Shopify Shares Soar as Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates
Shares surged after the company's third-quarter revenue outlook beat expectations, strengthening the view that it faces limited disruption from AI.
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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
Next Upgrades Profit Outlook Again on Strong Summer Spending
The UK retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some “pent-up demand” in the Middle East and northern Europe.
Shiseido’s Profits Recover in First Half Amid Turnaround
Growth turned positive in the second quarter, driven by key regions like the Americas, as the Japanese giant executes its yearlong restructuring plan.
Amazon Loses US Court Ban on Perplexity’s AI Shopping Tools
The ruling is the first by a federal appeals court to address whether AI agents acting on behalf of users can legally access online platforms.
Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business
The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.
P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.