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Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

21 June 2019 • By BoF Team

21 June 2019 • By BoF Team

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

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In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves

23 June 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

23 June 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

This season at the men's shows, theatrics were played up to cover a certain unworthiness of ideas and, sometimes, downright total nothingness. It's the clothes that must do the storytelling.

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At Alyx, Getting Down to Business

Williams may be exploring the same ideas as his peers, but his collection stood out from everything else that was shown this week.

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WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

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Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons

Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.

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Zara's Indian Partner Is Building Its Own Cheaper Fashion Chain

After 10 years running Zara stores in India, Tata Group is building its own apparel empire, at half the price.

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Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves

In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves

Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?

Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

BoF Professional Exclusive

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

21 June 2019 • By BoF Team

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

BoF Professional Exclusive

In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves

23 June 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

This season at the men's shows, theatrics were played up to cover a certain unworthiness of ideas and, sometimes, downright total nothingness. It's the clothes that must do the storytelling.

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Menswear - Spring 2020

At Alyx, Getting Down to Business

24 June 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

Williams may be exploring the same ideas as his peers, but his collection stood out from everything else that was shown this week.

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WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

24 June 2019 • By Liz Flora

24 June 2019 • By Liz Flora

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

24 June 2019 • By Sarah Kent

24 June 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

Menswear - Spring 2020

Comme des Garcons Homme Plus

Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons

24 June 2019 • By Tim Blanks

Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy.

38 View Collection

News & Analysis

Zara's Indian Partner Is Building Its Own Cheaper Fashion Chain

23 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

23 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

After 10 years running Zara stores in India, Tata Group is building its own apparel empire, at half the price.

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