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.
Scott Schuman
Bryanboy: How Fashion’s Original Influencer Became a TikTok Star
For the Filipino former web developer, who grew an audience of over 1 million TikTok followers in six months, the move is the latest in a career of pivots that have taken him from first-wave fashion blogger to Gen-Z media star.
Fixing the Whitewashed Influencer Economy
BoF breaks down the system of pay gaps, racist exclusion and algorithms that keep black influencers from excelling — and what needs to happen to make it stop.
What Happened to New York Fashion?
With more absences on the New York Fashion Week calendar than ever before, BoF looks back at a decade of changes and turmoil in America’s fashion capital.
Street Style Photographer Nabile Quenum Has Died
The popular French photographer, known by his blog’s name, J’ai Perdu Ma Veste, was a frequent contributor to New York magazine, Vogue and GQ.
Garance Doré Relaunches as Atelier Doré
The illustrator, writer and photographer is rebranding her company as Atelier Doré, which she believes better represents the suite of products — both business and consumer facing — that she and her team offers.
Caroline Issa, A Beautiful Mind
LONDON, United Kingdom — Sitting opposite Caroline Issa, the 37-year-old chief executive and fashion director of London-based Tank magazine, one
Pop Quiz | Pitti Uomo, Menswear, Stephen Jones
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 Pitti Uomo, menswear, and more.
The Business of Blogging | Ari Seth Cohen, Advanced Style
On the eve of his documentary film debut, Ari Seth Cohen speaks with BoF on how he has parlayed a personal interest in stylish older women into a profitable business and a platform for challenging perceptions of aging.
How Vika Gazinskaya Put Herself on the Fashion Map
In recent seasons, Moscow-based designer Vika Gazinskaya has attracted attention, and orders, from some of the world's most influential stores, including Colette, Net-a-Porter and Fivestory. How did she do it?
Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids
LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the first instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,
Is Fashion Week For Sale?
Content containing brands aiming to align themselves with the glamour and excitement of fashion week is turning up more frequently in the Instagram feeds of fashionable superusers, observes Imran Amed.
Fashion Means Business | Garance Doré and Scott Schuman
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Company Snapshot
With an eye for detail and lighting, the award-winning photojournalist was one of the industry’s first street style bloggers.
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.