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.
menswear
News & Analysis
The Plus-Sized Menswear Opportunity
"Despite the reluctance of some retailers to change, something is definitely stirring. The buzzword now is 'inclusivity': big guys don’t want to be
The Plus-Sized Menswear Opportunity
"Despite the reluctance of some retailers to change, something is definitely stirring. The buzzword now is 'inclusivity': big guys don’t want to be
Retail
BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket
BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."
BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket
BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."
Retail
Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017
After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.
Hugo Boss Sees Chance of Returning to Profit Growth in 2017
After years of struggle, Hugo Boss is seeking to revive under the leadership of Mark Langer, the former finance chief who was promoted to chief executive officer in May.
News & Analysis
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
African Menswear Goes Global
From the racks of Tokyo retailers to the showrooms of Pitti Uomo, African menswear brands are enjoying both critical and commercial acclaim.
Fashion Week
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Hope Trumps Fear at the London Men’s Shows
At the London men’s shows there was a new kind of Blitz spirit, as the looming spectre of Brexit prompted a creative call to arms from the city’s emerging designers.
Fashion Week
What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.
What’s the Future of Men’s Fashion Weeks?
As more and more brands integrate their men’s and women’s shows, the industry needs a more fluid approach to fashion week.
News & Analysis
Report: Bonobos to Raise $100M
Bonobos is said to be in talks to raise $100 million in a deal valuing the company at roughly half a billion dollars.
Report: Bonobos to Raise $100M
Bonobos is said to be in talks to raise $100 million in a deal valuing the company at roughly half a billion dollars.
News & Analysis
H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers
A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.
H&M Trades Beckham for Weeknd in Push for Younger Shoppers
A near five-year partnership with Beckham, 41, will end this fall, Stockholm-based H&M said Wednesday.
News & Analysis
Is Silicon Valley Taking Menswear More Seriously?
"As menswear spending increases, a new generation of startups hopes to dress the modern male."
Is Silicon Valley Taking Menswear More Seriously?
"As menswear spending increases, a new generation of startups hopes to dress the modern male."
News & Analysis
The Great Creative Director Experiment Continues...
"With Justin O'Shea 's shock departure after only seven months at the helm of Brioni, we ask the industry experts what makes a great creative
The Great Creative Director Experiment Continues...
"With Justin O'Shea 's shock departure after only seven months at the helm of Brioni, we ask the industry experts what makes a great creative
Luxury
Justin O'Shea Exits Brioni
O'Shea was appointed creative director of the Kering-owned fashion house in March of this year.
Justin O'Shea Exits Brioni
O'Shea was appointed creative director of the Kering-owned fashion house in March of this year.
News & Analysis
Never Rent An Ugly Tux Again: These Startups Want To Disrupt Men's Wearhouse
"The Black Tux and Combatant Gentlemen are trying to drag men's suiting into the 21st century."
Never Rent An Ugly Tux Again: These Startups Want To Disrupt Men's Wearhouse
"The Black Tux and Combatant Gentlemen are trying to drag men's suiting into the 21st century."
The News in Brief
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
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.