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.
Hannah Jones
Sustainability
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
Social Goods | Mario Testino, Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation, CVS Bans Photoshop
This week, male models accuse Testino and Weber of sexual exploitation, while CVS will no longer photoshop beauty advertisements.
BoF Exclusive | Nike Introduces Flyleather, Its Latest 'Super Material'
As part of its effort to reach $50 billion in sales by 2020 as well as halve its environmental impact, the sportswear giant is betting big on its newest proprietary offering.
#BoF500 — The New Class: Catalysts
They may work behind the scenes, but these talent spotters, agents and educators are essential to making the fashion machine tick. Meet the 15 catalysts who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability
Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.
The #BoF500 2016 Revealed
Today we unveil the fourth annual #BoF500, the definitive list of people shaping the global fashion industry in 2016.
Sustainability
Fashion Knows No Boundaries: Our Fourth Annual BoF500 Print Issue Is Out Today
From the office towers of Tokyo to the shopping malls of Mumbai to a tiny island in Greece, we bring you insight and intelligence from Kate Moss, Tory Burch, Tadashi Yanai and more in our fourth annual BoF 500 issue.
Fashion Knows No Boundaries: Our Fourth Annual BoF500 Print Issue Is Out Today
From the office towers of Tokyo to the shopping malls of Mumbai to a tiny island in Greece, we bring you insight and intelligence from Kate Moss, Tory Burch, Tadashi Yanai and more in our fourth annual BoF 500 issue.
Company Snapshot
During her more-than-20-year tenure at the sportswear giant she has helped transform it into a global leader in sustainable innovation.
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.