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.
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News & Analysis
Introducing BoF's Menswear Hub
BoF is delighted to unveil a hub focused on Menswear in partnership with Pitti Immagine. The hub will feature menswear-focused news and analysis, not just from Pitti, but also from London, Milan, Paris and beyond.
News & Analysis
In London, From Emerging Designers to Emerging Businesses?
Will new initiatives like the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund succeed in transforming London from a capital of emerging designers to a capital of emerging businesses? BoF reports.
News & Analysis
Men's Wearhouse Gets FTC Nod to Sew up Jos. A. Bank Deal
WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. antitrust officials on Friday gave the green light for the proposed merger of Men's Wearhouse Inc and Jos. A. Bank
Workplace & Talent
John Varvatos Says It’s All About Focus
As John Varvatos launches a new flagship on New York’s Madison Avenue, part of an ambitious global retail rollout, BoF sits down with the designer to learn how he built his business at the intersection of fashion and rock n’ roll.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | Inside Raf Simons’ Kvadrat Collaboration
Raf Simons talks to BoF about stiff fabric, speed and working with textiles manufacturer Kvadrat, the secret partner behind the Raf Simons Sterling Ruby collection.
News & Analysis
The Spotlight | Pieter
This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on London-based menswear designer Sebastiaan Pieter, whose debut collection offers an intriguing amalgamation of stunted, gender-bending tailoring and Middle Eastern- and Asian-influenced silhouettes.
News & Analysis
Plans for New York Men’s Fashion Week Stalled
In a fast-growing men’s fashion market, plans to mount a New York Men’s Fashion Week, once expected to debut this July, appear to have stalled. BoF reports.
News & Analysis
Top Boys: Male Supermodels in the Making?
Today, in the first instalment of Cover Stories, we explore the story behind the March cover of Details. As the luxury menswear market continues to grow, an elite group of male models are leaving behind the traditional confines of namelessness and emerging as brands in and of themselves. Will they become household names?
News & Analysis
A Row of Opportunity, Part 2
Yesterday, in part 1, BoF examined how several Savile Row tailors are leveraging their unique heritage to launch more scalable ready-to-wear lines with new vigour. Today, we look at the impact on ‘The Row’ and the competition it faces.
News & Analysis
A Row of Opportunity, Part 1
In a fast-growing global menswear market, London's Savile Row, the traditional bastion of bespoke tailoring, is leveraging its unique, internationally-recognised heritage to launch more scalable ready-to-wear lines with new vigour. BoF reports.
News & Analysis
12 Fashion Experts Look Back at the Menswear Season That Was
BoF speaks to industry insiders about the menswear season that just wrapped.
Fashion Week
Umit Benan's Recalculation
Why did Umit Benan decide to leave Milan Fashion Week for Paris?
The News in Brief
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
H&M Profit Rises on Tariff Refunds as Sales Remain Sluggish
US tariff refunds drove an increase operating profit, even as the fast-fashion retailer has struggled to deliver consistent sales growth.
Arnault Clan to Change LVMH Holding Structure to Ensure Control
Under the plan, the world’s biggest luxury group will be controlled by one entity, Agache SCA, after Christian Dior SE, one of the current holding companies of LVMH, is delisted.
JD Sports Says Nike Turnaround Is Only a Matter of Time
Dominic Platt, chief financial officer of the British sportswear retailer, told Reuters, ‘Much as there's a lot of talk about Nike, it's still the most popular brand out there and it's still a very strong brand.’
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
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.
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.