Reformation and Its Backers Raise $210.9 Million in IPO
The womenswear brand and shareholders including private-equity backer Permira raised new funds in an IPO that priced shares at the bottom of the marketed range.
Videos
The home of fashion video on BoF.
Sustainability
Alexi Lubomirski: Conscious Creativity and the Fight Against Fur
On stage at BoF VOICES, the fashion photographer called on industry leaders to stop working with fur, feathers and exotic skins.
Alexi Lubomirski: Conscious Creativity and the Fight Against Fur
On stage at BoF VOICES, the fashion photographer called on industry leaders to stop working with fur, feathers and exotic skins.
News & Analysis
Hans Ulrich Obrist: The Antidote to Globalisation
At VOICES, the curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries argued that a softer ‘mondialité,’ where local and global identities coexist, could be the solution to growing nationalism, adding that artists must play a role in creating alternative futures.
Hans Ulrich Obrist: The Antidote to Globalisation
At VOICES, the curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries argued that a softer ‘mondialité,’ where local and global identities coexist, could be the solution to growing nationalism, adding that artists must play a role in creating alternative futures.
Sustainability
Clare Farrell: Inside the Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion and the lead plaintiff in a group lawsuit against the US government kicked off the BoF VOICES conference with a deep dive on combating indifference to climate change.
Clare Farrell: Inside the Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion and the lead plaintiff in a group lawsuit against the US government kicked off the BoF VOICES conference with a deep dive on combating indifference to climate change.
Global Markets
Carole Cadwalladr: Is This the End of Democracy?
On the VOICES stage, journalists Carole Cadwalladr, Felix Salmon, Janine Gibson and Yinka Adegoke examined the spread of digital misinformation and why traditional governance is failing everyday citizens.
Carole Cadwalladr: Is This the End of Democracy?
On the VOICES stage, journalists Carole Cadwalladr, Felix Salmon, Janine Gibson and Yinka Adegoke examined the spread of digital misinformation and why traditional governance is failing everyday citizens.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week
As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.
Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week
As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week
In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.
Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week
In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize
Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.
Inside an International Fashion Prize
Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.
News & Analysis
Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity
The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.
Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity
The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.
News & Analysis
Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
News & Analysis
Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
News & Analysis
Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.
Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.
News & Analysis
None of Your Business With Bella Freud
In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.
None of Your Business With Bella Freud
In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.
The News in Brief
Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Shares Dive as Sales and Chinese Weakness Disappoint
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.