Reformation Valued at $886 Million in NYSE Debut
The Permira-backed womenswear retailer and some of its shareholders had raised $211 million in its IPO on Wednesday, with shares opening at $15 apiece.
leadership
Luxury
Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO
The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.
Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO
The former Prada Group executive will succeed Eraldo Poletto, who left the company in 2023.
Beauty
Tatcha Names New CEO
The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.
Tatcha Names New CEO
The Japanese-inspired luxury skincare brand has appointed Diane Kim as its new chief executive officer, following the departure of Mary Yee in Oct. 2025.
Retail
Report: Richard Baker to Exit Saks Global; Geoffroy van Raemdonck Waiting in the Wings
The CEO is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.
Report: Richard Baker to Exit Saks Global; Geoffroy van Raemdonck Waiting in the Wings
The CEO is departing less than two weeks after taking over the top job as the beleaguered luxury conglomerate he created prepares to restructure under bankruptcy court protection.
Luxury
Roksanda Appoints Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer
The former Temperley executive will assume the position of CEO effective immediately.
Roksanda Appoints Patricia Sancho as Chief Executive Officer
The former Temperley executive will assume the position of CEO effective immediately.
Retail
Drake’s Leaves Its British Preppiness Intact Under New Owner
The 49-year-old menswear brand, known for its exacting preppy aesthetic and English craftsmanship, is now majority-owned by a Danish billionaire. Co-owner and creative director, Michael Hill told BoF that radical change isn’t set to follow.
Drake’s Leaves Its British Preppiness Intact Under New Owner
The 49-year-old menswear brand, known for its exacting preppy aesthetic and English craftsmanship, is now majority-owned by a Danish billionaire. Co-owner and creative director, Michael Hill told BoF that radical change isn’t set to follow.
Retail
Ssense Founders Win Bid to Retain Ownership
The company announced on Sunday that the Atallah family will remain owners of the Montreal-based luxury e-tailer, in partnership with a Canadian multi-family office, in a transaction pending regulatory approval.
Ssense Founders Win Bid to Retain Ownership
The company announced on Sunday that the Atallah family will remain owners of the Montreal-based luxury e-tailer, in partnership with a Canadian multi-family office, in a transaction pending regulatory approval.
Retail
Alo Appoints Benedetta Petruzzo as CEO of International
The former Miu Miu chief executive, who was recruited by Dior in 2024 to be managing director, will oversee the Los Angeles-based activewear brand’s global expansion.
Alo Appoints Benedetta Petruzzo as CEO of International
The former Miu Miu chief executive, who was recruited by Dior in 2024 to be managing director, will oversee the Los Angeles-based activewear brand’s global expansion.
Technology
AI Is Shaking Up Fashion’s Workforce
Brands need to prepare as AI transforms a number of the industry's existing roles, and creates new ones, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
AI Is Shaking Up Fashion’s Workforce
Brands need to prepare as AI transforms a number of the industry's existing roles, and creates new ones, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Workplace & Talent
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Appoints Its First Chief People Officer
Former Etsy HR chief Kim Seymour joins the brand, valued at $5 billion, as it builds out leadership across beauty, retail and international markets.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Appoints Its First Chief People Officer
Former Etsy HR chief Kim Seymour joins the brand, valued at $5 billion, as it builds out leadership across beauty, retail and international markets.
Beauty
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
Retail
Fast Retailing Names Francesco Risso Creative Director of GU
The former Marni creative director will also release a collaboration with Fast Retailing’s flagship brand, Uniqlo, later this year.
Fast Retailing Names Francesco Risso Creative Director of GU
The former Marni creative director will also release a collaboration with Fast Retailing’s flagship brand, Uniqlo, later this year.
Media
Vogue Japan Announces New Head of Editorial Content
Kazumi Asamura Hayashi will take the helm later this month, marking a new chapter for Vogue Japan after a leadership transition at Condé Nast Japan.
Vogue Japan Announces New Head of Editorial Content
Kazumi Asamura Hayashi will take the helm later this month, marking a new chapter for Vogue Japan after a leadership transition at Condé Nast Japan.
The News in Brief
Puig Reports First-Half Revenue Growth After Estee Lauder Talks End
The Spanish beauty company reported first-half revenue growth on strong demand for makeup from Charlotte Tilbury.
Canada Goose Beats Revenue Estimates as Demand Holds Up
The outerwear brand beat expectations for first-quarter revenue, but new US tariffs on Canadian could affect future earnings.
Steven Madden Tops Expectations and Lifts Full-Year Outlook
The retailer raised its full-year revenue forecast again as its integration of luxury brand Kurt Geiger last year provided a tailwind.
Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.