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.
influencers
News & Analysis
Introducing the BoF 500 Class of 2024
Explore the 100 new additions to The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
Introducing the BoF 500 Class of 2024
Explore the 100 new additions to The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
News & Analysis
Alessandro Michele, Michelle Yeoh, Francesca Bellettini, Zac Posen and Angel Reese Are Our BoF 500 Cover Stars
On Friday September 27, The BoF 500 Class of 2024 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with five members of our global community as they embark on new chapters in their careers.
Alessandro Michele, Michelle Yeoh, Francesca Bellettini, Zac Posen and Angel Reese Are Our BoF 500 Cover Stars
On Friday September 27, The BoF 500 Class of 2024 will be unveiled. To mark the occasion, The Business of Fashion sat down with five members of our global community as they embark on new chapters in their careers.
Beauty
‘Mormon Wives’ Puts Momfluencers’ Selling Power in the Spotlight
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on Hulu sheds light on a powerful influencer segment that drives shopping habits well beyond Salt Lake City.
‘Mormon Wives’ Puts Momfluencers’ Selling Power in the Spotlight
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on Hulu sheds light on a powerful influencer segment that drives shopping habits well beyond Salt Lake City.
Beauty
What Would a Post-TikTok US Mean for Brands? Look to India
TikTok’s future in the US is being put to the test this week, as the ByteDance-owned app fights its looming ban in court. If its efforts fail, India’s social media marketing landscape could serve as a blueprint for brands in a post-TikTok world.
What Would a Post-TikTok US Mean for Brands? Look to India
TikTok’s future in the US is being put to the test this week, as the ByteDance-owned app fights its looming ban in court. If its efforts fail, India’s social media marketing landscape could serve as a blueprint for brands in a post-TikTok world.
Marketing
Who Gets to Own a Meme?
Multiple people applied to trademark the viral phrase “very demure, very mindful,” bringing into focus the question of who gets to capitalise on cultural moments.
Who Gets to Own a Meme?
Multiple people applied to trademark the viral phrase “very demure, very mindful,” bringing into focus the question of who gets to capitalise on cultural moments.
Beauty
The Dangers of ‘Casualising’ Injectables
From botulism to HIV, horror stories of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have gained a national spotlight as consumers have turned to unlicensed practitioners.
The Dangers of ‘Casualising’ Injectables
From botulism to HIV, horror stories of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have gained a national spotlight as consumers have turned to unlicensed practitioners.
Beauty
Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips
Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.
Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips
Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.
Beauty
Tati Westbrook Settles Lawsuit, Leaves Halo Beauty, Plans to Relaunch Beauty Brand
The beauty guru announced that her legal drama over her supplement and beauty brands has come to an end.
Tati Westbrook Settles Lawsuit, Leaves Halo Beauty, Plans to Relaunch Beauty Brand
The beauty guru announced that her legal drama over her supplement and beauty brands has come to an end.
Retail
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
J.Crew’s Unorthodox Olympics Moment
The American retailer was able to tap into the cachet of the world’s largest sporting event without being an official sponsor or licensee. The result was one of its most successful collaborations in recent memory.
Marketing
ShopMy Puts Its Spin on the Sponsored Post
With its new “Opportunities” feature, ShopMy will facilitate deals that allow brands to be able to pay influencers for organic mentions on their channels.
ShopMy Puts Its Spin on the Sponsored Post
With its new “Opportunities” feature, ShopMy will facilitate deals that allow brands to be able to pay influencers for organic mentions on their channels.
Beauty
The End of ‘Unfiltered’ TikTok
TikTok was once thought of as the anti-Instagram where influencers stopped being polite and started getting real. Now that it has matured, brands are adapting to a new reality.
The End of ‘Unfiltered’ TikTok
TikTok was once thought of as the anti-Instagram where influencers stopped being polite and started getting real. Now that it has matured, brands are adapting to a new reality.
Partner Content
Building Positive Impact Through Resilience and Achievements
Change-makers Malala Yousafzai and HRH Princess Beatrice, together with sporting icons Maria Sharapova and Billie Jean King, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Aman Essentials’ Kristina Romanova for a dinner in London’s Mayfair.
Building Positive Impact Through Resilience and Achievements
Change-makers Malala Yousafzai and HRH Princess Beatrice, together with sporting icons Maria Sharapova and Billie Jean King, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and Aman Essentials’ Kristina Romanova for a dinner in London’s Mayfair.
The News in Brief
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.
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.