Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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How Chinese Consumers Are Changing Shopping Habits in Response to Covid-19
"The crisis has had a dramatic and lingering impact on the nation’s shopping habits."
The Jordans Rule: The AJ1 and the Sneaker Collecting Boom
"How the Air Jordan 1 is fuelling the billion-dollar shoe resale market 35 years after they debuted."
#BoFLIVE: Tim's Take With Marc Jacobs
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks to decorated American designer Marc Jacobs about finding inspiration under quarantine.
#BoFLIVE: What Does Reopening Look Like in China?
As countries in the West prepare for lifted lockdowns, BoF examines how China's economy has fared, and what it means for the global fashion industry.
#BoFLIVE: Brand Marketing in the Age of COVID-19
A live discussion and audience Q&A where industry leaders share their best practises for communicating and connecting with customers when buying clothes isn't a top priority.
Marrying Traditional Craftsmanship with International Opportunity at Pearl Academy
BoF sits down with the president of the Indian fashion school to hear how the academy weaves a curriculum of local artisanship with international study opportunities to mould its next generation of fashion professionals.
The Last Recession Gave Us the Gig Economy. Covid-19 Could Help Reimagine It
"It's time to rethink the freelance economy by focusing on what independent workers need."
Covid-19 Has Forced Companies to Realise Customer Loyalty Is a Two-Way Street
"Businesses need to be loyal to their customers now if they want customer loyalty in the future."
How Covid-19 Is Changing the World of Beauty
"The beauty industry has been resilient in the past. Could this crisis have a different outcome?"
Enter the Age of 'Silent Streetwear'
"Silent streetwear devotees are dictating the direction of menswear’s next move."
Why It’s so Hard to Find Clothing That’s Ethically Made
"Brands have little insight into the working conditions at their factories."
The Small-Business Die-Off Is Here
"The landscape of American commerce is going to change in the years to come."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.