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Outdoor Wear Brand Kathmandu Acquires Rip Curl

The $236 million deal that sees the last of Australia's big three surf brands fall to overseas control.


Disruption: Why the Big Luxury Brands Should Be Scared

"Luxury consumers have never been so young, their preferences are being shaped earlier and earlier, and there’s more competition for their attention


How the Power Suit Lost Its Power

"How long until we realize the suit — while still used for special occasions and by a shrinking number of traditionalists — has become associated


The Only Thing Rappers and Queen Elizabeth II Have in Common

"Search babushka on Instagram and you'll find young men, wrapped in headscarves. These users often include #BabushkaBoi in their captions as a hat


Has The Model Charter Actually Changed Fashion?

"Sandwiched between the #MeToo movement, sparked by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and reports of abuse in the Catholic church, there was a growing


The Most Watched Editor at Fashion Week

"It so happens that Ms Moonves didn’t sound whiny talking about the insanity presently surrounding her."


Introducing the #BoF500 Class of 2019

In advance of tonight's annual BoF 500 gala at Paris Fashion Week, The Business of Fashion is proud to reveal the latest members of the #BoF500, a community of people shaping the global fashion industry that grows stronger over time.


Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy

The fast-fashion apparel retailer joins a growing list of brick-and-mortar players who have taken a hit from fierce e-commerce competition.


A Gucci Name Comes with Baggage

"Patricia Gucci stayed away from luxury for more than 20 years. But now she has a high-end luggage label."


British Manufacturing: Back in Fashion

"We won’t return to the industrial economy of the past, where we had 1.5 million people making this stuff, but we could create a serious number of


Sneakers Are Set to Outsell “Fashion” Footwear in the Us for the First Time

"Americans are embracing healthy lifestyles, but are also less committed to specific sports."


Jennifer Lopez: A Comeback of Positively Epic Proportions

"With her Super Bowl signing and talk of an Oscar for Hustlers, J-Lo is everywhere – and still working that old Versace dress."