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.
Pedro Lourenço
Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies
Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.
Pedro Lourenço Is Back with Zilver
With a new genderless label, set to debut at London Fashion Week on September 16, the designer aims to build something that is sustainable — environmentally as well as economically.
Power Moves | Laura Brown to InStyle, La Perla Creative Director, Forever 21 CFO
This week, InStyle has named Laura Brown as editor-in-chief, and La Perla appointed Julia Haart as creative director.
Power Moves | Chiquet Exits Chanel, Wilhelmina Names CEO, Balbina Wong Retires
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Nike to Launch Collaboration with Chitose Abe’s Sacai
BoF can exclusively reveal that Nike is set to launch a new fashion collaboration with Chitose Abe’s inventive Japanese label Sacai.
Pop Quiz | Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Natalia Vodianova, Gucci, Le Labo and more.
Why Are Sportswear Giants Nike and Adidas Embracing Fashion?
BoF examines the strategies behind the uptick in the fashion activities of the world’s leading sportswear giants.
News & Analysis
Pop Quiz | Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week, and more.
Pop Quiz | Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Manolo Blahnik, Alexander Wang, Australia Fashion Week, and more.
After Identity Crisis, Brazilian Fashion Shows Momentum
Following an "identity crisis" that saw designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, São Paulo Fashion Week is on the upswing.
Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
Prince of prints, Brazil fashion rising, Embracing Africa, 3D photo booth, Emblematic Vuitton
Why Peter Dundas is Pucci's prince of prints (The National) "The last thing you expect Peter Dundas to be is the fashion guy. From his sheer physical
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
Company Snapshot
After shuttering his namesake womenswear line in 2015, the Brazilian designer returned in 2018 with lauded gender-fluid label, Zilver.
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.