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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Fashion News, Analysis and Business Intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry.
Covid-19: The Ultimate Stress Test for Retailers
"The coronavirus is the latest reminder that companies need to prepare for the unexpected."
Celebrities Are Bringing Back Archival Designer Looks
"And it’s driving attention to resale."
The Supply Chain of the Future Is in China
"Retailers are now discovering that modern supply chains must be managed remotely."
What TikTok Can Teach Us About Style
"There’s much more to TikTok fashion than meets the eye."
#BoFLIVE: What Will the Store of the Future Look Like?
A live discussion and audience Q&A on the drastic changes and transformations that physical retail is undergoing in the age of coronavirus, exclusively for BoF Professional Members.
#BoFLIVE: How to Work With Influencers in the Era of Covid-19
A live discussion and audience Q&A on the smart ways to tap influencers during this difficult time, exclusively for BoF Professional Members.
#BoFLIVE: The State of Fashion 2020: Coronavirus Update
A live discussion and audience Q&A unpacking the special Coronavirus Update to The State of Fashion 2020.
#BoFLIVE: Digital Marketing with Drew Elliott
Catch up on the Q&A discussion between Global Creative Director of M.A.C Cosmetics Drew Elliott and BoF Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed.
Companies Can’t Ignore Shifting Gender Norms
"An increasing number of customers don’t buy into the binary."
Teen Spending Takes a Dive
"Guys splurge on footwear, while a natural look for girls hurts makeup sales."
The Consumer After Covid-19
"Shoppers will return. But a pandemic will change them."
The Face Mask Debate Reveals a Scientific Double Standard
"No one complained about the lack of evidence for 20-second hand-washing."
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.