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.
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Technology
Arianee, NFT Platform for Fashion and Luxury, Raises €20 Million
Tech investment firm Tiger Global led the round, which also included previous backers such as Bpifrance, an investment fund backed by the French government.
Arianee, NFT Platform for Fashion and Luxury, Raises €20 Million
Tech investment firm Tiger Global led the round, which also included previous backers such as Bpifrance, an investment fund backed by the French government.
Technology
Benoit Pagotto: Fashion Brands Are Getting Community Building Wrong
At the BoF Professional Summit, RTFKT’s co-founder explained why he agreed to sell to Nike in 2021, and unpacked how brands can leverage web3 and associated technologies to grow their communities.
Benoit Pagotto: Fashion Brands Are Getting Community Building Wrong
At the BoF Professional Summit, RTFKT’s co-founder explained why he agreed to sell to Nike in 2021, and unpacked how brands can leverage web3 and associated technologies to grow their communities.
Technology
Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Technology
BoF and McKinsey experts unpack the special edition report, talk strategy for testing new technologies and staying competitive and answer audience questions.
Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Technology
BoF and McKinsey experts unpack the special edition report, talk strategy for testing new technologies and staying competitive and answer audience questions.
Retail
A Clubhouse for LA’s Crypto Cool Kids
How MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild and partner Ericka del Rosario are harnessing web3 to make their fashion boutique more sticky.
A Clubhouse for LA’s Crypto Cool Kids
How MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild and partner Ericka del Rosario are harnessing web3 to make their fashion boutique more sticky.
Technology
The Debrief: Who Is Designing Fashion in the Metaverse?
BoF’s Marc Bain chats with Lauren Sherman about the 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts bringing fashion into the virtual world.
The Debrief: Who Is Designing Fashion in the Metaverse?
BoF’s Marc Bain chats with Lauren Sherman about the 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts bringing fashion into the virtual world.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition
The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.
The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition
The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.
Technology
Learn How to Work With TikTok Creators at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with TikTok creators Nic Kaufmann and Wisdom Kaye.
Learn How to Work With TikTok Creators at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with TikTok creators Nic Kaufmann and Wisdom Kaye.
Technology
Learn From RTFKT’s Benoit Pagotto at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with a line-up of expert speakers sharing their experiences and advice on how brands should think about their metaverse strategies.
Learn From RTFKT’s Benoit Pagotto at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with a line-up of expert speakers sharing their experiences and advice on how brands should think about their metaverse strategies.
Technology
What Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Signals for Fashion’s Future on Social Media
The decline of Twitter is a symptom of what’s broken with social media — and why fashion may need to consider its future beyond such platforms.
What Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Signals for Fashion’s Future on Social Media
The decline of Twitter is a symptom of what’s broken with social media — and why fashion may need to consider its future beyond such platforms.
Technology
Web3 Is Coming. Are You Ready? Join Us at The BoF Professional Summit.
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Web3 Is Coming. Are You Ready? Join Us at The BoF Professional Summit.
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Technology
For RTFKT and Nike, Sneaker NFTs Are Just the Start
RTFKT hasn’t slowed down since Nike acquired the company last year. Its founders have a bold vision for their brand’s future as they seek to bridge the digital and physical worlds.
For RTFKT and Nike, Sneaker NFTs Are Just the Start
RTFKT hasn’t slowed down since Nike acquired the company last year. Its founders have a bold vision for their brand’s future as they seek to bridge the digital and physical worlds.
Technology
Walmart-Backed Flipkart to Test Web3, Metaverse Expansion
The e-commerce marketplace launched an in-house innovation arm called ‘Flipkart Labs’ which aims to test non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, virtual immersive storefronts and play-to-earn.
Walmart-Backed Flipkart to Test Web3, Metaverse Expansion
The e-commerce marketplace launched an in-house innovation arm called ‘Flipkart Labs’ which aims to test non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, virtual immersive storefronts and play-to-earn.
The News in Brief
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.
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.
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.