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How the collision of sports and fashion is creating new opportunities in both industries.

Sneaker Brand On to Launch New Line With FKA Twigs

The British musician will collaborate with the Swiss brand on a collection of training apparel, and will serve as the face of their first collection to be released in August.


The Best Athletic Shoes for Women Were Designed for Men. Until Now.

Fast-growing start-ups like Hettas, Saysh and Moolah Kicks created sneakers designed specifically for active women. The sportswear giants are watching closely.


Pressure Eases on Nike, But Problems Remain

The sportswear giant posted flat sales in its latest quarterly report, beating Wall Street expectations. To fully recover, the business must demonstrate greater product innovation, analysts say.


Does Under Armour Need Kevin Plank?

When the American sportswear retailer announced the return of its controversial founder as CEO Wednesday, investors were perplexed. BoF unpacks why Plank may be back — and the challenges that lie ahead in his bid to transform its fortunes.


Nike’s Latest Sports Headache, Explained

FC Barcelona may take its on-field kit and fan merchandise in-house after falling out with Nike. Football industry executives and rival sportswear brands will be watching its next moves closely.


Highsnobiety’s New Store That Isn’t a Store

At least not in the traditional sense. A soon-to-launch Berlin flagship will sell stuff, but it’s brand partnerships that are expected to make the company’s latest retail experiment work.


The Football Team That Finally Got Fashion Right

Vogue-produced campaigns, streetwear tie-ups, fashion week events and special relationships with Off-White and Puma have helped Italian giant AC Milan infiltrate the industry where other teams have fallen short.


Tomorrow Ltd Acquires Samuel Ross’ A-Cold-Wall

After buying out the designer’s stake, the London-based brand accelerator now owns 100 percent of the label.


The Sneaker Resale Market Is Broken

Oversupply of once-hyped sneakers like Jordans has caused resale prices to plummet, pushing smaller platforms out of the market and sending the bigger players scrambling to adapt.


How Nike Ran Off Course

Nike is experiencing its worst slump in a decade, even as its competitors thrive. Insiders, athletes and fans pin the blame on changes made over the last few years that led to stalling innovation, disruptive restructurings and uninspired marketing.


Why Salomon-Owner Amer Sports’ IPO Fell Short

After discounting its listing, the sportswear group, which also owns Arc’teryx and Wilson, became the latest big fashion company to confront the tepid US IPO market.


Tiger Woods to Unveil ‘Next Chapter’ After Nike Deal

Woods has been linked with American golf brand Taylor Made since December, when the company filed a trademark for apparel, accessories and equipment, under the name ‘Sunday Red.’