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.
Gigi Hadid
BoF VOICES 2022 | Session 2: Back to ‘Reality’ for the Fashion Industry
Register now for the VOICES 2022 livestream, as we examine the opportunities and challenges ahead for the global fashion system.
Jerry Lorenzo and Jordan Brand’s Larry Miller Will Speak at BoF VOICES 2022
They join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers to be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 2022. Reserve your spot to join the livestream today.
The United States of Stuff
From Fendi to Tibi, the opening days of New York Fashion Week were unapologetically commercial, reports Lauren Sherman.
Inside Gigi Hadid’s New Knitwear Brand, ‘Guest in Residence’
The model’s accessibly priced, direct-to-consumer cashmere concept is launching online and with a New York Fashion Week pop-up.
How Nili Lotan Built a $100 Million Brand
For the last 19 years, the Israel-born designer has developed her independent American fashion label by producing high-quality, timeless basics.
Op-Ed | The Business of Blackfishing
For some white influencers and entertainers, appearing as Black or racially ambiguous has become a brand-building exercise. At what cost?
Eyewear Brands Cash In on Our Screen-Time Overdose
With everyone working from home, brands and retailers have seen sales for blue light-blocking 'screen readers' surge. Has the pandemic helped the category find its feet?
Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic
Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?
Will Covid-19 Change Fashion Photography?
In the face of social distancing measures, photographers have embraced new modes of image-making on platforms like Zoom and FaceTime. But the long-term impact of the crisis could go even deeper.
Everyone Loves Sweatsuits and Fashion Is Cashing In
Brands high and low are hopping on the Instagrammable trend— but will fast fashion's cheap-and-chic options defeat them all?
Why Tommy Hilfiger Is Still Standing
The all-American apparel retailer is facing more competition in more regions than ever before, but marketing stunts like see-now-buy-now runway shows continue to pay off. What's the secret?
Luxury
Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback
The luxury brand has had to rethink ambitious plans to restage its Métiers d’Art show in both London and Beijing this summer following the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s still betting on replica shows to connect with customers.
Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback
The luxury brand has had to rethink ambitious plans to restage its Métiers d’Art show in both London and Beijing this summer following the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s still betting on replica shows to connect with customers.
Company Snapshot
The face of Tom Ford and Topshop first modelled for Guess aged two. She has a 40 million-strong social media following.
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.