Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
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China
Media Exodus Risks Chinese Fashion Upset
Several big editorial departures could impact China’s fashion media and change the balance of power within the industry.
Media Exodus Risks Chinese Fashion Upset
Several big editorial departures could impact China’s fashion media and change the balance of power within the industry.
Financial Markets
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
Fashion Week
Tokyo’s Cult of Exclusivity Rules Fashion Week
Fashion week in Japan leaves outsiders feeling both highly impressed and highly frustrated, as many talented designers seem uninterested in doing business abroad.
Tokyo’s Cult of Exclusivity Rules Fashion Week
Fashion week in Japan leaves outsiders feeling both highly impressed and highly frustrated, as many talented designers seem uninterested in doing business abroad.
Retail
Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion
Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.
Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion
Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.
Sustainability
Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia
Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.
Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia
Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.
China
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
Chinese Consumers Spent $146 Billion Over Spring Festival
As China ushered in the Year of the Dog with a flurry of spending, who were the biggest winners and losers? BoF investigates in this month's China Edit.
Global Markets
China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial
The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.
China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial
The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.
Global Markets
Top Chinese Fashion Groups Jostle for Market Share
Chinese fashion groups like EPO are keeping one step ahead by diversifying their portfolios and upgrading product ranges.
Top Chinese Fashion Groups Jostle for Market Share
Chinese fashion groups like EPO are keeping one step ahead by diversifying their portfolios and upgrading product ranges.
Global Markets
Can Hong Kong Keep the Cool Factor?
Hong Kong has long been a key player in the global fashion business, but as the creative industries become ever stronger on the Chinese Mainland, the city is losing its influence.
Can Hong Kong Keep the Cool Factor?
Hong Kong has long been a key player in the global fashion business, but as the creative industries become ever stronger on the Chinese Mainland, the city is losing its influence.
China
Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses
In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores the flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the fashion sector.
Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses
In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores the flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the fashion sector.
Global Markets
Spain and Portugal Reboot the Iberian Fashion Market
As Spain and Portugal return to pre-crisis growth and tourism levels, who will be the winners and losers as new global players enter the market?
Spain and Portugal Reboot the Iberian Fashion Market
As Spain and Portugal return to pre-crisis growth and tourism levels, who will be the winners and losers as new global players enter the market?
Global Markets
The Growing Power of Latin Fashion Media
Latin America boasts a colourful deck of beloved, local magazines that continue to persuade loyal readers to buy fashion and luxury, despite turbulent times for print media.
The Growing Power of Latin Fashion Media
Latin America boasts a colourful deck of beloved, local magazines that continue to persuade loyal readers to buy fashion and luxury, despite turbulent times for print media.
The News in Brief
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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.
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.