Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Artistry, AI and the Future of Luxury: New Speakers Join BoF VOICES 2026
Lesley Lokko, Andrew Zuckerman and Frederik Bille Brahe join previously announced speakers including former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, Kering’s Luca de Meo and creative director Dario Vitale at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, taking place Dec. 1–4 in Oxfordshire, UK.
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10 Years of BoF Professional
October marks one decade of agenda-setting, independent journalism, serving a global community of 125,000 members.
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Luxury Stores Looted Amid French Protests
Protestors targeted public buildings, looted luxury boutiques and supermarkets and attacked police vehicles and officers in demonstrations against rising cost of living.
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Fashion’s Most Influential Figures Come Together at The BoF 500 Gala 2026
Fashion leaders, rising talents and cultural figures representing more than 100 nationalities gathered in Paris to celebrate The BoF 500 Class of 2026, the newest additions to the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
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Every Look From The BoF 500 Gala 2026 Red Carpet
Sarah Burton, Bhavitha Mandava, Harit Buayoi and Napatsakorn Pingmuang were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.
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Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2026
Our newest BoF 500 members reflect the shifting shape of the global fashion industry, writes Imran Amed.
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CFDA Vice Chair Aurora James Sued for Fraud
A Brooklyn-based creative agency is suing James and the Fifteen Percent Pledge, the nonprofit she founded, alleging $1 million in unpaid fees for production work on the organisation’s 2026 gala.
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Bob Mackie, Revered Hollywood Costume Designer, Dies at 87
For over half a century, Mackie dressed celebrities ranging from Cher to RuPaul and shaped red carpet style.
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Mary Robinson, Dario Vitale, Willy Chavarria and Angelica Cheung to Speak at BoF VOICES 2026
They join previously announced speakers including Kering’s Luca de Meo, LVMH’s Sidney Toledano, Levi’s Michelle Gass, Tapestry’s Joanne Crevoiserat and Exemplar Luxury Group’s Geoffroy van Raemdonck at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, taking place Dec. 1-4 in Oxfordshire, UK.
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Trump Administration Moves to Impose Over $100,000 Fee for H-1B Worker Visas
A BoF analysis previously found hundreds of workers employed by dozens of fashion and beauty companies use the visas for skilled workers.
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Mathilde Favier, Dior PR Director, Dies in Accident
‘I have lost a loyal friend,’ said CEO Delphine Arnault, following the death of the high profile Dior executive in a car accident.
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Del Vecchio Family Clashes Over $46 Billion Ray-Ban Fortune
Leonardo Del Vecchio tried to ensure the fortune he built as founder of EssilorLuxottica would survive him intact. Instead, family turmoil threatens to unravel his legacy.
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Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.