News & Analysis

Should Fashion Break Up With Big Tech?

19 January 2021 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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Should Fashion Break Up With Big Tech?

Bottega Veneta recently pulled the plug on its social media accounts, but brands and marketing experts say it’s difficult, if not impossible, to replicate the reach of social platforms and search engines like Facebook and Google in other channels.

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Is Hedi Slimane’s Celine Working?

19 January 2021 • By Robert Williams

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Is Hedi Slimane’s Celine Working?

LVMH’s mission to turn Celine into a multi-billion dollar business got off to a rocky start, but there are signs the brand may be turning a corner.

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What the Latest Clampdown on Xinjiang Cotton Means for Fashion

18 January 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

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What the Latest Clampdown on Xinjiang Cotton Means for Fashion

New policies on both sides of the Atlantic mean businesses will likely have to prove their supply chains do not pass through the Chinese region, where the reported detention of Uighurs in forced labour camps is rife.

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Beauty’s Never-Ending Product Launch Cycle

15 January 2021 • By Rachel Strugatz

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Beauty’s Never-Ending Product Launch Cycle

Brands are betting that constant newness will drive sales, with some planning to double the number of releases this year. Is there a limit to how many products consumers are willing to try?

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How to Sell Subculture to the Masses

15 January 2021 • By Tamison O'Connor

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How to Sell Subculture to the Masses

Scaling a brand without selling out can be a challenge. Here’s how the likes of Dr Martens, Supreme and Vans have managed it.

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Power Moves

Power Moves | Moda Operandi’s Interim CEO, Editorial Shakeup at Dazed

14 January 2021 • By BoF Team

This week, Jim Gold takes the helm of the luxury retailer, while stylist Ibrahim Kamara takes the reins at the British style bible.

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Power Moves | Moda Operandi’s Interim CEO, Editorial Shakeup at Dazed

This week, Jim Gold takes the helm of the luxury retailer, while stylist Ibrahim Kamara takes the reins at the British style bible.

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At Dazed Magazine, a Changing of the Guard

14 January 2021 • By Daphne Milner

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At Dazed Magazine, a Changing of the Guard

Ibrahim Kamara will take the reins as editor-in-chief at the British youth culture bible, as Isabella Burley steps down. Lynette Nylander has been named executive editorial director.

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Sustainability: What Brands Are Prioritising in 2021

14 January 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

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Sustainability: What Brands Are Prioritising in 2021

Sustainability and responsible sourcing are moving targets as the industry learns more about its impact on the planet. BoF breaks down the issues that are likely to seize the spotlight in 2021.

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The Business of Beauty

Fewer Guards, More Black Brands: Sephora’s Plan To Win Back Shoppers

13 January 2021 • By Bloomberg

The announcement comes after shoppers of colour alleged racial bias in stores and a lack of products that cater to their needs.

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Fewer Guards, More Black Brands: Sephora’s Plan To Win Back Shoppers

The announcement comes after shoppers of colour alleged racial bias in stores and a lack of products that cater to their needs.

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News & Analysis

These $4,400 Sneakers Are the New Stilettos

13 January 2021 • By Bloomberg

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These $4,400 Sneakers Are the New Stilettos

Demand for high heel shoes were down 12 percent and heel boots saw a decline of 9 percent from the year before.

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