Style Capital Acquires Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s N21
Financial details of the deal for the Milan-based brand weren’t disclosed.
leadership
Workplace & Talent
Fashion Is Done With Remote Work
Retailers, publishers and brands are tightening return-to-office mandates as fully remote roles fall out of favour — but execution, not attendance, will determine whether the shift pays off.
Retail
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Luxury
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.
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.
Luxury
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The News in Brief
Lagos Fashion Week Continues to Flex its Pan-African Muscle
The buzzy Nigerian fashion event has attracted a cohort from across the continent, with designers from South Africa, Uganda and Morocco presenting their collections in the Nigerian city.
Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.