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.
In the Age of Online Shopping, Where Do IRL Salespeople Fit In?
"A majority of shoppers prefer online shopping because of access to detailed product information"
What Does The BFC’s New Membership Programme Mean For The British Fashion Industry?
"Membership levels are determined by annual turnover."
The Big Business of Unconscious Bias
"We’re seeing employees demanding action, not just lip service."
Hans Ulrich Obrist: The Antidote to Globalisation
At VOICES, the curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries argued that a softer ‘mondialité,’ where local and global identities coexist, could be the solution to growing nationalism, adding that artists must play a role in creating alternative futures.
#BoFVOICES 2019 Live Blog
The BoF team has decamped to Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire to report on conversations that explore new frontiers from politics to technology, and challenge conventional wisdom about the fashion business.
The State of Fashion 2020: Download the Report
Click below to download BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry in 2020, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector.
The State of Fashion 2020 Report: In Troubled Times, Fortune Favours the Bold
The fourth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts slowing growth for the second year in a row and underscores a prevailing mood of anxiety and concern amongst senior fashion executives. Download the full report to explore the 10 themes which will define the global fashion industry in 2020.
The Agencies Behind Warby Parker Launch a New Project
"We both have a desire to get closer and closer to the foundation of those brands, to the beginning and development phase of those brands.”
Employees Say Hearst Is Running a Classic Union-Busting Campaign
"Company executives have also urged some employees to withdraw their cards, and have characterised the union as a threat to Hearst’s company culture
Is the World Ready for Politicians to Dress in Workplace Casual?
"In 2017, the colourful dress worn by Cécile Duflot, the minister of housing, triggered whistles and inappropriate remarks from her male
A Designer’s Suicide and the Clothes He Left Behind
"A talent who was able to balance on the knife-edge between poetry and a grungy kind of power, who was fond of tattered romance, a sweeping Byronic
Billionaire Investor Carl Icahn is Placing a Big Bet Against Struggling Mall Owners
"Mr Icahn likely is the largest short seller of mall debt, traders in market said."
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.