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.
Yohji Yamamoto
The BoF Podcast | Inside Yohji Yamamoto’s Fashion Philosophy
In a rare interview, the influential Japanese designer speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the philosophy that underpins his boundary-breaking career.
Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?
This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.
At Paris Fashion Week, Real Life and Liberation
Reality was front and centre at Paris Fashion Week, but this season’s winners both addressed and transcended our current state of affairs, reports Angelo Flaccavento, who beamed into Paris from his base in Italy.
Trailblazing Designer Kenzo Takada Has Died
The Japanese designer, best known for his namesake line Kenzo, passed away following complications due to Covid-19. He was 81.
The New Wave of Fashion Criticism
Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.
Is Fashion Going Back to Normal?
The labels taking part in the Paris men’s showcase largely stuck to their aesthetic codes, presenting pragmatic and reassuring collections that felt like seeing an old friend, with some intriguing format twists, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Op-Ed | Want to Fix the Fashion System? Lower Prices.
If it costs $4,000, few people will buy your coat at full price, regardless of when it’s delivered, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Yohji Yamamoto Fights the System
The designer’s magic is his ability to do his black, punky, deconstructed thing again and again — always the same but always different. Today, it happened again.
Designers to Watch in 2020
These under-the-radar names have made a big impact playing second-fiddle to some of the industry’s top talents. Who is poised for a starring role?
Despite the End of Barneys Itself, a Happy Holidays for Its Retail Workers
Some of the bankrupt store’s still-employed sales associates are determined to stick it out until the end of liquidation, thanks to high commissions and market demand for their skill set.
The Decade When Streetwear Rewrote the Rules of Luxury
As we head into 2020, streetwear's influence on the way fashion is bought and sold — not to mention the culture at large — remains strong, argues David Fischer, founder and CEO of Highsnobiety.
The Battle for Collectable and Rare Fashion Heats Up
Museum-worthy couture is now being chased by everyone from private collectors to secondhand retailers, and prices are ballooning.
Company Snapshot
The influential Japanese designer, known for masterful tailoring and directional cuts, has collaborated with Adidas and Hermès.
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.