Allbirds’ Sales Dip Continues in 2024, Losses Narrow
Allbirds’ revenue dropped 28 percent year over year to $39 million in the first quarter of the year as demand for its sneakers remains weak, the company reported on Wednesday.
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Ralph Lauren Takes a Victory Lap
A runway show at corporate headquarters underscored how the brand’s nearly decade-long quest to elevate its image — and prices — is finally paying off.
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The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2024
BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief, look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Seán McGirr’s debut at Alexander McQueen to Chemena Kamali’s first collection for Chloé.
The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2024
BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief, look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Seán McGirr’s debut at Alexander McQueen to Chemena Kamali’s first collection for Chloé.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
BoF’s editors pick the best shows of the Autumn/Winter 2024 season.
Has Creativity Become a Luxury?
At Paris Fashion Week creative spark was scarce, but there were bolts of imagination from designers across the aesthetic spectrum, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
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Paris Fashion Week Says ‘So Long, Farewell’ With Chanel, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton
Megabrands duke it out, but Miuccia Prada wins the day, writes Tim Blanks.
Inside Lacoste’s New Fashion Chapter
Creative director Pelagia Kolotouros and CEO Thierry Guibert are banking on a retail-driven strategy and fresh focus on fashion and tennis to power the brand’s growth.
In Paris, Comme and Its Children
A handful of the most interesting designers showing at Paris Fashion Week owe a debt to Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo, writes Tim Blanks.
Creativity Is the New Luxury at Balenciaga
But the surging energy of the show ended in a strange, suspended moment, writes Tim Blanks.
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Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy
Seán McGirr’s Debut for McQueen: Anticipation and Controversy
Bringing It on Home With Rick Owens and Loewe
But domestic bliss takes on more complex shadings when viewed through designer eyes, writes Tim Blanks.
Stefano Gallici’s Ann Demeulemeester Challenge
The designer must strike a balance between staying faithful to Demeulemeester’s vision and moving things forward. Angelo Flaccavento gets a sneak peek at his latest collection.
Chemena Kamali Debuts at Chloé
Over the past 20 years, Chemena Kamali has worked for two creative directors at the brand. Now she gets her chance to shape it, writes Tim Blanks.
The News in Brief
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
TikTok Sues US Government to Block Divest-or-Ban Law
The company has argued that the law will stifle free speech and hurt creators and small business owners who benefit economically from the platform.