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.
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A.P.C.’s Jean Touitou: ‘I’m Ready for a War’
The French designer talks to Tim Blanks about how he’s navigating the crisis and why the coronavirus can’t kill fashion.
Outdoor Voices Seeks Its Second Act
The brand that helped define the athleisure aesthetic faces stiff competition from new labels and activewear giants. Founder Tyler Haney says she has a plan to stand apart, including the launch of its first swimwear line.
The Top 10 M&A Targets in Activewear
Emerging activewear brands are on the rise as consumers look beyond ubiquitous sportswear giants. BoF identifies the top acquisition targets in the space.
APC Makes an Advanced Fashion Statement
Jean Touitou's collection had a strong narrative coherence. Whether turtlenecked or buttoned up, the look was sharp as a tack.
Mickey Drexler Named Chairman of Outdoor Voices
Drexler's appointment to the activewear brand's board of directors follows a $9 million convertible note led by the executive's new firm Drexler Ventures.
Announcing Everlane, Patrizia Pepe and Bond No. 9
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
The Top 10 Venture-Backed Fashion Startups
As a spate of disruptive startups inch toward a decade in business, those being disrupted are increasingly turning to acquisitions to better secure their futures. BoF identifies the top targets.
What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
A.P.C.’s 30 Years in Fashion: ‘Unnoticeable But Eventually Remarkable.’
As A.P.C. celebrates its 30th year in business, Jean Touitou considers his secret to success might be this: sometimes boring, always relevant. 'We’re not loud, we’re consistent. And we continue.'
Why A.P.C. Invested in Outdoor Voices
Jean Touitou of A.P.C. and Tyler Haney of Outdoor Voices talk to BoF about why their partnership makes perfect business sense.
Clean, Pragmatic Dressing at A.P.C.
Jean Touitou’s vision translated into a modular wardrobe of glorified post-basics in singular colours that looked fresh and tempting.
Tribes, Melancholy and Singularity
The gang mentality, undone melancholy and the power of a single idea were on display at the Paris men's shows.
Company Snapshot
As a reaction to the loud, loose clothing of the 1980s, the French designer launched his own label of timeless, chic French-inspired clothing.
The News in Brief
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.
Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.