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Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

For Young Designers, Evolution or Revolution?

17 February 2019 • By Osman Ahmed

Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

For Young Designers, Evolution or Revolution?

In London, Molly Goddard and Michael Halpern are both grappling with just how much to evolve their signature styles.

Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins

16 February 2019 • By Tim Blanks

There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.

Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

Echoes and Evocations at Central Saint Martins

There were some striking outriders, but the inescapable niggle was a lack of design rigour.

Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

In London, Embracing Outsiders

15 February 2019 • By Osman Ahmed

Ready-to-Wear - Autumn 2019

In London, Embracing Outsiders

At London Fashion Week, some designers seemed content with their outsider status.

Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

15 February 2019 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.

Xu Zhi Expands Into Menswear, Partners with JD.com

The buzzy designer is gearing up to launch menswear, his first standalone show in Shanghai and a savvy new partnership with China's largest retailer.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names CFO, Revlon Appoints CEO

14 February 2019 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Moda Operandi taps Kristina Salen for chief financial officer, while Revlon hires its first female chief executive.

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names CFO, Revlon Appoints CEO

This week, Moda Operandi taps Kristina Salen for chief financial officer, while Revlon hires its first female chief executive.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

14 February 2019 • By Sarah Kent

BoF Professional Exclusive

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.

BoF Professional Exclusive

What’s Ailing Mulberry?

14 February 2019 • By Sarah Shannon

BoF Professional Exclusive

What’s Ailing Mulberry?

Chief executive Thierry Andretta is trying to turn things around, but the British heritage brand is a no-show at London Fashion Week again this season after years of sluggish sales and a slumping share price.

News & Analysis

New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.

News & Analysis

New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent

Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.

Here's What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week

13 February 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

13 February 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.

Here's What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.

News & Analysis

Debenhams Gets £40 Million Credit Deal

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The department store also announced a sourcing partnership with Li & Fung for its own-brand products.

News & Analysis

Debenhams Gets £40 Million Credit Deal

The department store also announced a sourcing partnership with Li & Fung for its own-brand products.