France Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Kids under 15 years old won’t be able to create new accounts from September before a full ban comes into effect in January for existing profiles.
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How fashion media is adapting its approach to content, platforms and business models.
#BoFLIVE: The State of Fashion Magazines
BoF's Lauren Sherman speaks with some of fashion's most seasoned editors about what it means to reinvent the fashion magazine.
#BoFLIVE: The State of Fashion Magazines
BoF's Lauren Sherman speaks with some of fashion's most seasoned editors about what it means to reinvent the fashion magazine.
Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France
The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.
Bernard Arnault Buys Influence Through Media Deals in France
The purchase is a precursor to Arnault’s group playing a greater role in political activities.
Condé Nast Opens Tech Centre in India to Grow Digital Publishing
The Vogue publisher aims to amplify the digital capabilities of its brands and boost online revenues.
Condé Nast Opens Tech Centre in India to Grow Digital Publishing
The Vogue publisher aims to amplify the digital capabilities of its brands and boost online revenues.
Coronavirus Is Rewiring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Brands and Media
Plunging marketing budgets are disrupting the traditional value exchange between fashion brands and the magazines that cover them — with both sides wondering if the fear of missing out on editorial coverage can still drive hefty ad investments in an increasingly digital world.
Coronavirus Is Rewiring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Brands and Media
Plunging marketing budgets are disrupting the traditional value exchange between fashion brands and the magazines that cover them — with both sides wondering if the fear of missing out on editorial coverage can still drive hefty ad investments in an increasingly digital world.
The New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.
The New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.
The New World of Indie Media
As traditional media continues to buckle under the pandemic, writers and media personalities are leveraging their own followings by launching subscription newsletters and podcasts.
The New World of Indie Media
As traditional media continues to buckle under the pandemic, writers and media personalities are leveraging their own followings by launching subscription newsletters and podcasts.
Katie Grand's New Project: 'It's Not Just Another Magazine'
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks talks to the super-stylist and recently departed editor of LOVE about her surprising new project, The Perfect Magazine.
Katie Grand's New Project: 'It's Not Just Another Magazine'
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks talks to the super-stylist and recently departed editor of LOVE about her surprising new project, The Perfect Magazine.
Katie Grand Exits Love Magazine
The stylist is leaving the bi-annual publication she founded in 2009 with Condé Nast.
Katie Grand Exits Love Magazine
The stylist is leaving the bi-annual publication she founded in 2009 with Condé Nast.
The BoF Podcast: Cathy Horyn on Why Fashion Media Must Evolve
The industry veteran and renown Critic-at-Large at New York Magazine and The Cut discusses how the pandemic has shifted the way journalists cover fashion, signalling an editorial transformation.
The BoF Podcast: Cathy Horyn on Why Fashion Media Must Evolve
The industry veteran and renown Critic-at-Large at New York Magazine and The Cut discusses how the pandemic has shifted the way journalists cover fashion, signalling an editorial transformation.
The September Issue Gets an Overdue Makeover
For years, magazines disproportionately relied on white mega-celebrities to sell the most important issue of the year to advertisers. Now, they're responding to readers who want more diversity by featuring women of colour and independent brands. Will the shift pay off?
The September Issue Gets an Overdue Makeover
For years, magazines disproportionately relied on white mega-celebrities to sell the most important issue of the year to advertisers. Now, they're responding to readers who want more diversity by featuring women of colour and independent brands. Will the shift pay off?
The BoF Podcast: LOVE Magazine’s Editors on the Fashion Magazine’s New Role in Culture
Ben Cobb and Pierre A. M’Pelé discuss the creative process behind LOVE’s latest two-volume issue and how they responded to the unprecedented events of the last six months.
The BoF Podcast: LOVE Magazine’s Editors on the Fashion Magazine’s New Role in Culture
Ben Cobb and Pierre A. M’Pelé discuss the creative process behind LOVE’s latest two-volume issue and how they responded to the unprecedented events of the last six months.
The BoF Podcast: Fabien Baron Says, ‘The Way We Communicate Is Going to Change’
The celebrated art director Fabien Baron talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of image-making.
The BoF Podcast: Fabien Baron Says, ‘The Way We Communicate Is Going to Change’
The celebrated art director Fabien Baron talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of image-making.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director
The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.
Jody Quon Named Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine
The New York magazine creative director will join the New York Times-operated title.
Vox Media Acquired by Penske Media Corporation
The WWD and BeautyInc publisher has also created a new subsidiary, named PMX, to combine its publishing portfolio, comprising 25 titles.
UAE Sets Minimum Social Media Age at 15, Mandates Age Checks
Social media companies will have up to 12 months to comply with the new regulations.
Lululemon Apologises After Japanese Drum Controversy at China Event
The brand sparked an uproar on Chinese social media after a yoga event on the Great Wall billed as a traditional performance appeared to feature a Japanese drum.
Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.
The Face Magazine Plans ‘Return’ Following Sale to C86 Holdings
The heritage British style magazine was sold to a Singapore-based music entrepreneur who also owns the British music magazine NME.