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.
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
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.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.