Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
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Black Business Owners Had a Harder Time Getting Federal Aid
"A nonprofit sent Black and white 'mystery shoppers' to branches of 17 banks. White customers got better treatment."
Black Business Owners Had a Harder Time Getting Federal Aid
"A nonprofit sent Black and white 'mystery shoppers' to branches of 17 banks. White customers got better treatment."
Kimberly Jenkins on Decolonising Our Understanding of Fashion
"The fashion scholar shares her hopes for her new online platform, the Fashion and Race Database."
Kimberly Jenkins on Decolonising Our Understanding of Fashion
"The fashion scholar shares her hopes for her new online platform, the Fashion and Race Database."
What It’s Like Opening a Store During a Pandemic
"T.a. is a Black-owned business poised to fill the void left by Opening Ceremony and Totokaelo."
What It’s Like Opening a Store During a Pandemic
"T.a. is a Black-owned business poised to fill the void left by Opening Ceremony and Totokaelo."
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
How did Lululemon come to dominate the age of athleisure, prosper through the early days of the pandemic and solidify its position as one of the world's most powerful apparel brands?
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
How did Lululemon come to dominate the age of athleisure, prosper through the early days of the pandemic and solidify its position as one of the world's most powerful apparel brands?
#BoFLIVE: Tackling Systemic Racism in Fashion
Black fashion leaders discuss the biggest roadblocks to dismantling racism within the industry, as well as potential solutions.
#BoFLIVE: Tackling Systemic Racism in Fashion
Black fashion leaders discuss the biggest roadblocks to dismantling racism within the industry, as well as potential solutions.
#BoFLIVE: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the state of the fashion industry, from the impact of Covid-19 to the success of digital fashion week.
#BoFLIVE: Imran Amed and Tim Blanks on Where Fashion Goes From Here
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks joins Imran Amed in a conversation about the state of the fashion industry, from the impact of Covid-19 to the success of digital fashion week.
Coronavirus-Hit Retailers Create New Curbside Shopping Experiences
"Stores are responding to reduced foot traffic with revamped window displays and customised sidewalk services."
Coronavirus-Hit Retailers Create New Curbside Shopping Experiences
"Stores are responding to reduced foot traffic with revamped window displays and customised sidewalk services."
How Third-Party Sellers Can Make Amazon Work for Them
"For sellers, doing business with Amazon is a less straightforward proposition."
How Third-Party Sellers Can Make Amazon Work for Them
"For sellers, doing business with Amazon is a less straightforward proposition."
A Resurgence of the Virus, and Lockdowns, Threatens Economic Recovery
"Hopes for a rebound are endangered by renewed state restrictions on business."
A Resurgence of the Virus, and Lockdowns, Threatens Economic Recovery
"Hopes for a rebound are endangered by renewed state restrictions on business."
The Rare Fashion Brand That’s Beloved by the Women of Trump World and Not Afraid to Show It
"From the presidential campaign to the transition of power, fashion has been a point of tension and protest."
The Rare Fashion Brand That’s Beloved by the Women of Trump World and Not Afraid to Show It
"From the presidential campaign to the transition of power, fashion has been a point of tension and protest."
The Phantom Handbag
"No one needed a bag when we were stuck in lockdown. Will we ever embrace the accessory again?"
The Phantom Handbag
"No one needed a bag when we were stuck in lockdown. Will we ever embrace the accessory again?"
In Pandemic Era, Private Equity-Owned Retail Is as Vulnerable as Ever
"There are many companies from past buyouts in distress now, as debt and the pandemic take their toll."
In Pandemic Era, Private Equity-Owned Retail Is as Vulnerable as Ever
"There are many companies from past buyouts in distress now, as debt and the pandemic take their toll."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.