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.
Teddy Quinlivan
Nicolas Ghesquière Speaks Out Against LVMH’s Donald Trump Ties
Following Trump's appearance at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton factory in Texas, the house’s women’s artistic director took to Instagram to condemn the US president.
The Business of Casting Queer Models
Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.
In Paris, The #BoF500 Symposium Sparks Conversation on Inclusivity
At a Sunday morning symposium, Sinead Burke, Jillian Mercado, Dapper Dan, Chika Oranika and Phillip Picardi broke down how the fashion industry can become more inclusive on gender, race and ability.
Transformational Defiance at Maison Margiela
In the midst of our deeply chaotic nowness, John Galliano nailed the moment.
The 2018 #BoF500 Revealed
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the sixth annual BoF 500: the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2018.
10 Revelations Buried in Farfetch’s IPO Filing
The fashion unicorn’s F-1 filing with US securities regulators contains previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.
Missoni, A Fabulous Timeless Machine
Successfully integrating menswear and womenswear for the first time was a testament to the brand’s constant ability to reinvent itself.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Company Snapshot
Having walked the runway for the likes of Gucci, Dior and Louis Vuitton, Quinlivan became a role model after coming out as transgender in 2017.
The News in Brief
Allbirds’ Sales Dip Continues in 2024, Losses Narrow
The company is anticipating further sales slumps this year. Its revenue will likely drop as much as 25 percent year over year to $190 million in 2024.
Shopify Falls on Surprise Loss, Hit From Logistics Unit Sale
After rallying more than 120 percent last year, Shopify shares have struggled this year after the company had projected higher operating costs than expected for this quarter.
Boohoo Dives Into Debt as Losses Soar to £160 Million and Sales Slump
The online fashion specialist said it had built up net debts of £95m in the year to the end of February – down from almost £6m of net cash a year before – after losses widened 76 percent to £160 million.
Levi Strauss Ends Lawsuit Against Italy’s Brunello Cucinelli Over Trademarked Tab
Levi notified a federal judge in Oakland, California on Tuesday that it was dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Settlement talks began shortly after Levi sued in January.
Puma Returns to Sales Growth in Americas Despite ‘Volatile’ Market
Demand for retro shoe styles such as 'terrace' has helped boost sales of sportswear brands like Puma and its rival Adidas at a time when the sector has been hit by weaker consumer demand and excess stocks.
Tylenol Maker Kenvue Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates, to Cut 4% Jobs
Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, and said it would cut 4% of its global workforce amid the Tylenol and Band-Aid maker’s efforts to expand its key brands.
Richemont Acquires Italian Jeweller Vhernier
Vhernier is small but Richemont has a history of turning small brands into success stories