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.
Lisa Armstrong
Be Well Collective Prepares Models for the Fashion Week Gauntlet
From nutritional education to getting a better night’s sleep, Sarah Ann Macklin’s not-for-profit aims to equip the industry with a practical toolkit for dealing with the day-to-day pressures of the fashion sector.
Anya Hindmarch to Host Consumer-Facing Event at London Fashion Week
The accessories designer is hosting a not-for-profit experience aimed at engaging customers through talks and special-edition product.
Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win the 2017 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
The organisation decided to “spread the benefit” of the prize to two labels this year.
Op-Ed | The Rise of the Fashion Hipster
Catering to the fashion hipster — whose purchases are driven by irony, camp and insider humour — risks making promising brands the flavour of the day, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Industry Reacts to Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Appointment
Demna Gvasalia of Vetements has been named the next creative director of Balenciaga. BoF spoke to several key industry insiders to gauge the reaction.
The China Edit | J.Crew’s XXXS Size, Alibaba IPO, Asia Woolmark Prize
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Victoria Beckham, Fashion Transformer
Imran Amed sits down with Victoria Beckham to learn how she has proven her critics wrong and become one of fashion’s fastest rising stars.
M&S's Make-or-Break Clothing Strategy Gets Early Thumbs-Up
LONDON, United Kingdom — Fashion media and analysts broadly welcomed Marks & Spencer's new clothing strategy and a preview of autumn/winter fashion
As the Print Trend Peaks, Designers Evolve
LONDON, United Kingdom — In recent seasons, a cyclone of dizzying digital prints has blown across the fashion landscape, quickening the pulse of
Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was
LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative
A Wake-Up Call for YSL's PR Team
PARIS, France — A few weeks ago, Yves Saint Laurent 's PR team wrote to BoF, asking that we edit a tweet.
Company Snapshot
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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.