Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
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News & Analysis
Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift
In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.
Raf Simons Starts at Calvin Klein, Marking Strategic Shift
In a bold and widely anticipated move, Raf Simons has been named chief creative officer of Calvin Klein, bringing his signature minimalist aesthetic to the iconic American brand, the company has confirmed.
Financial Markets
Armani Creates Foundation as Succession Issue Looms
Giorgio Armani has said he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business.
Armani Creates Foundation as Succession Issue Looms
Giorgio Armani has said he would create a foundation in his name, for the first time shedding some light on succession plans for his fashion business.
News & Analysis
Roberto Cavalli Names Former Versace Head as New CEO
Roberto Cavalli has named former Versace head Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive as it seeks to relaunch under a new owner.
Roberto Cavalli Names Former Versace Head as New CEO
Roberto Cavalli has named former Versace head Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive as it seeks to relaunch under a new owner.
Fashion Week
Armani Chooses Paris Over Milan for Emporio Line September Show
Giorgio Armani said his younger and more accessible Emporio Armani line would go on show in Paris in September instead of Milan, but that this was a one-off.
Armani Chooses Paris Over Milan for Emporio Line September Show
Giorgio Armani said his younger and more accessible Emporio Armani line would go on show in Paris in September instead of Milan, but that this was a one-off.
News & Analysis
Fashion's Gaultier to Design Capsule Collection For OVS
Italian retailer OVS has announced that designer Jean Paul Gaultier will do a capsule collection that will be in stores in November.
Fashion's Gaultier to Design Capsule Collection For OVS
Italian retailer OVS has announced that designer Jean Paul Gaultier will do a capsule collection that will be in stores in November.
Marketing
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
News & Analysis
Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Top €6 billion in 2015
Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of global fashion group and Zara owner Inditex , held more than €6 billion ($6.6 billion) in prime real estate assets at the end of 2015.
Zara Founder's Real Estate Assets Top €6 billion in 2015
Amancio Ortega, Europe's richest man and founder of global fashion group and Zara owner Inditex , held more than €6 billion ($6.6 billion) in prime real estate assets at the end of 2015.
News & Analysis
Turning Around Tiffany
Tiffany chief executive Frederic Cumenal shares his plans for remaking the 179-year-old jewellery house along with its new advertising campaign, conceived by Grace Coddington.
Turning Around Tiffany
Tiffany chief executive Frederic Cumenal shares his plans for remaking the 179-year-old jewellery house along with its new advertising campaign, conceived by Grace Coddington.
Media
Nick Knight, Techno-Shaman
Tim Blanks sits down with Nick Knight to talk creativity in a connected world.
Nick Knight, Techno-Shaman
Tim Blanks sits down with Nick Knight to talk creativity in a connected world.
Fashion Week
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
News & Analysis
Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’
Sidney Toledano: 'Expect a New Dior'
Dior Couture chief executive Sidney Toledano speaks to BoF on why Maria Grazia Chiuri was the best choice to align the house with ‘the needs of the women of today and tomorrow — globally.’
Fashion Week
Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.
Identity Theft at Paris Couture
In a couture season ‘hijacked’ by marketers, Mr Martin Margiela was at the center of the problem and the solution.
The News in Brief
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.
J&J to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc-Related Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson on Monday said it agreed to a $5.5 billion commitment to resolve years of litigation related to claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.