Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
music
Luxury
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
News & Analysis
Adidas Ventures Further Into Lifestyle Gear With Zound Deal
The sporting-goods maker is venturing further into lifestyle products, as it teams up with Zound to sell headphones.
Adidas Ventures Further Into Lifestyle Gear With Zound Deal
The sporting-goods maker is venturing further into lifestyle products, as it teams up with Zound to sell headphones.
News & Analysis
Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show
Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.
Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show
Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.
News & Analysis
Justin O’Shea and Metallica Reunite on Music Merch
The collection will be unveiled Friday afternoon at London’s Selfridges with a guerrilla-style presentation.
Justin O’Shea and Metallica Reunite on Music Merch
The collection will be unveiled Friday afternoon at London’s Selfridges with a guerrilla-style presentation.
Technology
Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.
Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.
News & Analysis
Why Africa’s Musicians Are a Marketing Goldmine
Stylish, dynamic and extremely popular, Afrobeats stars are brand ambassadors for many multinationals in Africa but the fashion industry has yet to grasp their value.
Why Africa’s Musicians Are a Marketing Goldmine
Stylish, dynamic and extremely popular, Afrobeats stars are brand ambassadors for many multinationals in Africa but the fashion industry has yet to grasp their value.
News & Analysis
What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé
Fashion's formulaic approach to communications is holding it back, argues BoF's Imran Amed.
What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé
Fashion's formulaic approach to communications is holding it back, argues BoF's Imran Amed.
Marketing
At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.
At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.
Fashion Week
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
News & Analysis
Meet the Musicians in Maison Kitsuné’s Latest Mixtape
It used to be enough for a luxury fashion company to just make clothes. Now it’s expected to provide an entire experience, in-store and beyond.
Meet the Musicians in Maison Kitsuné’s Latest Mixtape
It used to be enough for a luxury fashion company to just make clothes. Now it’s expected to provide an entire experience, in-store and beyond.
Technology
Burberry Becomes First Fashion Brand to Launch Apple Music Channel
UK luxury-goods maker Burberry Group Plc introduced a channel on Apple Inc.’s music service in the latest example of the fashion and technology industries coming together.
Burberry Becomes First Fashion Brand to Launch Apple Music Channel
UK luxury-goods maker Burberry Group Plc introduced a channel on Apple Inc.’s music service in the latest example of the fashion and technology industries coming together.
News & Analysis
Can Maison Kitsuné Make Its Fox the Next Crocodile?
"With a number of store openings and collaborations planned for Maison Kitsuné in 2015, founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc hope to see its
Can Maison Kitsuné Make Its Fox the Next Crocodile?
"With a number of store openings and collaborations planned for Maison Kitsuné in 2015, founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc hope to see its
The News in Brief
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.