J.Crew Flagship Reopens in Soho
The American apparel chain has returned to the Manhattan retail neighbourhood for the first time since 2017.
Olivier Rizzo
Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project
The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.
Cathy Horyn: 'I Support People Who Have Guts'
Fashion critic Cathy Horyn talks about navigating emerging designers, new media and nostalgia, courtesy of 1 Granary.
Fashion Goes to Hollywood
The ringmasters of American entertainment are betting big on the future of fashion.
News Bites | Calvin Klein and Moonlight, Rebekka Bay Exits Everlane and More...
In today's News Bites, Calvin Klein teams up with the Moonlight cast, Rebekka Bay exits Everlane for Marimekko and Sofia Sanchez de Betak aka Chufy launches her own line.
Announcing Aeyde, Charles & Keith Group, Intrepid, Zeus+Dione
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Can Raf Go Mass?
This week, the fashion world caught its first glimpse of Raf Simons’ vision for Calvin Klein, raising questions about whether the designer can balance his personal aesthetic with the needs of the multi-tiered, multi-billion-dollar brand.
Creative Class
Willy Vanderperre: ‘Youth Is an Emotion. Youth Is the Breaking Point’
In an exclusive excerpt from an interview with 1 Granary, the photographer and longtime Raf Simons collaborator Willy Vanderperre talks about creative rebellion, the power of youth and navigating the fashion industry.
Willy Vanderperre: ‘Youth Is an Emotion. Youth Is the Breaking Point’
In an exclusive excerpt from an interview with 1 Granary, the photographer and longtime Raf Simons collaborator Willy Vanderperre talks about creative rebellion, the power of youth and navigating the fashion industry.
Top 10 Campaigns of Autumn/Winter 2016
The Autumn/Winter 2016 campaign season could represent a notable turning point in the use of digital-native techniques in campaign imagery.
Top 10 Campaigns of the Season
This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.
What's the Difference Between Prada and Miu Miu? Miuccia Speaks
LONDON, United Kingdom — As Miu Miu grows in size and scale, the need to clearly distinguish the brand from Prada has become a much-discussed topic
Company Snapshot
The Belgian stylist has worked with major brands and photographers and is particularly noted for his work on Jil Sander campaigns.
The News in Brief
Ferragamo Sales Down 17% in First Quarter
Revenues totalled 227 million euros ($244.5 million), below analyst expectations of 237 million euros according a LSEG consensus.
TikTok to Label AI-Generated Images, Video From OpenAI and Elsewhere
Researchers have expressed concerned that AI-generated content could be used as misinformation in an attempt to interfere with US elections this fall.
US Online Retail Spending Up 7%, Driven By Demand for Cheaper Products
Sticky inflation has forced shoppers in various categories to trade down to more affordable products.
Tapestry Misses Quarterly Revenue Expectations
The company’s net sales came in at $1.48 billion in the quarter ended March 30, compared to analysts’ average estimate of $1.50 billion, according to LSEG data.
Warby Parker’s Sales and Profits Soar in 2024
The company’s main growth driver was its continued store openings, with eight new locations during the quarter and a total of 40 anticipated for 2024.
Thousands of Shoppers Swapped London for EU Since ‘Tourist Tax’
New analysis shows that 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT — a sales tax — exclusively in Britain in 2019. One fifth of those tourists are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU, where the tax break still applies.
Gap Names PepsiCo Exec as Global Chief Marketing Officer
Fabiola Torres, who has also held leadership roles at Nike and Apple, will oversee the group's marketing, merchandising and store experience functions.