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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QVC Founder Joseph Segel Dies at 88
Segel founded the channel in 1986 as an alternate to the Home Shopping Network.
French Fashion Designer Emanuel Ungaro Dies at 86
French media reported the death of the designer who trained with Spanish maestro Cristobal Balenciaga.
'We Are Treated As Disposable': Everlane's Customer-Service Employees Are Unionising
"A company culture seemingly intent on keeping them from comparing notes and banding together to improve their working conditions."
For A Cool $1 Billion, MLB Adds Nike Swoosh To Uniforms
“Demand is up significantly based on adding the swoosh to the uniform and is bringing in younger consumers to the sport”
Was #MeToo Just a Trend for Fashion?
Reactions to public claims of sexual misconduct within fashion have shifted dramatically over the past decade, but critics question how much the industry has really changed. As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF takes stock.
Most Gen Z Consumers Would Give Secondhand Gifts
That’s compared to 27 percent of consumers overall, according to a new Deloitte report.
Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading 2019
Colin McDowell shares his essential winter reading list, featuring everything from Tim Walker's 'out of this world' photography to Simon Doonan's deep-dive into the history of drag.
The Decline of Gendered Retail Spaces
Fifty-six percent of Gen-Z consumers already shop outside of their gender.
Watch The Best of This Year’s VOICES
Speakers including Alok Menon, Juergen Teller and Trisha Shetty reflect on the fashion industry's uncertain outlook.
Why the Basic Bitch Ruled This Decade
As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF explores how the ‘basic’ stereotype was a phenomenon that shaped the fashion trends of the past decade — for better or worse.
Dior Takes Miami
"I know a lot of it had to do with being Kim, a lot of it had to do with being Dior."
Now Small Brands Compete With Amazon by Offering Sustainable Same-Day Delivery
"By getting inventory into cities, we are avoiding the need to take traditional delivery trucks to do routes dropping off parcels."
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.