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.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
Creative Class
The BoF Podcast | Conner Ives Is Building a Business With Instinct
From Central Saint Martins to the viral success of “Protect The Dolls,” Conner Ives joins Imran Amed to discuss what it takes to build an independent fashion label in today’s fractured wholesale system.
The BoF Podcast | Conner Ives Is Building a Business With Instinct
From Central Saint Martins to the viral success of “Protect The Dolls,” Conner Ives joins Imran Amed to discuss what it takes to build an independent fashion label in today’s fractured wholesale system.
Entrepreneurship
How to Build a Profitable Handbag Business From Scratch
With profitability now within reach, the London-based luxury leather goods brand Metiér is raising fresh capital to fuel its next chapter.
How to Build a Profitable Handbag Business From Scratch
With profitability now within reach, the London-based luxury leather goods brand Metiér is raising fresh capital to fuel its next chapter.
Entrepreneurship
How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success
As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.
How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success
As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.
Entrepreneurship
Opinion: What Investors Won’t Tell You About Fund Raising
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
Opinion: What Investors Won’t Tell You About Fund Raising
When it comes to raising capital, the gap between what fashion and beauty founders believe is happening and what is actually happening is often enormous, writes Olivier Rivard-Cohen.
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Partner Content
How Hong Kong Bridges Local Talent With Global Markets
As the region’s creative and design scene drives economic growth, BoF sits down with the next generation of talent in Hong Kong to understand how they are navigating its growing presence on the global stage.
How Hong Kong Bridges Local Talent With Global Markets
As the region’s creative and design scene drives economic growth, BoF sits down with the next generation of talent in Hong Kong to understand how they are navigating its growing presence on the global stage.
Entrepreneurship
What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently the Second Time Around
Stylists Emily Current and Merritt Elliott had an instant success and a quick exit with their denim brand Current/Elliott in the 2010s. For their second venture, The Great, they’re taking an alternative approach.
What Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently the Second Time Around
Stylists Emily Current and Merritt Elliott had an instant success and a quick exit with their denim brand Current/Elliott in the 2010s. For their second venture, The Great, they’re taking an alternative approach.
Partner Content
RaiseFashion, ShopMy and J.Crew Group Celebrate the 2026 Masterclass Cohort During NYFW
The intimate New York Fashion Week dinner celebrated the organisation’s new masterclass cohort of 18 designers — its largest yet. Alongside the designers, guests included model and activist Bethann Hardison, fashion designer Naeem Khan and Moda Operandi’s April Hennig, as well as fashion executives, retail partners and programme advisors.
RaiseFashion, ShopMy and J.Crew Group Celebrate the 2026 Masterclass Cohort During NYFW
The intimate New York Fashion Week dinner celebrated the organisation’s new masterclass cohort of 18 designers — its largest yet. Alongside the designers, guests included model and activist Bethann Hardison, fashion designer Naeem Khan and Moda Operandi’s April Hennig, as well as fashion executives, retail partners and programme advisors.
Entrepreneurship
Why Jonathan Cohen Is Splitting His Business
The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.
Why Jonathan Cohen Is Splitting His Business
The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.
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Partner Content
How Concept Korea Is Positioning K-Fashion for Global Growth
The Korea Creative Content Agency is placing Korean fashion firmly on the global stage. The Business of Fashion sits down with the founders of Kimhēkim, Bonbom and Re Rhee — three fashion designers in its incubator programme, Concept Korea — to learn more.
How Concept Korea Is Positioning K-Fashion for Global Growth
The Korea Creative Content Agency is placing Korean fashion firmly on the global stage. The Business of Fashion sits down with the founders of Kimhēkim, Bonbom and Re Rhee — three fashion designers in its incubator programme, Concept Korea — to learn more.
Entrepreneurship
Women’s Ski Brand Halfdays Raises $10 Million Series A
With fresh capital from Kellwood Company, Dicks Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, co-founders Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon are looking to expand into activewear and more wholesale doors.
Women’s Ski Brand Halfdays Raises $10 Million Series A
With fresh capital from Kellwood Company, Dicks Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, co-founders Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon are looking to expand into activewear and more wholesale doors.
Partner Content
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Partner Content
How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
The News in Brief
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.