World Cup Trophy to Arrive in Bespoke Louis Vuitton Trunk
It is the fifth successive occasion that the French company has designed a trunk for the trophy, following those used at the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
Sports
How the collision of sports and fashion is creating new opportunities in both industries.
The Debrief | Have Sneakers Lost Their Cool?
BoF correspondent Mike Sykes unpacks why a Bank of America report calling a peak to sneaker sales has rattled the industry, and whether the decades-long trend towards casual dressing has anywhere left to go.
The Debrief | Have Sneakers Lost Their Cool?
BoF correspondent Mike Sykes unpacks why a Bank of America report calling a peak to sneaker sales has rattled the industry, and whether the decades-long trend towards casual dressing has anywhere left to go.
Nike Is Already Winning 2026
Nike is starting the year off on a positive note with momentum behind one of the brand’s newest innovations.
Nike Is Already Winning 2026
Nike is starting the year off on a positive note with momentum behind one of the brand’s newest innovations.
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now
From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.
Balenciaga Embraces Sports. Will Sports Return The Love?
Pierpaolo Piccioli is embracing sports in a major way with Balenciaga’s new Pre-Fall 2026 collection. It’s a bit of a risky move, but the question is whether it’ll work with fans from both sides of the fashion and sports aisles.
Balenciaga Embraces Sports. Will Sports Return The Love?
Pierpaolo Piccioli is embracing sports in a major way with Balenciaga’s new Pre-Fall 2026 collection. It’s a bit of a risky move, but the question is whether it’ll work with fans from both sides of the fashion and sports aisles.
Nike’s Hottest Shoe Isn’t a Sneaker
StockX’s newest ‘Big Facts’ report shows that one of Nike’s hottest sneakers of the year wasn’t actually a sneaker at all.
Nike’s Hottest Shoe Isn’t a Sneaker
StockX’s newest ‘Big Facts’ report shows that one of Nike’s hottest sneakers of the year wasn’t actually a sneaker at all.
Have Sneaker Sales Finally Peaked?
Sneakers have dominated the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.
Have Sneaker Sales Finally Peaked?
Sneakers have dominated the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.
A Warning Sign for Adidas
Bank of America’s double-downgrade on Adidas should serve as a wakeup call for the brand as it goes into the new year.
A Warning Sign for Adidas
Bank of America’s double-downgrade on Adidas should serve as a wakeup call for the brand as it goes into the new year.
Five Sports X Fashion Storylines to Watch in 2026
Sports and fashion had a watershed moment in 2025 as the two industries continued to converge. 2026 will be similar. Here’s what to watch for early on in the year.
Five Sports X Fashion Storylines to Watch in 2026
Sports and fashion had a watershed moment in 2025 as the two industries continued to converge. 2026 will be similar. Here’s what to watch for early on in the year.
The Future of Converse
Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?
The Future of Converse
Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?
Opinion: The World Cup Is Nike’s to Lose Versus Adidas
CEO Elliott Hill must see off both Adidas and upstarts to make the most of the World Cup opportunity, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: The World Cup Is Nike’s to Lose Versus Adidas
CEO Elliott Hill must see off both Adidas and upstarts to make the most of the World Cup opportunity, writes Andrea Felsted.
The Best of BoF 2025: Fashion and Sports Forge a Powerful Alliance
As the fashion world navigated a tough year filled with macroeconomic headwinds and deep consumer pessimism in key marketplaces, the sports industry proved to be a bit of a guiding light.
The Best of BoF 2025: Fashion and Sports Forge a Powerful Alliance
As the fashion world navigated a tough year filled with macroeconomic headwinds and deep consumer pessimism in key marketplaces, the sports industry proved to be a bit of a guiding light.
Nike Is In Its ‘Middle Innings,’ But Is The Home Stretch Close?
Elliott Hill continued to preach patience as Nike reported another quarter of modest growth and set its agenda for 2026.
Nike Is In Its ‘Middle Innings,’ But Is The Home Stretch Close?
Elliott Hill continued to preach patience as Nike reported another quarter of modest growth and set its agenda for 2026.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nike Out of World Cup as Adidas-Outfitted Teams Head to Final
Argentina’s semi-final win over England on Wednesday crushed the sportswear giant’s hopes of sponsoring a team on the tournament’s biggest stage.
Nike Edges Past Quarterly Revenue Estimates
The sportswear company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $10.97 billion, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $10.86 billion.
Mid-World Cup, On Eyes Entry Into Football
The fast-growing Swiss running brand plans to leverage its robotic manufacturing to disrupt a lucrative soccer lifestyle market currently dominated by Nike and Adidas.
Nike Hires Pfizer’s Denton to Take Over for Departing CFO
David Denton will take over on Aug. 17, succeeding Matthew Friend.
Lululemon Ends Proxy Battle With Founder Chip Wilson
The deal gives Wilson two board picks in exchange for his pledge to refrain from disparaging the company for 18 months.
Lululemon Criticises Chip Wilson, Sets Proxy Vote
The company rejected the overtures of founder Wilson to install new board members and set a shareholder vote for June.
Under Armour Sees Another Weak Year as North America Struggles, Shares Slump
Founder Kevin Plank, who returned as CEO in 2024, outlined a plan that involved reducing about a fourth of the company's product lines and shifting to higher-priced items in sports categories.