Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
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Retail
In Olympics Race, Adidas Pursues Edge in New Sports
As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such as breaking, climbing, skateboarding and BMX.
Luxury
Rhude Shareholder Files Lawsuit Against Founder Rhuigi Villaseñor
The lawsuit accuses Villaseñor, who launched the hit streetwear label beloved by rappers and NBA players in 2015, of misappropriating company finances.
Sports
African Sneaker Brands Go Global
Big hitters and scrappy start-ups in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa are vying for a share of the $152 billion global sneaker market.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Jerry Lorenzo on the Future of Fear of God
Jerry Lorenzo, the founder of Fear of God, looks to his own life to design subtle garments that allow customers a taste of luxury.
Luxury
How NBA Tunnel Walks Became Fashion Marketing Moments
The pre-game arena entrance is now a big business as more basketball players craft their personal brands, with the likes of Burberry, Thom Browne and Marni angling to dress athletes.
Retail
The Athleisure-fication of Everything
Demand for leggings and sweats may have peaked, but the pandemic’s comfort-first aesthetic is hardly dead. It’s simply mutating into something else: a yet-to-be-named category that incorporates stretch and softness into a staggering number of fashion staples, from trousers to jumpsuits.
Sports
Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?
The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.
Sports
Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise
Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Tiffany x Nike: You Can’t Buy ‘Cred’
Cultural credibility must be earned with respect for sneakerheads, not on their backs, argues Christopher Morency.
Luxury
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
Sports
Hyper Growth Is Over for Sneakers. What’s Next?
As incumbents like Adidas and Nike grapple with a cooling market, niche players and newcomers have an opportunity to flourish.
Sports
The Debrief | Is Luxury’s Streetwear Obsession Over?
BoF’s Daniel-Yaw Miller discusses streetwear’s evolution from subculture to high fashion favourite — and whether the aesthetic’s waning influence spells its end.
The News in Brief
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.
The CFDA Appoints Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO
The trade body temporarily appointed Kuryk as it searches for a permanent replacement for former chief executive Steven Kolb, who resigned following a viral altercation with PETA protesters.
Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
Vyrao Acquired by Brand Platform Tresalis
The niche perfume brand has been purchased by the new beauty operator created and backed by German investment firm Athos.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
China, US Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Goods
The trade deal covers an array of products, ranging from fois gras to cosmetics.
Armani Open to More Than One Investor for Sale of 15% stake, CEO Says
The comments by chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci come as the brand reportedly considers the possibility of LVMH, L’Oreal and EssilorLuxottica sharing the stake.