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.
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News & Analysis
Creating Chaos: Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall's New Brand
A styling team for the past 15 years Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are now joining forces on a collection of luxury tech accessories. Here, they tell Tim Blanks about cold-calling Lesage, behaving badly with Karl Lagerfeld and the launch of their new line.
Creating Chaos: Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall's New Brand
A styling team for the past 15 years Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall are now joining forces on a collection of luxury tech accessories. Here, they tell Tim Blanks about cold-calling Lesage, behaving badly with Karl Lagerfeld and the launch of their new line.
News & Analysis
"When the First Lady Wears an Up-And-Coming Designer, It Creates This Feeling That Anything Is Possible"
"Michelle Obama's stylist Meredith Koop opens up for the first time where she gives an insight into the logistics and thinking behind the first
"When the First Lady Wears an Up-And-Coming Designer, It Creates This Feeling That Anything Is Possible"
"Michelle Obama's stylist Meredith Koop opens up for the first time where she gives an insight into the logistics and thinking behind the first
News & Analysis
Styling Politicians in the Age of Image Wars
In today's political arena where image is vital, Anna Wintour is advising US presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on her wardrobe in her campaign against Donald Trump, BoF has learned.
Styling Politicians in the Age of Image Wars
In today's political arena where image is vital, Anna Wintour is advising US presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on her wardrobe in her campaign against Donald Trump, BoF has learned.
News & Analysis
Lotta Volkova: ‘There Are No Subcultures Anymore. It's About The Remix.’
Courtesy of 032c, BoF brings you a rare, in-depth interview with Lotta Volkova, the uber-stylist of Demna Gvasalia’s Vetements and Balenciaga.
Lotta Volkova: ‘There Are No Subcultures Anymore. It's About The Remix.’
Courtesy of 032c, BoF brings you a rare, in-depth interview with Lotta Volkova, the uber-stylist of Demna Gvasalia’s Vetements and Balenciaga.
News & Analysis
Alastair McKimm, Fashion's Street-Luxe Alchemist
BoF talks to the stylist and i-D fashion director — known for his melding of luxury and streetwear — on working with Self Service, Supreme and Saint Laurent incomer Anthony Vaccarello.
Alastair McKimm, Fashion's Street-Luxe Alchemist
BoF talks to the stylist and i-D fashion director — known for his melding of luxury and streetwear — on working with Self Service, Supreme and Saint Laurent incomer Anthony Vaccarello.
China
Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class
China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?
Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class
China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?
Fashion Week
The Business of Balmain's Big Hair Swap
Behind Balmain’s Kendall-Gigi ‘hair swap’ is the largely unknown Balmain Hair Couture line, once a licensing business, which its owners say now operates ‘like a division of Balmain’ and has plans to expand.
The Business of Balmain's Big Hair Swap
Behind Balmain’s Kendall-Gigi ‘hair swap’ is the largely unknown Balmain Hair Couture line, once a licensing business, which its owners say now operates ‘like a division of Balmain’ and has plans to expand.
Workplace & Talent
How an Expensive Suit Can Make You Better at Your Job
Researchers have found that using brand-name gear can provide a noticeable placebo effect that could boost performance.
How an Expensive Suit Can Make You Better at Your Job
Researchers have found that using brand-name gear can provide a noticeable placebo effect that could boost performance.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Declan Chan, Style Director
Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”
Role Call | Declan Chan, Style Director
Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”
News & Analysis
Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars
Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.
Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars
Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.
News & Analysis
The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air
Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.
The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air
Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.
Workplace & Talent
Anaita Shroff Adajania, Fashion Director
BoF speaks to Anaita Shroff Adajania, the stylist behind the current Vogue India cover featuring Bollywood megastar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, about her career trajectory and the inner workings of fashion and film in India.
Anaita Shroff Adajania, Fashion Director
BoF speaks to Anaita Shroff Adajania, the stylist behind the current Vogue India cover featuring Bollywood megastar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, about her career trajectory and the inner workings of fashion and film in India.
The News in Brief
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.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.