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.
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Why Brands Are Revisiting Old Advertising Campaigns
Instagram influencers aren’t the only ones posting throwback content. Lockdown measures are prompting brands like Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Versace to revisit their archives.
Opening Ceremony Acquired by Off-White Backer New Guards Group
Founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim will remain co-creative directors of the brand and the stores will close in 2020.
Was #MeToo Just a Trend for Fashion?
Reactions to public claims of sexual misconduct within fashion have shifted dramatically over the past decade, but critics question how much the industry has really changed. As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF takes stock.
Why There Are More Fashion Magazines Than Ever
The internet was supposed to have killed print fashion media years ago, and yet the market for high-concept biannuals and quarterlies is more crowded than ever.
Fashion Embraces Optimism at the #BoF500 Gala
Carine Roitfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexi Lubomirski, Bella and Gigi Hadid and other leaders from around the world celebrated the #BoF500 during New York Fashion Week.
How Interview Magazine Came Back From the Dead
The magazine’s president and chief revenue officer say controversial longtime owner Peter Brant is out, and a new cost-conscious era is in. But can Interview rid itself of its baggage?
Vanity Fair’s Radhika Jones on Fashion and the New Best-Dressed List
The editor-in-chief and chief business officer Chris Mitchell tell BoF about the magazine’s approach to fashion and style ahead of Jones’s first trip to the European shows.
‘What You Wanted’ at Eckhaus Latta
With a collection rippling with new ideas, it's safe to say that Trump has positively mobilised the pair for the better.
Fashion’s New Female Gaze: Movement or Myth?
That young women photographers like Harley Weir, Petra Collins and Coco Capitán are being grouped together — prompting debate over the emergence of a new “female gaze” — is simultaneously positive and unnerving.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Creative Class
It is the diverse talents of creatives that bring fashion to life. Meet the 12 photographers, casting directors and stylists who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season
Screenshot from David David fashion film | Source: David David
Company Snapshot
Exploring the boundaries between gender and identity in her work, the New Yorker has shot campaigns for Comme des Garçons, Saint Laurent and Lanvin.
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.