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.
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
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.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.