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.
Media
How fashion media is adapting its approach to content, platforms and business models.
Behind the Business of Fashion Substacks
Shopping-centric newsletters have won loyal followings, but are now looking to scale while maintaining the intimate feel that drew readers in initially.
Behind the Business of Fashion Substacks
Shopping-centric newsletters have won loyal followings, but are now looking to scale while maintaining the intimate feel that drew readers in initially.
Vogue Launches ReWear Challenge to Encourage People to Shop Their Own Closets
The social media-fuelled challenge is an effort to double down on the brand’s sustainability push.
Vogue Launches ReWear Challenge to Encourage People to Shop Their Own Closets
The social media-fuelled challenge is an effort to double down on the brand’s sustainability push.
At the Golden Globes, a Relaxed Return to the Red Carpet
Attendees were decked out in sequins and silver at the Golden Globes’ first in-person ceremony since 2020, but the event overall took a more subdued tone.
At the Golden Globes, a Relaxed Return to the Red Carpet
Attendees were decked out in sequins and silver at the Golden Globes’ first in-person ceremony since 2020, but the event overall took a more subdued tone.
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
System Magazine Launches New Bi-Annual Beauty Publication
The beauty push is part of a wider strategy by CEO and publishing director Mike Obenson to turn System from a single print product into a broader media proposition.
System Magazine Launches New Bi-Annual Beauty Publication
The beauty push is part of a wider strategy by CEO and publishing director Mike Obenson to turn System from a single print product into a broader media proposition.
Should Fashion Quit Twitter?
Balenciaga was the first major label to bail on the troubled social network. Others will need to weigh how valuable the platform is to their business before deciding whether to follow the luxury brand's lead.
Should Fashion Quit Twitter?
Balenciaga was the first major label to bail on the troubled social network. Others will need to weigh how valuable the platform is to their business before deciding whether to follow the luxury brand's lead.
The Debrief | The State of the Influencer Economy
A panel of experts, including BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, detail how the business of influencing has evolved — and where it’s all going.
The Debrief | The State of the Influencer Economy
A panel of experts, including BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, detail how the business of influencing has evolved — and where it’s all going.
Elena Velez, Catherine Holstein Among 2022 CFDA Award Winners
The star-studded annual event was back to its pre-pandemic strength, with awards going to a mix of industry heavyweights and rising stars.
Elena Velez, Catherine Holstein Among 2022 CFDA Award Winners
The star-studded annual event was back to its pre-pandemic strength, with awards going to a mix of industry heavyweights and rising stars.
The Times to Increase Luxury Coverage with Dedicated Online Vertical
The British newspaper will launch a digital extension of its Luxx print supplement in response to interest from advertisers and readers, Luxx editor-in-chief Kate Reardon said.
The Times to Increase Luxury Coverage with Dedicated Online Vertical
The British newspaper will launch a digital extension of its Luxx print supplement in response to interest from advertisers and readers, Luxx editor-in-chief Kate Reardon said.
The BoF Podcast | Halima Aden on Mapping Her Comeback
The Somali-American model joins Imran Amed to discuss her journey from a refugee camp in Kenya to the US to the top of the fashion industry — and what she’s learned since taking a step back.
The BoF Podcast | Halima Aden on Mapping Her Comeback
The Somali-American model joins Imran Amed to discuss her journey from a refugee camp in Kenya to the US to the top of the fashion industry — and what she’s learned since taking a step back.
Esquire No Longer Wants to Be Only for a ‘Rich White Guy Who Likes Dickens’
Three years into the job, editor-in-chief Michael Sebastian is pushing the brand to evolve both online and off.
Esquire No Longer Wants to Be Only for a ‘Rich White Guy Who Likes Dickens’
Three years into the job, editor-in-chief Michael Sebastian is pushing the brand to evolve both online and off.
Khaby Lame: The ‘Universal Language’ of an Unlikely Fashion Icon
The world’s most-followed TikToker shares his unusual journey from Senegalese refugee to global fashion icon and what it says about what works on social media.
Khaby Lame: The ‘Universal Language’ of an Unlikely Fashion Icon
The world’s most-followed TikToker shares his unusual journey from Senegalese refugee to global fashion icon and what it says about what works on social media.
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.