Salomon President and CEO Franco Fogliato Steps Down
Salomon chief executive Franco Fogliato will depart the brand effective immediately due to personal reasons, parent company Amer Sports said Friday.
Huishan Zhang
In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season
Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.
Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer
This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.
The Store is Dead, Long Live the Store!
Retailers from Macy's to Gucci are building immersive experiences into their stores as they fight with Amazon and other online competitors for customers' attention. But will the investment pay off?
Huishan Zhang's Bubble Gum Sophistication
The collection was sweet and saccharine, but the designer knowns when to dial down embellishment and frou-frou to avoid looking indulgent.
Huishan Zhang To Open First Flagship Store on London's Mount Street
Zhang means business with his first brick-and-mortar store, which will be neighboured by the likes of Céline, Balenciaga and Christopher Kane.
Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class
China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?
Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China
China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.
Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer
Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.
A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.
What It’s Really Like Being a Fit Model
BoF speaks to fit models at Céline, Burberry and others about career longevity, body size and how much they make.
Silken Porcelain
Zhang’s latest offering gave a sense that he is shaking off his earlier use of Chinese tropes in favour of a more universal view of femininity.
Resetting China’s Luxury Compass
In spite of the country’s slowing economy, stock market turmoil and a climate of uncertainty, China’s luxury market still presents lucrative opportunities if you know which direction to look.
Company Snapshot
The Qingdao native interned at Dior while studying at CSM and launched his label based on a modern East-meets-West aesthetic.
The News in Brief
Picky Consumers Jilting Big Brands Are Unilever India’s New Risk
The Indian unit of Unilever Plc is battling a slowing rate of growth in revenue and profits while its share price is lagging.
Rent the Runway Eyes Record Jump as Earnings Spark Revival Hope
The stock surged as much as 226 percent in intraday trading Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
CDC Reportedly Investigating Several Cases of Illnesses From Botox Injections
Health officials in Tennessee and Illinois this week said they were investigating cases of botulism-like illnesses that appeared connected to Botox injections received in a non-medical setting.
Nike Pins Hopes on Olympics to Win Back Market Share
The brand is hoping that Olympians breaking records in Nike gear could help push more shoppers to the label, which has seen slowed sales growth.
Three Films Produced by Saint Laurent Selected For Cannes Film Festival
Saint Laurent Productions announced it had co-produced three films chosen for the 77th Cannes Film Festival’s official selection in May.
Louis Vuitton Taps Wieden+Kennedy Veteran to Lead Communications
Advertising executive Blake Harrop is set to join Louis Vuitton as executive vice president, image and communications, according to an internal announcement seen by BoF.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.