The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.
London Fashion Week
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Retail
Why COS Is Showing at London Fashion Week
The H&M Group-owned brand is looking to regain relevance and reestablish itself as an “accessible luxury” powerhouse.
Fashion Week
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
Retail
London Designers Face ‘Most Challenging’ Season Yet
As London Fashion Week kicks off, the UK’s chaotic exit from the European Union and painful policy shifts on retail are adding to the challenges created by the pandemic.
Fashion Week
In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season
Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.
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Retail
Will This Time Be Different for Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney?
This week, everyone will be talking about fashion weeks in New York and London, the post-bankruptcy futures of Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney, and sales updates from the owners of Zara and H&M. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
News & Analysis
Can Fashion Really Change?
This week, everyone will be talking about whether the fashion industry can truly change its approach to race, LVMH's rocky path to acquiring Tiffany and London's all-digital fashion week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
The BoF Podcast: A Fashion Month Unlike Any Other
As wildfires swept across Australia and the coronavirus spread across the globe, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on how the world’s uncertainties have informed the Autumn/Winter 2020 season.
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Fashion Week
Erdem Loosens Things Up
The designer relaxed his grip on primness and poise, delivering a Cecil Beaton-inspired collection that proved the power of venturing outside one’s comfort zone.
China
Gucci, Other Fashion Brands Assess the Coronavirus Impact
This week, everyone will be talking about China's efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, red-carpet fashion at the Oscars and the start of London Fashion Week. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
China
At Caroline Hu, A Decadent Scene of Love and Decay
The BoF China Prize winner expanded her vocabulary beyond signature smocked textiles into extravagant gowns and wearable separates for a collection that will soon be ready for retail.
Fashion Week
Playing Out Contrasts at Victoria Beckham
It felt like a very complete collection, with a look for every mood, from sweeping volumes, intense colours and bold prints to haute bourgeois restraint and discretion.
The News in Brief
Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
Vyrao Acquired by Brand Platform Tresalis
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
China, US Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods
The trade deal covers an array of products, ranging from fois gras to cosmetics.
Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.
Edward Buchanan Opens New Creative Hub in Milan
A new space called The Situation will host exhibitions and residencies and provide resources to Black, queer and other under-represented creatives.
L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.