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.
Craig McDean
Under Populist Attack, French Fashion Responds
As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics.
Power Moves | Yoon Joins Dior Homme, AnOther Magazine Appoints Marc Ascoli
This week, Dior Homme taps Ambush designer Yoon as its new jewellery designer, while Marc Ascoli joins Another Magazine as creative director.
What Makes a Great Stylist?
Hairstylist Sam McKnight, makeup artist Val Garland, producer Sylvia Farago and set designer Shona Heath reflect on what makes a great stylist and how best to collaborate with them.
Jil Sander's New Designers on the Future of the Brand
The fashion house has had its fair share of comings and goings. Now, Luke and Lucie Meier are reimagining the brand.
At Colette, a Fresh Take on Collaboration
For each month until the end of the year, Sarah Andelman is giving a whole floor of Colette to a single brand. We’ll see Balenciaga, Sacai, Thom Browne — and one surprise: fashion publicist Lucien Pagès.
Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.
Why Edward Enninful Will Be Good for British Vogue
Edward Enninful’s appointment as editor-in-chief of British Vogue is a bold and progressive choice for the 100-year-old magazine.
British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, succeeds Alexandra Shulman, who resigned after 25 years in January.
Can a New Campaign Buoy Style.com?
Style.com is launching a shoppable campaign to better demonstrate its content-commerce proposition and carve out a clear brand identity.
Tomes of the Times: Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, Colin McDowell shares his list of the best fashion books of the season.
Behind W’s Rihanna Remix
W magazine has enlisted i-D founder Terry Jones to art direct its ‘collectible’ September 2016 issue, featuring Rihanna recast as a Cartier-bedecked queen.
Anita Bitton on Casting Top Models For Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs
BoF talks to Anita Bitton about the changing business of casting and how demand for content is driving demand for talent.
Company Snapshot
The former car mechanic frequently shoots fashion and beauty campaigns and magazine editorials, particularly of A-list celebrities.
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.