Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
Marketing
How new technologies and cultural shifts are rewiring fashion communications.
What Would a US TikTok Ban Mean for Fashion
TikTok’s CEO will appear before Congress on Thursday to defend the increasingly-controversial social media platform as talk of a stateside ban rises. Businesses and creators are bracing for impact.
The New Requirement for Landing Media Coverage
Affiliate marketing income has helped offset losses in print ad revenue, but it’s also changed the relationship between brands, publicists and the publications they work with.
Independents Acquires Prodject, the Agency Behind the Met Gala
The move will help the communications powerhouse build its position in the US market. Further acquisitions are planned, CEO Isabelle Chouvet told BoF.
TikTok’s Deinfluencing Trend, Explained
Despite the name, TikTok’s latest viral trend is just further evidence of influencers’ power in shaping purchasing decisions
How the Lingerie Show Became Just Another Fashion Show
A new generation of brands, including Adore Me and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty, are experimenting with the concept, but creating an extravaganza on the level of Victoria's Secrets' shows may be permanently out of reach.
The End of Blanding?
Burberry is the latest fashion house to adopt a serif typeface for its logo. Return to idiosyncratic heritage or just another form of blanding?
Inside Jonathan Simkhai’s Rebrand
After over a decade in business, the brand will now only be known as “Simkhai” in an effort to appeal to international audiences
Is This Alo Yoga’s Moment?
Alo Yoga has become a fashion favourite for its wellness-centric approach to athleisure. With Lululemon seeing sales growth slow, the Los Angeles-based Alo may have an opening.
The Strategy Behind Skims’ Viral White Lotus Campaign
The brand’s latest celebrity stunt serves as another example of how it is wielding star power beyond its famous founder.
LVMH Backs Marquis, a New Communications Agency in Paris
Youssef Marquis, a key PR executive and celebrity wrangler from Givenchy and Louis Vuitton, is launching his namesake communications consultancy,
Why Gen-Z Yellow Will Never Be Millennial Pink
Gen-Z’s bright aesthetic may be rising in popularity, but the generation’s individualistic nature may keep it from becoming a full-blown phenomenon.
Supermodel Tatjana Patitz Dies, Aged 56
Patitz’s death was confirmed by her agent, Corinne Nicolas, who said the cause was illness — but did not disclose further details, reports Bloomberg.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
Nike Football Boss Says World Cup Final ‘Not What We Dreamed’
In a memo reviewed by Bloomberg News, Nike’s vice president and general manager of football acknowledged the tournament’s ending wasn’t the one the company hoped for.
Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson
The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.
The Independents Acquires Production Firm Phantasm Group
The latest in The Independents’ agency acquisition spree, the Paris-based firm will bring its film and campaign production capabilities to the group at a time when entertainment is an increasingly important lever for fashion.
Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetise Global Fan Base
Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.