Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
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Luxury
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
Luxury
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose
The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
China
Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire
The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.
Alibaba's Jack Ma, China's Richest Man, to Retire
The Chinese entrepreneur discusses his plans for a future after Alibaba.
News & Analysis
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
Burberry Stops Destroying Product and Bans Real Fur
A PR backlash enveloped Burberry following the revelation that it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold product last year. Now, the company is ending the practice and banning animal fur. In a global exclusive interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti to decode the thinking behind the move.
Luxury
Rūh: The Gentlewoman of Luxury Fashion
With a locked website and weekly events, the New York-based womenswear label is taking a collective approach to fashion that transcends just product.
Rūh: The Gentlewoman of Luxury Fashion
With a locked website and weekly events, the New York-based womenswear label is taking a collective approach to fashion that transcends just product.
Technology
Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
Fashion GPS Founder's Fashion-Tech Journey
Eddie Mullon turned a side project into a business that revolutionised fashion PR. Now, he’s giving back to his native Malawi.
News & Analysis
Jewellery Maker Pandora Hires New China Chief
The Danish company has recruited Geena Tok from Nike to head its business in China, where it has been challenged by a rise in sales on the grey market.
Jewellery Maker Pandora Hires New China Chief
The Danish company has recruited Geena Tok from Nike to head its business in China, where it has been challenged by a rise in sales on the grey market.
News & Analysis
Remembering Mark Sebba
The beloved former chief executive of Net-a-Porter passed away on Monday in Crete.
Remembering Mark Sebba
The beloved former chief executive of Net-a-Porter passed away on Monday in Crete.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Global Markets
GQ Middle East Launches With Youngest Editor
New editor-in-chief Adam Baidawi discusses his appointment with BoF and his plans for the new men's fashion title that will bow in September.
GQ Middle East Launches With Youngest Editor
New editor-in-chief Adam Baidawi discusses his appointment with BoF and his plans for the new men's fashion title that will bow in September.
News & Analysis
Amazon Workers in Europe Strike on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are on strike in Germany, joining colleagues in Spain and Poland in taking action that coincides with a major sales promotion.
Amazon Workers in Europe Strike on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are on strike in Germany, joining colleagues in Spain and Poland in taking action that coincides with a major sales promotion.
Beauty
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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.
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.