Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
materials
Sustainability
The Best of BoF: Fashion’s Sustainability Reckoning
From innovative materials to regulatory crackdowns, 2022 was a year that pushed the fashion industry to rethink how it operates.
The Best of BoF: Fashion’s Sustainability Reckoning
From innovative materials to regulatory crackdowns, 2022 was a year that pushed the fashion industry to rethink how it operates.
Sustainability
The Debrief | Is ‘Vegan Leather’ Better?
A number of products made from leather alternatives have begun to hit store shelves. BoF’s chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent unpacks why it’s so hard to market — and scale — these new products.
The Debrief | Is ‘Vegan Leather’ Better?
A number of products made from leather alternatives have begun to hit store shelves. BoF’s chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent unpacks why it’s so hard to market — and scale — these new products.
Workplace & Talent
How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.
How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.
Partner Content
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
Sustainability
PETA Launches $1 Million ‘Vegan Wool’ Prize
$1 million will be rewarded to the first individual or small business to successfully develop a sophisticated animal-free alternative to wool, the animal rights group announced Thursday.
PETA Launches $1 Million ‘Vegan Wool’ Prize
$1 million will be rewarded to the first individual or small business to successfully develop a sophisticated animal-free alternative to wool, the animal rights group announced Thursday.
Sustainability
Why Fashion Still Uses Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Brands from Canada Goose to Patagonia still rely on PFAS for performance attributes like waterproofing.
Why Fashion Still Uses Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Brands from Canada Goose to Patagonia still rely on PFAS for performance attributes like waterproofing.
Topics
Russian Oil Is Making Its Way Into Western Wardrobes, Says Report
Major polyester producers in India and China have ratcheted up imports of Russian crude this year, according to a report published this week.
Russian Oil Is Making Its Way Into Western Wardrobes, Says Report
Major polyester producers in India and China have ratcheted up imports of Russian crude this year, according to a report published this week.
Retail
How to Approach Promotions This Holiday Season
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
How to Approach Promotions This Holiday Season
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
Sustainability
The Truth About ‘Vegan Leather’
Leather alternatives have been boosted as eco-innovation and dismissed as mere plastic, but the truth is more complicated than that and demands clearer marketing to avoid misleading consumers.
The Truth About ‘Vegan Leather’
Leather alternatives have been boosted as eco-innovation and dismissed as mere plastic, but the truth is more complicated than that and demands clearer marketing to avoid misleading consumers.
Luxury
Zegna Eyes High-End Suppliers as Fashion House Moves Upmarket
“These kinds of acquisitions would consolidate the perimeter of our supply chain and our Made in Italy platform from the very top, and make us more competitive in luxury textiles,” chief executive officer Gildo Zegna said in an interview in Milan.
Zegna Eyes High-End Suppliers as Fashion House Moves Upmarket
“These kinds of acquisitions would consolidate the perimeter of our supply chain and our Made in Italy platform from the very top, and make us more competitive in luxury textiles,” chief executive officer Gildo Zegna said in an interview in Milan.
Retail
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
Sustainability
The New Rules of Sustainability Marketing
A wide-ranging crackdown on greenwashing has snared major players from H&M to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Now regulators have issued new guidelines for how sustainability can be marketed.
The New Rules of Sustainability Marketing
A wide-ranging crackdown on greenwashing has snared major players from H&M to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Now regulators have issued new guidelines for how sustainability can be marketed.
The News in Brief
Dior and A24 Announce Two-Year Collaboration
The partnership, which will kick off at the A24-owned, New York-based Cherry Lane Theatre, will comprise live events for film and theatre featuring established and emerging creative talent.
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Macy’s Raises Annual Targets as Bloomingdale’s Drives Growth
The retailer's improved outlook reflects resilience among higher-income shoppers, despite broader economic uncertainty.
American Eagle Shares Slide on Margin Outlook, Weak Sales at Core Brands
Shares slumped over 11 percent in premarket trading Thursday, following a flat quarterly gross-margin forecast as persistent softness at the company's core brands outweighed a second-quarter revenue beat.
Primark to Start Home Delivery as Sales Fall Ahead of Split
The decision is a major about-face for the budget fashion chain as it tries to stem falling sales ahead of its split from Associated British Foods.
Nike Reassures Executives That Its Stock Is Still in the S&P 500
An internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg sought to clear up misunderstandings around the brand’s coming removal from the S&P 100.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.