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.
social-media
Technology
Bits & Bytes | Luxury's Digital Destiny, Bloggers, Shopify
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Luxury's Digital Destiny, Bloggers, Shopify
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Technology
Net-a-Porter Creates Social Network for Mobile Luxury Shopping
Net-a-Porter unveiled what it says is the first social network for consumers to flaunt their style and buy luxury goods via mobile devices.
Net-a-Porter Creates Social Network for Mobile Luxury Shopping
Net-a-Porter unveiled what it says is the first social network for consumers to flaunt their style and buy luxury goods via mobile devices.
China
The China Edit | WeChat, China's Fashion Influence, Import Tariffs
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | WeChat, China's Fashion Influence, Import Tariffs
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
China
WeChat Publishing Is Changing China’s Mediascape
As Chinese messaging app WeChat hits 500 million users, BoF examines how mobile publishing is changing the country's media landscape.
WeChat Publishing Is Changing China’s Mediascape
As Chinese messaging app WeChat hits 500 million users, BoF examines how mobile publishing is changing the country's media landscape.
Technology
How Your T-Shirt Can Make You Rich
It’s hard to say exactly when the slogan “Keep calm and carry on” began its ascent in the pop-culture lexicon, but over the past three years startup Teespring has turned variations on that theme into fashion statements.
How Your T-Shirt Can Make You Rich
It’s hard to say exactly when the slogan “Keep calm and carry on” began its ascent in the pop-culture lexicon, but over the past three years startup Teespring has turned variations on that theme into fashion statements.
Beauty
Online Star Michelle Phan's New Network Launches
YouTube pioneer Michelle Phan, who built a business empire around her popular makeup tutorials, on Tuesday debuted a global online network devoted to beauty, fashion and lifestyle that features original series by her and other creators.
Online Star Michelle Phan's New Network Launches
YouTube pioneer Michelle Phan, who built a business empire around her popular makeup tutorials, on Tuesday debuted a global online network devoted to beauty, fashion and lifestyle that features original series by her and other creators.
News & Analysis
Insta-Theatre: Why The Money Shot Matters
"No longer were sets simply spectacular, they were Insta-spectacular; finales were no longer just a bit more fancy than the show itself, they were
Insta-Theatre: Why The Money Shot Matters
"No longer were sets simply spectacular, they were Insta-spectacular; finales were no longer just a bit more fancy than the show itself, they were
Retail
Inside Balmain's Digital Revolution
In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Olivier Rousteing and Emmanuel Diemoz to discuss the rise of Balmain and its digital revolution.
Inside Balmain's Digital Revolution
In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Olivier Rousteing and Emmanuel Diemoz to discuss the rise of Balmain and its digital revolution.
China
The China Edit | Luxury Spenders, Apple Watch, Factory Strike
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Spenders, Apple Watch, Factory Strike
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Marketing
Beacons Pop Up in Stores Ahead of Holidays
From American Eagle to Apple Stores, beacons are popping up everywhere. Are they a shopper's best friend or another pesky Big Brother monitoring our every move?
Beacons Pop Up in Stores Ahead of Holidays
From American Eagle to Apple Stores, beacons are popping up everywhere. Are they a shopper's best friend or another pesky Big Brother monitoring our every move?
Marketing
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Feeding the Feed
In recent years, the stream of social events staged by fashion brands has spilled well beyond fashion weeks, primarily to keep pace with online fans who expect new content each time they refresh their feeds.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Kevin Fegans, Communications Director
There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. In a new series that coincides
Role Call | Kevin Fegans, Communications Director
There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. In a new series that coincides
The News in Brief
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.
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.
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.