Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
menswear
Fashion Week
Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption
With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.
Big Designers Step off London Men's Catwalk Amid Digital Disruption
With a shortage of big names on the catwalk this year, organisers said the event was returning to how it was originally envisioned — as a platform for young British talent.
Beauty
How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year
The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.
How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year
The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.
News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.
BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.
News & Analysis
Thom Sweeney To Open New York Outpost
The new Soho store marks the British brand’s first venture outside of the UK and will offer ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke suiting.
Thom Sweeney To Open New York Outpost
The new Soho store marks the British brand’s first venture outside of the UK and will offer ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke suiting.
News & Analysis
Designer Simon Spurr Returns to Ready-to-Wear
The Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren veteran is back as creative director of Neapolitan label Eidos.
Designer Simon Spurr Returns to Ready-to-Wear
The Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren veteran is back as creative director of Neapolitan label Eidos.
News & Analysis
How Come The Most Enduring Icons Of Masculine Style Are All Six Feet Under?
"One of the problems in trying to define who are today's icons of cool and style is that fashion has taken over."
How Come The Most Enduring Icons Of Masculine Style Are All Six Feet Under?
"One of the problems in trying to define who are today's icons of cool and style is that fashion has taken over."
News & Analysis
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart
"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart
"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."
Retail
Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million
The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.
Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million
The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.
Luxury
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
Retail
Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership
Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.
Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership
Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.
News & Analysis
J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.
J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.