Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
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Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Sotheby's CEO, Vedovotto at Kering, Refinery29's Fashion Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Sotheby's CEO, Vedovotto at Kering, Refinery29's Fashion Director
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Luxury
BoF in Conversation with Stella McCartney
Imran Amed sat down with Stella McCartney to discuss how she built the world’s first sizeable sustainable luxury brand in this in-depth video interview.
BoF in Conversation with Stella McCartney
Imran Amed sat down with Stella McCartney to discuss how she built the world’s first sizeable sustainable luxury brand in this in-depth video interview.
Retail
Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires
The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.
Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires
The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Paul Smith Appoint New Creative Directors
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Power Moves | Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Paul Smith Appoint New Creative Directors
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
News & Analysis
J. Crew Admits Failure in Women's Clothing
J. Crew failed at women’s fashion last year, the company’s chief executive admitted on Wednesday.
J. Crew Admits Failure in Women's Clothing
J. Crew failed at women’s fashion last year, the company’s chief executive admitted on Wednesday.
News & Analysis
Dolce & Gabbana's Family Values
The glitzy fashion label Dolce & Gabbana is trending on Twitter for the wrong reason. In the end, however, it may do the designers a world of good.
Dolce & Gabbana's Family Values
The glitzy fashion label Dolce & Gabbana is trending on Twitter for the wrong reason. In the end, however, it may do the designers a world of good.
News & Analysis
JPG Moves On
" Jean Paul Gaultier 's first ready-to-wear venture since he shuttered his eponymous line last year will be with Japanese retailer Seven and i
JPG Moves On
" Jean Paul Gaultier 's first ready-to-wear venture since he shuttered his eponymous line last year will be with Japanese retailer Seven and i
News & Analysis
Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands
A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.
Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands
A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.
Luxury
Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
Galliano, McQueen and The Scent of Couture
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: two new books on John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, and the logic behind Viktor & Rolf's new focus on haute couture.
Technology
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
News & Analysis
At Madewell, Mickey Drexler’s Third Act
"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."
At Madewell, Mickey Drexler’s Third Act
"There are few fashion merchants who have better defined affordable American style than Mickey Drexler."
The News in Brief
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.
Henkel Raises Sales Guidance for 2026
The German conglomerate and Schwarzkopf parent lifted its annual sales forecast, though growth for its adhesives unit outpaced its consumer brands.
EBay Gives Solid Outlook, Says It Paid More to Acquire Depop
The resale marketplace beat sales and profit expectations but said its purchase price for Depop was $200 million more than initially announced.
Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.
Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending
The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.
Shiseido’s Profits Recover in First Half Amid Turnaround
Growth turned positive in the second quarter, driven by key regions like the Americas, as the Japanese giant executes its yearlong restructuring plan.