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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Fashion Week
At Vivienne Westwood, Angst Goes Upbeat
Andreas Kronthaler's collection was full of spiritual — even pagan — joy that was more Burning Man than punk.
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Half Time at Nina Ricci
Guillaume Henry's collection had a sultriness and soccer-inspired sportiness that was tempting, but the result lacked focus.
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At Rahul Mishra, a Rainforest à la Rousseau
Rahul Mishra's jungle-inspired collection was perfectly pretty. But was it enough?
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At Acne Studios, a Whole Wide World
Jonny Johansson's collection was an ode to borderlessness expressed through roomy pieces that had a distinctive folk vibe without betraying their inspiration.
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Mugler’s Space Scuba
David Koma's streamlined, galactic looks made for a fine collection, but the erotic magic of Mugler was still missing.
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Chalayan's Inside-Outside Fashion
The designer's tech-infused collection was a light, utilitarian study of dissected uniforms, showing off his sophisticated pattern-making and weird way with embellishment.
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Undercover's Cool Jazz
Takahashi has always been a fiercely ingenious designer, here it was subtle and seductive; ludicrously, defiantly cool.
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Yohji Yamamoto's Black Magic
With hints of bondage and sharp angles, today's show was another marvellous iteration of the Yamamoto magic
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Unadulterated Ungaro
Fausto Puglisi referred back to the 80s heyday of Ungaro, but the outing lacked the sensuality for which the maison is known.
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Masculine/Feminine Exploration At Haider Ackermann
Haider Ackermann has a new outlet at Berluti, an opportunity whose specific requirements will surely impact on the way he approaches his own brand.
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Just In: Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2017
See all the looks from Junya Watanabe's Spring/Summer 2017 collection.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | Sacai Launches Handbags
Chitose Abe’s 18-year-old brand is expanding into accessories with the help of ‘handbag genius’ Katie Hillier.
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.