Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Luxury
Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s
In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
Sustainability
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
News & Analysis
Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano Gives Up Daily Duties Amid Probe for Improper Conduct
He is relinquishing his day-to-day responsibilities at the company after model and actress Kate Upton accused Marciano of using his power to harass women.
News & Analysis
LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com
Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
News & Analysis
Guess Plunges After Kate Upton Accuses Co-Founder of Harassment
The brand suffered its worst stock decline in more than two months, with shares falling as much as 12 percent to $16.16, after gaining almost 40 percent last year.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments
This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.
News & Analysis
On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty
The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.
News & Analysis
Bruce Weber Sex Abuse Allegations Mount
BoF can reveal new allegations of sexual misconduct against photographer Bruce Weber, stretching back to 1982.
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.