The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Burberry targets India's brand-aware middle class (Times)
"Burberry, the British luxury brand, is poised to enter a joint venture to expand its presence in India, a market in which the ultra-rich are thriving because of a soaring stock market."
Phillips-Van Heusen 3Q profit up, raises outlook (AP)
"Clothing maker Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. on Wednesday posted a jump in third-quarter earnings, boosted by a $30.4 million tax benefit, and raised its full-year 2009 profit outlook citing factors including higher expected royalties."
Burkle Acquires Large Stake in Barneys Debt (WSJ)
"Ronald Burkle has become a significant investor in Barneys New York in recent months, with his Yucaipa Cos. buying a chunk of the struggling luxury retailer's debt."
Gap profits rise 25 percent (Drapers)
"Profits at American casualwear giant Gap grew 25% over its third quarter boosted by improved sales at its value fashion chain Old Navy."
My Techno: A Designer Viewpoint (IHT)
"Some are cyberexperts and others are technophobes, but most designers today embrace a variety of technology applications... there are all sorts of ways that designers are using technological skills without necessarily navigating through cyberspace."
From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
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