Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
Iris van Herpen’s Science Fashion
Iris van Herpen on the weird wonderland of creative possibilities in new technologies from nanorobotics to synthetic biology.
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Kevin McKenzie on Reinventing the Shopping Mall
Kevin McKenzie, global chief digital officer at Westfield Group, talks to BoF about the mall of the future, Westfield’s World Trade Center and the role of the physical store in a digital world.
Kevin McKenzie on Reinventing the Shopping Mall
Kevin McKenzie, global chief digital officer at Westfield Group, talks to BoF about the mall of the future, Westfield’s World Trade Center and the role of the physical store in a digital world.
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Amanda Parkes on Why Wearable Tech is About More Than Gadgets
NEW YORK, United States — For many, the market for "wearables" — often called the next major technology battleground — refers to gadgets worn on the
Amanda Parkes on Why Wearable Tech is About More Than Gadgets
NEW YORK, United States — For many, the market for "wearables" — often called the next major technology battleground — refers to gadgets worn on the
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Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.
Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'
Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.
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The Long View | When Computers Know How You Feel
The rise of emotionally-aware or ‘affective’ computing is set to change the way machines understand and interact with people. BoF speaks with Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder and chief technology officer of MIT-spinoff Affectiva, to understand what’s possible and the implications for the business of fashion.
The Long View | When Computers Know How You Feel
The rise of emotionally-aware or ‘affective’ computing is set to change the way machines understand and interact with people. BoF speaks with Rana el Kaliouby, co-founder and chief technology officer of MIT-spinoff Affectiva, to understand what’s possible and the implications for the business of fashion.
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The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
The Long View | Big Data Will Change All Aspects of the Fashion Industry
Big data is set to fundamentally change the way we understand the world and make decisions. BoF speaks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier, authors of Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think to understand the forces at play and the implications for fashion.
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The Long View | Lucy Yeomans Says It's Time to Change the Rules of Fashion Media
Net-a-Porter editor-in-chief Lucy Yeomans talks to BoF about her decision to leave Harper's Bazaar, blending commerce and content, her vision for Net-a-Porter's new editorial presence, separation of church and state, the global fashion consumer and building the fashion magazine of the future.
The Long View | Lucy Yeomans Says It's Time to Change the Rules of Fashion Media
Net-a-Porter editor-in-chief Lucy Yeomans talks to BoF about her decision to leave Harper's Bazaar, blending commerce and content, her vision for Net-a-Porter's new editorial presence, separation of church and state, the global fashion consumer and building the fashion magazine of the future.
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Chris Anderson Says the 'Maker' Movement is the Next Industrial Revolution
Vikram Alexei Kansara sat down with Chris Anderson to discuss the rise of desktop manufacturing, the Maker movement and the implications for fashion.
Chris Anderson Says the 'Maker' Movement is the Next Industrial Revolution
Vikram Alexei Kansara sat down with Chris Anderson to discuss the rise of desktop manufacturing, the Maker movement and the implications for fashion.
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The Long View | As Luxury Growth Slows in China, Attention Turns to Mass Contemporary
HONG KONG, China — According to a closely watched report recently published by Bain & Company, a consultancy, and Italian luxury goods trade
The Long View | As Luxury Growth Slows in China, Attention Turns to Mass Contemporary
HONG KONG, China — According to a closely watched report recently published by Bain & Company, a consultancy, and Italian luxury goods trade
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The Long View | Jeffrey Sachs on the Global Economy and Rebalancing an Unequal World
NEW YORK, United States — In the world of development economics, Jeffrey Sachs is a veritable rock star. He is the director of The Earth Institute,
The Long View | Jeffrey Sachs on the Global Economy and Rebalancing an Unequal World
NEW YORK, United States — In the world of development economics, Jeffrey Sachs is a veritable rock star. He is the director of The Earth Institute,
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The Long View | Why Fashion Brands Need APIs
NEW YORK, United States — Today, rapid innovation in consumer technologies and accelerating adoption rates are driving explosive growth of new
The Long View | Why Fashion Brands Need APIs
NEW YORK, United States — Today, rapid innovation in consumer technologies and accelerating adoption rates are driving explosive growth of new
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How Realtime Data is Reshaping the Fashion Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — Clearance sales point to a perennial problem in the fashion industry: the misalignment of supply and demand. Using
How Realtime Data is Reshaping the Fashion Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — Clearance sales point to a perennial problem in the fashion industry: the misalignment of supply and demand. Using
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Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.