Accessories

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

20 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.

Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

30 August 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.

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Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga

The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.

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Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers

30 August 2018 • By Christopher Morency

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Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers

The e-tailer hopes its new seasonal accelerator programme will help to keep it ahead of the competition at a time when consumers are thirsty for newness.

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

14 August 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The Top M&A Targets in Accessories

Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.

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Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.

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Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa

A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.

How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder

1 August 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder

For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.

Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

30 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

30 July 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.

Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear

The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.

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Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

26 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

26 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

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Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz

LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.

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Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

11 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

11 July 2018 • By Bloomberg

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.

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Handbags, Apparel Hit as Trump Tariffs Target Consumers

The new list of products subject to duties has been expanded to target categories such as sporting goods and apparel items.

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Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

15 June 2018 • By BoF Team

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.

Bottega Veneta Names Daniel Lee New Creative Director

The British designer, who was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline, begins July 1.