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In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

17 September 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Zoe Suen

17 September 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Zoe Suen

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.

British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class. Here’s Why.

17 September 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

17 September 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.

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JW Anderson is fashion’s great hippie guru, and the romance was intense in the clothes he showed on Monday.

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Contemplating Evolution at Burberry

It may be that Riccardo Tisci isn’t quite sure what to make of Burberry. A lack of editing weighed heavy on the show, as did its mixed messages.

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H&M to Test Selling External Brands in Strategy Shift

The move is a significant strategy shift and possible step toward competing directly with multi-brand online retailers such as Zalando and Asos.

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Demna Gvasalia’s Exit From Vetements Marks the End of a Fashion Cycle

The once-white-hot label, where the Georgian designer made his name before becoming creative director of Balenciaga, was the poster child for the rise of luxury streetwear.

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H&M Sales Growth Slows

The Swedish retailer has been trying to reduce its high inventory level, which stood at $4.2 billion at the end of June.

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Demna Gvasalia Steps Down From Vetements

Demna Gvasalia Steps Down From Vetements

Can Roller Coasters Save the Mall?

Can Roller Coasters Save the Mall?

Fabien Baron Is Not Nostalgic

Fabien Baron Is Not Nostalgic

Three London Labels Stick to Their Guns

Three London Labels Stick to Their Guns

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

In London, Is Extinction Rebellion Out-Marketing Fashion?

BoF Professional Exclusive

In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

17 September 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Zoe Suen

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.

British Fashion Exploits, Celebrates and Fetishises the Working Class. Here’s Why.

17 September 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

From hero worship and ‘class appropriation’ to subtle snobbery and downright discrimination, British fashion has an odd relationship with social class.

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Jonathan Anderson's Arabian Nights

17 September 2019 • By Tim Blanks

JW Anderson is fashion’s great hippie guru, and the romance was intense in the clothes he showed on Monday.

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Ready-to-Wear Spring 2020

Contemplating Evolution at Burberry

17 September 2019 • By Tim Blanks

It may be that Riccardo Tisci isn’t quite sure what to make of Burberry. A lack of editing weighed heavy on the show, as did its mixed messages.

109 View Collection

News & Analysis

H&M to Test Selling External Brands in Strategy Shift

16 September 2019 • By Reuters

16 September 2019 • By Reuters

The move is a significant strategy shift and possible step toward competing directly with multi-brand online retailers such as Zalando and Asos.

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Demna Gvasalia’s Exit From Vetements Marks the End of a Fashion Cycle

16 September 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

16 September 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The once-white-hot label, where the Georgian designer made his name before becoming creative director of Balenciaga, was the poster child for the rise of luxury streetwear.

News & Analysis

H&M Sales Growth Slows

16 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

16 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Swedish retailer has been trying to reduce its high inventory level, which stood at $4.2 billion at the end of June.

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