The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Kors Crushes Earnings: Will the Growth Continue? (Daily Finance)
"Shares of design house Michael Kors popped on the open today, with the stock climbing more than 5%. The luxury-goods retailer reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat on both the top and bottom lines."
Clothing retailer Esprit's shares slide 23 percent as CEO quits (Reuters)
"Shares of Esprit Holdings Ltd fell by nearly a quarter on Wednesday after the clothing retailer's chief executive resigned, casting uncertainty over its costly restructuring plan and efforts to revitalise a brand that it admitted last year had 'lost its soul'."
Inditex defies crisis to grow net profit 30 pct (Reuters)
"Spain's Inditex, the world's largest clothes retailer, showed on Wednesday it can sell to both fashion-hungry shoppers in emerging Asia and cash-strapped consumers in Europe, posting a sharp rise in first-quarter earnings."
Louboutin's new red sole woe (Telegraph)
"Christian Louboutin has lost another red sole-centred battle, this time against high-street chain Zara. The case erupted in 2011 when Louboutin sued Zara France for 'counterfeiting and unfair competition' when they sold a £45 (49 euros) pair of red-soled, opened-toed shoes similar to Louboutin's 'Yo Yo' style."
Vogue to Launch Ukraine Edition (WWD)
"Condé Nast International announced that a Ukraine edition of Vogue would debut within the next year. It will be published as part of a license partnership between Condé Nast International and UMH Group."
From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
The State of Fashion 2024 breaks down the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead.
Imran Amed reviews the most important fashion stories of the year and shares his predictions on what this means for the industry in 2024.
After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.