Meta Expected to Unveil Smart Glasses Without Camera
Smart glasses have become a target of criticism in recent months amid growing concerns they can be used to record people without their consent.
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News & Analysis
L’Eclaireur's Patrick Aramburu on the Parisian Retailer's 'Difficult' Approach
L'Eclaireur was one of the first stores to bring directional fashion to Paris. Chief buyer Patrick Aramburu sat down with BoF to discuss how the store's uniquely 'difficult' approach invites customers to interact, not just transact.
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Milan Fashion Designers Say: 'Go Ahead and Relax'
MILAN, Italy — Go ahead and relax: Next season's menswear fashion will be easy to wear and at times even athletic without requiring, or necessarily
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Andrea Panconesi of Luisa Via Roma on Becoming a Global E-tailer
BoF sat down with Luisa Via Roma chief executive Andrea Panconesi to discuss how the store grew from a small hat boutique, founded in Florence in 1930, to a global fashion e-commerce player.
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Toby Bateman on Mr Porter's Mandate and Expanding into Fine Watches
BoF spoke to Toby Bateman, fashion director at Mr Porter, to learn about the e-tailer's mandate in today's menswear market and its move into new product categories, including fine watches.
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Pitti’s Peacocks and the Liberation of Men’s Style
Street style imagery from Pitti Uomo, capturing the élan and flair of the fair’s attendees, has played a major role in liberating men’s style and democratising dandyism. BoF reports.
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Joshua Schulman on Bergdorf Goodman’s Menswear Business, Recast and Re-Energised
Bergdorf Goodman's dedicated men's store has been remodeled and recast using a new sub-brand: Goodman’s. BoF sat down with Joshua Schulman, president of Bergdorf Goodman, to learn more about the New York department store's menswear business and the recent changes.
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How Marcelo Burlon Built County of Milan
BoF columnist Susanna Lau examines how Marcelo Burlon built a budding multi-category streetwear business based on authenticity, social media and a little help from his friends.
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The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part II: New Frontiers and Building Brand Pitti
Since its inception, Pitti Uomo has grown into the largest and most influential menswear trade show of its kind. In the second instalment of a two-part series, we examine how Pitti Uomo became a global player.
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Italian Prime Minister and BoF Honour 30 Leading Menswear Retailers
In Florence's historic Palazzo Vecchio, the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and BoF founder Imran Amed honoured 30 leading global menswear retailers on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of 'Firenze Home Town of Fashion.'
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Menswear’s New Staples
Well-dressed men have long built their wardrobes around a set of traditional menswear staples ranging from suits to brogues. Now, driven by cultural shifts and a booming menswear market, a new set of essential products has emerged.
Fashion Week
No Signs of Slowing in the Global Menswear Market
For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.
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The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part I: Provenance and Power
The development of modern menswear is inextricably linked to the city of Florence and Pitti Uomo, the largest menswear trade show of its kind. In part one of a two-part series, we examine the evolution of Pitti Uomo.
The News in Brief
Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.