Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
Global Markets
A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
No ‘Ametora’: Why the Neo-Trad Trend Failed to Catch On in Japan
Japanese hipster youth’s rejection of American prep style underscores that the power to dictate trends ultimately lies with the consumer.
Why Japanese Women’s Tastes Are Shifting From Luxury to Yuru-Nachu
Poorer economic outcomes and a new taste for inexpensive, comfortable apparel are causing Japanese women to question, if not shun outright, Western luxury.
Louis Vuitton and Keith Richards | Viral marketing magic
By now, everyone has seen the striking Annie Leibovitz portrait of Keith Richards, his electric guitar, and his monogrammed Louis Vuitton guitar...
Everybody's talking about | Fashion phones
LONDON, United Kingdom - Something is in the air. Earlier this week, we received a mysterious package in the post from Nokia. Inside, we found a 7900
Everybody's talking about | Men's underwear
MILAN, Italy - Every once in a while, we notice the media -- all kinds of media from blogs to arty fashion mags to the mainstream press -- talking
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out
Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,
Bahamian luxury: Gambling with franchising
The Business of Fashion
Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity
This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion
Tom Ford in person: Go Beta First, New York
On my last trip to New York, I finally managed to see the new Tom Ford flagship store in person. After all of the hubbub about its "Hermes and Oprah"
Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York
Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?
Pax Americana: Abercrombie & Fitch
This marks the week that one of America's most successful fashion brands hits the shores of Europe, with the opening of the first European
Creativity and Commerce: The Arcade Fire
Yes, this blog is a commentary on the Business of Fashion. But, it is also a blog, more generally, on how you can take artistic and creative ideas
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
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.
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.