On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
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Luxury
Inside J.W. Anderson’s ‘Disobedient Bodies’
J.W. Anderson spent two years working with The Hepworth Wakefield on 'Disobedient Bodies.' Here, he tells Tim Blanks about 'crossing lines of creativity' and how today's political climate has lent an unwitting timeliness to the exhibition.
Inside J.W. Anderson’s ‘Disobedient Bodies’
J.W. Anderson spent two years working with The Hepworth Wakefield on 'Disobedient Bodies.' Here, he tells Tim Blanks about 'crossing lines of creativity' and how today's political climate has lent an unwitting timeliness to the exhibition.
News & Analysis
U.N.X: Hitting Refresh on 'Sports Luxe'
This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based U.N.X., helmed by designer Hedi El Chikh, whose marriage of tailoring and sportswear secured it a two-season exclusive with Galeries Lafayette.
U.N.X: Hitting Refresh on 'Sports Luxe'
This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based U.N.X., helmed by designer Hedi El Chikh, whose marriage of tailoring and sportswear secured it a two-season exclusive with Galeries Lafayette.
Marketing
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
In South Asia, the Cult of the Catwalk Celebrity
South Asia’s fashion designers are fond of sending famous faces down the runway. But as Amazon India Fashion Week kicks off, how successful are these ‘celebrity showstoppers’ and can they backfire?
Beauty
The Hygge Effect: How Beauty Is Cashing In on Cosy
The movement towards 'all things cosy' is a boon for the beauty industry, argues Sarah Brown.
The Hygge Effect: How Beauty Is Cashing In on Cosy
The movement towards 'all things cosy' is a boon for the beauty industry, argues Sarah Brown.
China
How China’s ‘Mr. Bags’ Moves Luxury Handbags in Mere Minutes
BoF breaks down the business of Chinese blogger Tao Liang, better known as Mr. Bags, whose posts consistently turn faithful fans into big spenders for luxury fashion brands.
How China’s ‘Mr. Bags’ Moves Luxury Handbags in Mere Minutes
BoF breaks down the business of Chinese blogger Tao Liang, better known as Mr. Bags, whose posts consistently turn faithful fans into big spenders for luxury fashion brands.
News & Analysis
The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.
The Kate Young Effect
The stylist’s knack for turning Hollywood ‘it-girls’ into sartorial stars has made her one of the most powerful figures in the dance between the film and fashion industries.
Beauty
Who’s Behind the Flurry of Influencer-Backed Beauty Brands?
A handful of private label companies — with a focus on speed, agility and new marketing models — are making a lucrative business of birthing influencer-backed beauty brands.
Who’s Behind the Flurry of Influencer-Backed Beauty Brands?
A handful of private label companies — with a focus on speed, agility and new marketing models — are making a lucrative business of birthing influencer-backed beauty brands.
News & Analysis
Tim's Take | Burberry Autumn/Winter 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Christopher Bailey about the thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
Tim's Take | Burberry Autumn/Winter 2017
Tim Blanks talks to Christopher Bailey about the thinking behind his latest collection. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
News & Analysis
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
News & Analysis
How Condé Nast Learned to Love Tangling With Trump
It’s not the standard strategy in the glossy magazine world, although that landscape is changing.
How Condé Nast Learned to Love Tangling With Trump
It’s not the standard strategy in the glossy magazine world, although that landscape is changing.
News & Analysis
Armed with New York Store, Simone Rocha Talks Strategy
The only young London-based designer to open stores on both sides of the Atlantic speaks exclusively to BoF about the business strategy behind her success.
Armed with New York Store, Simone Rocha Talks Strategy
The only young London-based designer to open stores on both sides of the Atlantic speaks exclusively to BoF about the business strategy behind her success.
The News in Brief
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.
The Commercial Case for Cooling Bangladesh’s Garment Factories
Investments to reduce heat stress for garment factory workers can pay for themselves within four years, a new report from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute finds.
Botswana Seeks Bigger De Beers Stake
Diamonds have underpinned the African country's economy since their discovery there in 1967.