Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
menswear
Luxury
Why Dior Men Is Targeting Tokyo
The French label’s first-ever travelling Pre-Fall menswear show and a pop-up selling a special Summer 2019 capsule collection are set to hit Tokyo next week.
Why Dior Men Is Targeting Tokyo
The French label’s first-ever travelling Pre-Fall menswear show and a pop-up selling a special Summer 2019 capsule collection are set to hit Tokyo next week.
Beauty
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
Financial Markets
Nuo Capital Acquires Stake in Slowear
The investment will help the Italian fashion group double its turnover to €100 million in the next five years.
Nuo Capital Acquires Stake in Slowear
The investment will help the Italian fashion group double its turnover to €100 million in the next five years.
Media
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Retail
Will the Launch of Madewell Men's Boost J.Crew?
President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
Will the Launch of Madewell Men's Boost J.Crew?
President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
News & Analysis
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
Luxury
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
News & Analysis
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
Luxury
Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes
The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.
Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes
The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.
News & Analysis
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
Fashion Week
A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus
The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.
A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus
The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.
Luxury
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.