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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Fashion News, Analysis and Business Intelligence from the leading digital authority on the global fashion industry.
The Brands and People Shaping Youth Culture
"The report predicting the next-generation brands and cultural pioneers on the rise."
The Brands and People Shaping Youth Culture
"The report predicting the next-generation brands and cultural pioneers on the rise."
Can Covid-19 Offer an Opportunity to Remake the Fashion Industry?
"The pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of sales for Spring/Summer."
Can Covid-19 Offer an Opportunity to Remake the Fashion Industry?
"The pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of sales for Spring/Summer."
Woke Capitalism Is Still Capitalism
"Beware of corporate gestures when they leave existing power structures intact."
Woke Capitalism Is Still Capitalism
"Beware of corporate gestures when they leave existing power structures intact."
The Black Photographer Making History at Vanity Fair
"Viola Davis appears on the cover of this month’s issue, the first by a Black photographer."
The Black Photographer Making History at Vanity Fair
"Viola Davis appears on the cover of this month’s issue, the first by a Black photographer."
Why House Dresses Could Mean Big Business
"A host of brands are entering this market of easy, practical dresses."
Why House Dresses Could Mean Big Business
"A host of brands are entering this market of easy, practical dresses."
Why Slashing Product Prices Is Usually a Terrible Idea
"Even in a struggling economy, lowering prices can have negative long-term consequences."
Why Slashing Product Prices Is Usually a Terrible Idea
"Even in a struggling economy, lowering prices can have negative long-term consequences."
Is Your Business Model Anti-Racist?
"How to ensure a company's pursuit of racial justice extends beyond diversity and inclusion."
Is Your Business Model Anti-Racist?
"How to ensure a company's pursuit of racial justice extends beyond diversity and inclusion."
Beauty Brands Need to Do More If They Actually Want to End Colourism
"Why won’t brands commit to removing skin-whitening products from shelves completely?"
Beauty Brands Need to Do More If They Actually Want to End Colourism
"Why won’t brands commit to removing skin-whitening products from shelves completely?"
A Thriving Digital Space for Willi Smith, Streetwear Genius
"An online community archive in honour of the designer has become a home for fashion flâneurs."
A Thriving Digital Space for Willi Smith, Streetwear Genius
"An online community archive in honour of the designer has become a home for fashion flâneurs."
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Ralph Lauren, Cartier and Mytheresa.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Ralph Lauren, Cartier and Mytheresa.
Careers Counsel | How to Ensure Your Culture Keeps Growing as Your Company Does
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Careers Counsel | How to Ensure Your Culture Keeps Growing as Your Company Does
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Announcing Puig UK and Finesse
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Announcing Puig UK and Finesse
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
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.