai Fashion Week matures, a young professional class of fashion upstarts are focused on finding new opportunities on and off the catwalk.
Shanghai’s Hotbed of Entrepreneurship
As the ecosystem around Shanghai Fashion Week matures, a young professional class of fashion upstarts are focused on finding new opportunities on and off the catwalk.
News & Analysis
How China’s Internet Moguls Are Rebooting Fashion
No one is pushing the country's fashion market further or faster than billionaire rivals Jack Ma and Pony Ma, the founders of Alibaba and Tencent.
How China’s Internet Moguls Are Rebooting Fashion
No one is pushing the country's fashion market further or faster than billionaire rivals Jack Ma and Pony Ma, the founders of Alibaba and Tencent.
Retail
New Asian Shoppers Drive Japan’s Travel Retail Boom
Big spenders from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are making their mark on Japan’s travel retail market during peak tourist seasons like ‘hanami’ and ‘koyo’.
New Asian Shoppers Drive Japan’s Travel Retail Boom
Big spenders from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are making their mark on Japan’s travel retail market during peak tourist seasons like ‘hanami’ and ‘koyo’.
Global Markets
Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia’s Fashion Industry
With 7,000 former FARC rebels trying to find their way back into civil society, Colombia’s $8 billion fashion industry has a unique role to play in the reconciliation of the country after 50-years of conflict. BoF investigates.
Rebels Get Rehab in Colombia’s Fashion Industry
With 7,000 former FARC rebels trying to find their way back into civil society, Colombia’s $8 billion fashion industry has a unique role to play in the reconciliation of the country after 50-years of conflict. BoF investigates.
News & Analysis
Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival
Tokyo Girls Collection is a shoppable mega-show so popular that it causes hysteria, but only a few brands outside Japan have tapped into this colossal direct-to-consumer opportunity.
Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival
Tokyo Girls Collection is a shoppable mega-show so popular that it causes hysteria, but only a few brands outside Japan have tapped into this colossal direct-to-consumer opportunity.
China
Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia
Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.
Tommy Hilfiger’s Pivot to Asia
Ahead of its TommyNow show in Shanghai, the brand shares its big plans for Asia. Standing in its way are a crowded marketplace, fickle consumers and the potential fallout from a trade war.
The News in Brief
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.
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.