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Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

6 July 2020 • By Robert Williams

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Why Dior's CEO Is Pushing Couture in a Pandemic

With a miniature collection, the house of Christian Dior literally scales back its presence at Paris Haute Couture Week. But don’t be fooled: Pietro Beccari speaks exclusively to BoF on how the brand is keeping its foot on the accelerator after a steep jump in sales last year.

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Forty Five Ten's Future Is In Limbo After Cutting Staff and Closing Stores

28 May 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Forty Five Ten's Future Is In Limbo After Cutting Staff and Closing Stores

The multi-brand retailer hasn't announced plans to reopen and is operating with a skeleton crew, weeks after the lockdown was lifted in its home state of Texas.

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon

14 May 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

Vogue and the CFDA Set Up Shop on Amazon

Through the fundraising initiative A Common Thread, 20 independent New York brands will begin selling their collections on the e-commerce marketplace as part of an effort to help struggling designers.

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For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

6 May 2020 • By Pierre Mallevays

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For Luxury, Hope Springs Eternal

Investors in the sector are looking beyond a troublesome second quarter to greener pastures in the second half of 2020.

Chanel, Celine and More Rally to Support French Healthcare Workers in One-Off Auction

27 April 2020 • By Daphne Milner

La Mode S’Engage is fashion’s latest effort in combating the coronavirus crisis.

Chanel, Celine and More Rally to Support French Healthcare Workers in One-Off Auction

La Mode S’Engage is fashion’s latest effort in combating the coronavirus crisis.

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Zalando Looks to Concession Model for Growth

16 April 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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Zalando Looks to Concession Model for Growth

The German fashion e-tailer sees the pandemic, which has forced most stores to close across Europe and North America, as an opportunity to turbocharge its sales platform, which handles e-commerce operations for third-party brands.

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

8 April 2020 • By Zoe Suen

8 April 2020 • By Zoe Suen

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.

BoF Exclusive | Huda Kattan to Forgo Salary for the Year Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Kattan’s family members linked to the business will also be forgoing their wages for the rest of 2020.

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

8 April 2020 • By Daphne Milner

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.

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Gap Inc. Cancels Summer and Fall Orders As Covid-19 Bites

6 April 2020 • By Sarah Kent

6 April 2020 • By Sarah Kent

The US retailing giant asked suppliers to stop shipping orders and halt production for the fall season, taking drastic measures to mitigate fallout from a widespread retail lockdown.

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Gap Inc. Cancels Summer and Fall Orders As Covid-19 Bites

The US retailing giant asked suppliers to stop shipping orders and halt production for the fall season, taking drastic measures to mitigate fallout from a widespread retail lockdown.

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For Influencers, Affiliate Revenue Is Next to Disappear

26 March 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

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For Influencers, Affiliate Revenue Is Next to Disappear

Brands like Macy’s, Ulta, Dillard’s and TJ Maxx are pausing their affiliate marketing programs to save money during Covid-19. Influencers, who have seen brand sponsorships disappear overnight, are scrambling.