Cathaleen Chen

Quads Are the New Biceps: Why Fashion Went Long on Short Shorts

16 July 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen and Brian Baskin

Quads Are the New Biceps: Why Fashion Went Long on Short Shorts

Men are sporting thigh-baring shorts at a rate not seen since the days of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Tom Selleck. But does the trend have legs?

BoF Professional Exclusive

How to Make a Splash in a Crowded Pool of Swimwear Brands

16 July 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

How to Make a Splash in a Crowded Pool of Swimwear Brands

With no clear market leader, dozens, if not hundreds, of brands are crowding into the category, from venture capital-funded start-ups like Summersalt and Andie to global fast-fashion players like Asos and Boohoo. Here's how to stand out.

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin

2 July 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

Looking for a Fashion Mentor? Here's Where to Begin

Today’s fashion aspirants must create a lasting career trajectory amid a rapidly changing industry landscape. Finding a mentor early can help.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Here's the Deal With The RealReal IPO

28 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

Here's the Deal With The RealReal IPO

The luxury online reseller is slated to go public on the Nasdaq Friday, but how its shares fare after the bell will depend on whether investors see a path to profitability for the resale platform.

Vestiaire Collective Eyes International Expansion After $45 Million Funding Round

20 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

20 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

French investment bank Bpifrance and CEO Max Bittner led the financing, enabling the Paris-based social luxury resale platform to enter new markets and invest in tech.

Vestiaire Collective Eyes International Expansion After $45 Million Funding Round

French investment bank Bpifrance and CEO Max Bittner led the financing, enabling the Paris-based social luxury resale platform to enter new markets and invest in tech.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Resellers Are Courting Shoppers Away From Brands. Can They Work Together Instead?

20 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

Resellers Are Courting Shoppers Away From Brands. Can They Work Together Instead?

The resale market is growing 21 times faster than the fashion industry overall. Below, BoF outlines the ways luxury labels and resellers can make money together.

How a Cuban Fashion Brand Is Surviving Under Trump — With a Little Help From Google

14 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

How a Cuban Fashion Brand Is Surviving Under Trump — With a Little Help From Google

Empowered by Obama’s favourable trade policies toward Cuba, Clandestina became the first company out of the Island to run an online shop in the US while maintaining is headquarters in Havana. But under President Trump, the brand faces a slate of uncertainties.

News & Analysis

Can Going Private Save Hudson’s Bay Company?

10 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

News & Analysis

Can Going Private Save Hudson’s Bay Company?

Executive Chairman Richard Baker wants to take the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor private. Public or private, the ailing department store operator will need to close stores and endure some short-term losses to survive, industry experts say.

The State of Education

Is Business School Worth it?

4 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

The State of Education

Is Business School Worth it?

For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programmes.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

28 May 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.