Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
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News & Analysis
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
News & Analysis
How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
Retail
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
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As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
News & Analysis
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
News & Analysis
Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
News & Analysis
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
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Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
News & Analysis
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
News & Analysis
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
News & Analysis
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
Retail
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
The News in Brief
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
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.”
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.