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.
Nike sells Umbro brand to Iconix (FT)
"Iconix Brand Group has agreed to buy Nike's Umbro sports apparel and footwear unit for $225m in cash, marking the fashion brand's second deal with the US sportswear group."
Accessible Luxury Brands Ride China's Middle-Class Wave (Jing Daily)
"As the battle rages on between high-end and high-street brands in mainland China and Hong Kong, one ongoing trend to watch is the success of so-called 'accessible luxury' or 'affordable luxury' brands in the market, those that span the bridge between luxury and masstige."
ASOS year profit soars (Reuters)
"British online fashion retailer ASOS posted an expected 40 percent rise in year profit, as strong trading in overseas markets, such as the United States and Australia, more than offset slower growth in its home market."
Alberta Ferretti hands Philosophy line to designer Natalie Ratabesi (Telegraph)
"Central Saint Martins graduate Natalie Ratabesi has become the latest British fashion designer to helm a major international label after Alberta Ferretti decided to step down from her role as creative director of her second line, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti."
US Vogue Celebrates 120th Anniversary With Documentary (Vogue)
"A documentary about US Vogue's fashion editors has been made to mark the magazine's 120thanniversary. The HBO film will feature interviews with designers such as Marc Jacobs, Nicolas Ghesquière and Vera Wang."
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.