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.
Fairway and What We Mourn in a Store
"The accumulated social capital of such spaces becomes our common life."
Unlocking the Potential of China’s Elite International Shopper
"France is the top destination for elite shoppers, but it only captures 46 percent of international elite shoppers’ luxury spending."
How Under Armour Lost Its Edge
"Once heralded as the next Nike, the sportswear giant has been hurt by slumping sales and unflattering revelations about its corporate culture."
Beyoncé's Ivy Park x Adidas' Line Drops Online
"Queen Bey's latest wardrobe arrived a day early and it's already breaking the internet."
Michael Avenatti to Face Nike Extortion Case
Prosecutors said the celebrity lawyer threatened to publicise claims of improper payments unless Nike paid him to conduct a probe.
Columbia College Chicago’s ‘Off-Beat’ Approach to Fashion Education
BoF meets former and current students to hear how studying fashion in Chicago creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation.
Nike Signs Multi-Year Kit Deal With Liverpool FC
The sportswear giant will replace New Balance as the Premier League football club's kit supplier.
The BoF Podcast: Trisha Shetty on Human Rights and Human Wrongs
In the face of ongoing gender discrimination and human rights violations around the world, activist Trisha Shetty amplifies the importance of speaking up and demanding change from world leaders at VOICES 2019.
Nike Asks to Remove Marketing Executives from Michael Avenatti Trial
The sportswear giant called Avenatti's subpoenas for testimony part of an effort to 'put the government's and Nike's conduct on trial,' and distract jurors from his own conduct.
10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2020
The ten defining themes for fashion in 2020 from BoF and McKinsey & Company’s report are a sharp evolution from previous years, with the risks closer at hand and more severe.
10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2020
For fashion players, 2020 will be a year of challenges, as the macroeconomic context will make finding value creation more difficult.
The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity
More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.
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.