Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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News & Analysis
The Depraved Kindness of Rick Owens
The designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks on the occasion of his retrospective-meets-reckoning ‘Subhuman Inhuman Superhuman.’
The Depraved Kindness of Rick Owens
The designer talks to BoF’s Tim Blanks on the occasion of his retrospective-meets-reckoning ‘Subhuman Inhuman Superhuman.’
News & Analysis
Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses
Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.
Meet the Unsung Heroes of the World’s Biggest Fashion Houses
Fashion has long perpetuated a single creator myth, but behind every great designer is a team of designers, some of them powerhouses in their own right.
News & Analysis
Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'
Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.
Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'
Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.
Marketing
Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand
The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.
Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand
The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.
Marketing
The Photographer Behind Benetton’s Ultra-Provocative Campaigns Is Back at the Brand
Oliviero Toscani is returning to the Italian brand, once known for its controversial politically progressive advertisements, amidst a wider cultural climate of increased polarization and activism.
The Photographer Behind Benetton’s Ultra-Provocative Campaigns Is Back at the Brand
Oliviero Toscani is returning to the Italian brand, once known for its controversial politically progressive advertisements, amidst a wider cultural climate of increased polarization and activism.
News & Analysis
The Jeweller Who Was Alexander McQueen’s Closest Collaborator
Together, Shaun Leane and Lee Alexander McQueen pushed boundaries and changed the perception of what jewellery or fashion could be. Now, Leane's archive is up for auction.
The Jeweller Who Was Alexander McQueen’s Closest Collaborator
Together, Shaun Leane and Lee Alexander McQueen pushed boundaries and changed the perception of what jewellery or fashion could be. Now, Leane's archive is up for auction.
News & Analysis
Cecilie Bahnsen’s Minimalist Femininity
This month, our Spotlight shines on Copenhagen-based womenswear designer Cecilie Bahnsen, whose artisanal, girlish womenswear label was a finalist in this year’s LVMH Prize.
Cecilie Bahnsen’s Minimalist Femininity
This month, our Spotlight shines on Copenhagen-based womenswear designer Cecilie Bahnsen, whose artisanal, girlish womenswear label was a finalist in this year’s LVMH Prize.
News & Analysis
How JJ Martin Became Milan’s Queen of Prints
La Double J has been a breakout star of the Milanese fashion world, but its formula for success is surprisingly simple.
How JJ Martin Became Milan’s Queen of Prints
La Double J has been a breakout star of the Milanese fashion world, but its formula for success is surprisingly simple.
News & Analysis
Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement
The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.
Natalia Vodianova: From Fashion Fairy Tale to Philanthropic Movement
The Russian supermodel nicknamed ‘Supernova’ for her spectacular rise will receive The Business of Fashion’s GLOBAL VOICES Award 2017 for her philanthropic and advocacy work.
News & Analysis
ANDAM Appoints President to Succeed Pierre Bergé
Guillaume Houzé, Galeries Lafayette’s image and communication manager takes over from the Saint Laurent co-founder, who passed away in September.
ANDAM Appoints President to Succeed Pierre Bergé
Guillaume Houzé, Galeries Lafayette’s image and communication manager takes over from the Saint Laurent co-founder, who passed away in September.
News & Analysis
Paolo Roversi: 'Photography Is the Revelation of Another Dimension'
The legendary Italian lensman speaks to BoF about the poetry of his work, the power of the primitive photographic process and the importance of slowness.
Paolo Roversi: 'Photography Is the Revelation of Another Dimension'
The legendary Italian lensman speaks to BoF about the poetry of his work, the power of the primitive photographic process and the importance of slowness.
Retail
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.