LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
Anna Cleveland
At Thom Browne, Before the Guillotine
If the collection was ridiculously pretty, it was also pretty ridiculous.
At the #BoF500 Gala in Paris, Inclusivity Takes Centre Stage
Naomi Campbell, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Karen Elson and other industry leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 and inclusivity during Paris Fashion Week.
Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way
The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.
Moschino's Punk Princesses
A tough girl mix of teenage dreams gave way to a floral finale, but the clothes tended towards costume more so than the designer's recent, sportier shows.
A Riff on Refuse at Moschino
'Couture is an attitude, not a price tag’ read Scott’s t-shirt — his concept for a world where creation need not be elitist, but rather celebrate, recycle and relook at the everyday.
Jeremy Scott's Ode to Vegas
The collection's baroque flavour melded with Scott's tartier, psychedelic creations more successfully than expected.
The Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
This season, our top films featured high concept narratives by big name directors and savvy synergistic collaborations between brands and musicians.
Announcing Bottega Veneta, Kering Retail Talent Day
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Invisible Clothes at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s latest presentation was majestic and mournful, a paean to hopes unmet, dreams unrealised. The collection had a medieval, ritualistic, emotional power that overwhelmed reason.
Pat and Anna Cleveland on the Family Business
The mother-daughter duo reflect on the state of fashion and how modelling has changed.
BoF Exclusive | Marc Jacobs Speaks on ‘My America’ Campaign
The designer talks casting, Instagram and working with chief executive Sebastian Suhl to take the company to the next level.
Tim Walker’s Fantasy World
Tim Walker tells BoF about working for Avedon, rejecting social media and why there is a “need for dreams and truth in fashion” like never before.
Company Snapshot
The daughter of a ‘70s supermodel and Salvador Dali muse has established herself with campaigns at Lanvin and Bottega Veneta.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.