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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#BoFLIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget
Prices are falling on marketing channels ranging from billboards to Facebook ads, creating new opportunities for brands looking to get a bigger bang for their advertising buck.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of Wholesale
In a conversation exclusively for BoF Professional members, listen to the CEOs of Ami Paris and Altuzarra discuss the future of the wholesale cycle.
Digital Transformation Comes Down to Talent in 4 Key Areas
"It’s about technology, data, process and organisational change."
How Street Culture Shaped Asian-American Identity
"The relationship between streetwear and Asian-American expression runs deeper than a simple flex."
How to Save the Global Economy From Covid-19
"Covid-19 is being met with the biggest surge of economic policy ever, outside of a world war."
How Betsey Johnson Built a Fashion Empire and Lost Her Name
"The designer revisits the heyday of her 'pretty and punk' clothing brand and the decision to sell it off."
The Many Masks of Nancy Pelosi
"The speaker of the House has strategically made masks a part of her platform."
What the Pandemic Reveals About E-Commerce
"Digital sales have soared, but serious constraints are also now on display."
Consumer Organisation and Operating Models for the Next Normal
"Retailers have risen to the challenges presented by the pandemic."
Moving Forward, What Does Wholesale Buying Look Like for Fashion?
"There's an entire ecosystem around buying and selling that relies heavily on travel and face-to-face meetings."
How Fashion Is Speaking Up About Covid Racism
"Asian American designers are using their clothes to fight against the rising tide of Covid-19 related xenophobia."
Smash What Is Left to Be Smashed: Jun Takahashi’s Undercover
"How Undercover managed to remain at the vanguard, prefiguring so much in fashion today."
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.