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

Can Puma Strike Gold Twice With Rihanna?

The first Fenty x Puma tie-up wrote the textbook for successful celebrity-brand collaborations. The pair will have to work harder to get the same reception in a market that’s now saturated with sneaker launches, and where elegance is elbowing out streetwear on the runway.


Salomon’s Super Bowl Surprise

Rihanna wore Salomon’s “Cross Low” sneakers as part of her all-red ensemble during the halftime performance, marking the culmination of the brand’s recent rise in fashion.


Hyper Growth Is Over for Sneakers. What’s Next?

As incumbents like Adidas and Nike grapple with a cooling market, niche players and newcomers have an opportunity to flourish.


Nike’s Jordan Brand to Open First Flagship in Milan

Nike’s Jordan brand, created in collaboration with NBA All-Star Michael Jordan, is set to open its first dedicated retail flagship in Milan later this month.


66˚North Taps Kei Toyoshima in Fashion Push

The Icelandic outerwear label, backed by the family that owns Chanel, aims to ‘elevate’ and widen the appeal of its brand.


How Fashion Brands Are Navigating World Cup Controversies

The tournament is an unparalleled marketing opportunity, but host country Qatar faces allegations it mistreated migrant workers and LGBTQ+ citizens. Fashion has mostly stayed out of the discourse.


Can Adidas Move On From Yeezy?

Top of incoming CEO Bjørn Gulden’s in-tray will be dealing with unsold Yeezy inventory and reversing the brand’s steep decline in China.


Adidas Plans to Still Use Yeezy Designs After Costly Divorce

The sportswear giant cut its profitability forecast for the fourth time this year as it continues to confront the fallout from its split with Ye.


Inside China’s Burgeoning Streetwear Scene

The country's streetwear market is heating up, attracting both global consumers and major brand collaborations.


The Debrief | Is Luxury’s Streetwear Obsession Over?

BoF’s Daniel-Yaw Miller discusses streetwear’s evolution from subculture to high fashion favourite — and whether the aesthetic’s waning influence spells its end.


How to Break Into Wholesale

Emerging labels can catch the eyes of inundated buyers through savvy pitching, leveraging relationships with celebrity fans and compelling social-media profiles.


Inside Gymshark’s First Store

The activewear brand, which has seen sales spike online, is opening its first physical location, in London.