Op-Ed: Should a Luxury Group Buy De Beers?
Mining company Anglo American is considering offloading its storied diamond unit. It won’t be an easy sell.
Simon Collins
News Bites | Charlotte Tilbury Investment, Will.i.am at Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty announces a minority investment from Sequoia Capital, while the Copenhagen Fashion Summit releases its speaker line-up and preliminary schedule.
News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.
How Can We Nurture the Next Generation of Fashion Designers?
The London College of Fashion's Frances Corner, Polimoda's Linda Loppa, Central Saint Martins' Fabio Piras and Parson’s School of Design's Simon Collins on the future of fashion education.
VOICES Is Now Sold Out; New Speakers Announced Today
LVMH’s Ian Rogers, Black Lives Matter Activist DeRay Mckesson and Farfetch CEO José Neves are amongst the latest speakers to be added to the VOICES speaker line-up.
John Galliano, Mario Testino, Amber Valletta and Joan Smalls to Speak at VOICES
The Business of Fashion is pleased to reveal the latest wave of speakers at VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers.
BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES
BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.
Top Fashion Schools in the USA: A State of Oversupply
American fashion schools are producing more than 2,200 fashion design graduates every year, yet only 23,100 Americans are currently employed as designers. Which schools give their students the best shot at success?
Op-Ed | Should Companies Take a Political Stand?
If we expect companies to take sides on divisive issues — and only patronise those we deem as having a good conscience — it could mean the end of agnostic consumerism, argues Simon Collins.
The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500
Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.
Under New Direction, Parsons Puts Sustainability First
Set to join Parsons as the new dean of fashion, Burak Cakmak speaks to BoF about his vision for one of world’s most distinguished creative incubators.
Power Moves | Parsons Names Dean, Westman Leaves Revlon, Global Fashion Group CEO
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Dean of Fashion at Parsons Plans to Step Down
"After six years as the dean of the School of Fashion at Parsons the New School for Design, Simon Collins will be stepping down at the end of 2014."
Company Snapshot
Following a six-year tenure as dean at fashion design school Parsons, the former creative director of Nike's Asia-Pacific region is now focused on his professional practice.
The News in Brief
Spain’s Puig Sets IPO Price Guidance at Top of Range
The Barcelona-based firm set the price guidance at €24.50 per share, according to terms seen by Bloomberg News, giving the company an implied market value of €13.9 billion ($14.9 billion).
L’Occitane’s Billionaire Owner Close to Possible $7 Billion Buyout Bid
Chairman Reinold Geiger’s investment holding company, L’Occitane Groupe SA, is considering an offer for the Hong-Kong listed firm’s shares he does not already own, at HK$33 to HK$34 per share, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
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.
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.