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.
News & Analysis
Fashion News, Analysis and Business Intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry.
How Retailers Can Reach Consumers Who Aren’t Spending
"US retail sales dropped a historic 8.7 percent in March 2020."
Quarantine Has Made Our Generation Immune to Hype
"How hype culture is evolving mid-pandemic."
Reese Witherspoon’s Free-Dresses-For-Teachers Scheme Didn’t Include Every Teacher
"Draper James had a well-intentioned giveaway. But it went very wrong."
#BoFLIVE: Lessons Learned by Daniel Marks & Julietta Dexter
Catch up on the Q&A discussion between Daniel Marks and Julietta Dexter from The Communications Store on building a career in strategic communications.
A Letter to the BoF Community
Dear BoF Community,
A Global View of How Consumer Behavior Is Changing Amid Covid-19
"Global consumers are adopting new behaviours as the world shelters in place."
Can Direct-To-Consumer Brands Survive the Covid-19 Apocalypse?
"DTC startups will have to transform to survive."
Stimulus Packages Aren’t Enough to Recover From the Covid-19 Economy
"We need to empower the middle class if we plan to recover from Covid-19."
Retailers Face Another Challenge During Coronavirus: Returns
"The complex issue of handling shoppers' returns."
Who Is Driving Youth Culture?
"A report predicting the next-generation brands and cultural pioneers on the rise."
#BoFLIVE: Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020
Catch up on the live discussion and audience Q&A unpacking the special Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
How to Keep Networking Even When You’re Quarantined
"Physical distancing doesn’t have to put an end to your networking efforts."
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.