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.
Eugene Tong
Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz, Christopher Wylie and Riz Ahmed to Headline VOICES 2018
McCartney will also receive the 2018 Global VOICES Award for her pioneering work in the field of sustainability within the fashion space.
Inside Bloomingdale's Permanent Pop-Up
Taking a cue from conceptual boutiques and indie brands, the Macy’s-owned chain is launching its ‘shop-in-shop’ concept, to be curated every two months based on a different theme.
Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge?
The company is revamping its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star again — this time for Generation Z.
Retail
With Kithland, Ronnie Fieg Presents His Ultimate Collaboration
Streetwear wunderkind and Kith founder Ronnie Fieg made his official New York Fashion Week debut with Kithland, a sprawling multi-faceted ‘experience’ that coincided with the launch of a new space at luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman.
With Kithland, Ronnie Fieg Presents His Ultimate Collaboration
Streetwear wunderkind and Kith founder Ronnie Fieg made his official New York Fashion Week debut with Kithland, a sprawling multi-faceted ‘experience’ that coincided with the launch of a new space at luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman.
#Menswear is Dead. What's Next?
The meme-driven movement may have peaked, but it helped to birth the style-savvy male consumer on which the fashion industry is betting big as overall luxury growth slows.
There Is More Work To Do for Public School
Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow know how to get people talking, but can they get them to buy?
How the Baseball Cap Hit a Home Run in 2015
Thanks to the rise of athleisure and a boom in sportswear, the baseball cap has achieved a new prominence, moving from streetwear staple to stylish must-have.
Kicking Off the Menswear Season
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the start of the menswear season and the upcoming debut of New York Fashion Week: Mens.
Will High Fashion’s Love Affair with Streetwear Last?
Streetwear-fashion hybrids are on the rise. Fleeting trend or symbol of a more enduring shift?
Behind the Vans Boom
More than a fashion trend, Vans has maintained double-digit growth for 19 consecutive quarters. BoF speaks to Kevin Bailey, president of the action sports division of VF Corporation, which owns Vans, to understand the key components of the company’s strategy.
Pop Quiz | Pitti Uomo, Menswear, Stephen Jones
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Pitti Uomo, menswear, and more.
Pitti’s Peacocks and the Liberation of Men’s Style
Street style imagery from Pitti Uomo, capturing the élan and flair of the fair’s attendees, has played a major role in liberating men’s style and democratising dandyism. BoF reports.
Company Snapshot
He directs the fashion office at one of America’s most-read men’s magazines and styles for tailored streetwear label Public School.
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.