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.
The Forces Shaping the Footwear Market Today
This week, the global footwear industry descended on Milan for the 89th edition of Europe’s largest footwear tradeshow, Micam. BoF sits down with emerging and established exhibitors to hear about their opportunities and challenges in the market today.
Data-Driven Insights from Shopify’s One Million Retailers
Equipped with a data set informed by over 1 million retail partners, Shopify Plus identifies the greatest threats and opportunities in fashion retail in its Fashion Industry Report. BoF shares key findings here.
Michael Avenatti Found Guilty
The celebrity lawyer could get more than 40 years in prison.
Condé Nast Backs Radhika Jones as Rumors of Her Exit Swirl
"Jones arrived amid painful layoffs, company-wide losses, and severe belt-tightening"
At Coterie, Insights From the Wholesale Market
To discover the opportunities and challenges facing brands with wholesale businesses today, BoF sits down with four brands showcasing at Coterie: California's Lucky Brand; British Charlotte Simone; Australia's Ksubi; and Canada's Furb.
L Brands Nears Sale of Victoria’s Secret to Sycamore Partners
"CEO Les Wexner has been under mounting pressure due to his ties to the late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein."
Coronavirus Exposes Downside of Global Dependence on China
"Emerging nations are afraid of a reversal in the direction of the flow of Chinese money. "
How to Build a Media Company
"It just comes down to how you look at your books and how you budget."
Clothing Designed to Become Garbage
“The industry isn’t headed in the right direction.”
Improving Warehouse Operations—Digitally
"Trial-and-error is not an option"
Billy Porter’s Stylist Flips Fashion on Its Head
"It is all a bit extra, but he likes it that way"
Will ‘Swishing’ Be 2020’s Biggest Fashion Sustainability Trend?
"You can find new clothes, new friends, more resources and leave feeling really affirmed"
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.