Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
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Beauty
How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work
Despite the pandemic, stores still matter in the world of cosmetics and personal care. Here’s how digital brands are working with physical retailers to make the leap.
How Digital Beauty Brands Are Making Wholesale Work
Despite the pandemic, stores still matter in the world of cosmetics and personal care. Here’s how digital brands are working with physical retailers to make the leap.
Retail
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Can Black Designers Break Through with Key Retailers?
This season, Black designers are finding that buyers at sought-after stores are more eager to stock their brands, though many of the barriers that have kept Black-led labels from key retailers remain in place.
Global Markets
Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market
To support Italian fashion businesses incapacitated by Covid-19 containment regulations, the Italian Trade Agency has launched a new digital platform connecting Italian brands directly with US buyers, retailers, press and the end-consumer.
Digitally Connecting ‘Made in Italy’ and the US Market
To support Italian fashion businesses incapacitated by Covid-19 containment regulations, the Italian Trade Agency has launched a new digital platform connecting Italian brands directly with US buyers, retailers, press and the end-consumer.
Technology
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
At JOOR, Creating a Holistic Digital Ecosystem for Wholesale
With an average monthly GMV of $1.5 billion, JOOR is the world’s largest wholesale platform. Now, as the industry adapts to digital solutions to physical events at an accelerated rate, the platform shares its data-driven solutions for the future of wholesale.
Fashion Week
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Wholesale
Watch Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, and Shira Sue Carmi, CEO of Altuzarra, discuss the challenges and value of the wholesale model with BoF's Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez.
Retail
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
How to Work With Buyers Right Now
Brands and buyers are turning to digital platforms to sell upcoming collections. But success will require a blend of new and old-fashioned strategies.
Beauty
J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques
J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.
J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques
J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.
Luxury
To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate
Companies should reduce their cost perimeters, keeping as many of their personnel and key assets as possible, while stopping virtually all manufacturing and sourcing, argues Luca Solca.
To Survive, Luxury Fashion Must Hibernate
Companies should reduce their cost perimeters, keeping as many of their personnel and key assets as possible, while stopping virtually all manufacturing and sourcing, argues Luca Solca.
Retail
Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?
Department stores are cancelling orders and delaying payments, pushing designers to breaking point and calling into question a system that has been challenged for years.
Is This the End of Wholesale, or the Beginning of Something Better?
Department stores are cancelling orders and delaying payments, pushing designers to breaking point and calling into question a system that has been challenged for years.
Retail
How Digital Brands Make Wholesale Work
For direct-to-consumer labels, third-party retailers can provide a powerful marketing channel, but knowing which stores to work with and how aggressively to push is often challenging. BoF makes sense of the strategy.
How Digital Brands Make Wholesale Work
For direct-to-consumer labels, third-party retailers can provide a powerful marketing channel, but knowing which stores to work with and how aggressively to push is often challenging. BoF makes sense of the strategy.
Retail
Is There Hope for Wholesale?
In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.
Is There Hope for Wholesale?
In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.
The News in Brief
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.
Sydney Towle, Influencer and Health Activist, Has Died
Towle, known for sharing her life as a young woman living with cancer, passed away aged 26 on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren Beats Estimates on Demand From Affluent Shoppers
Strong sales among young and affluent shoppers helped drive quarterly revenue above analysts' expectations.
Kenvue Misses Estimates as Inflation, Tariffs Squeeze Margins
The US consumer health company and parent of Neutrogena narrowly missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter results as tariffs and currency-related costs offset sales gains.