Fast Fashion

Global Currents

Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

20 November 2018 • By Casey Hall and Denni Hu

Global Currents

Forget Luxury, Cheap Clothes Mean Big Money in China

There is a fortune to be made selling low-cost clothing in China. But cut-throat competition, ‘Taobao villages’ and local know-how give domestic players an edge over global names like H&M and Zara.

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

28 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

21 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here

This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden

12 October 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.

H&M Rethinks Experimental Brand Nyden

Launched earlier this year, Nyden will remain open, but will now be sold via HM.com.

News & Analysis

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

News & Analysis

H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

25 September 2018 • By Reuters

25 September 2018 • By Reuters

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

H&M Tests New Store Concept

At a spruced-up pilot store in Stockholm, the chain is testing new concepts that mark a break with its past, and partly echo some tactics already deployed by rivals to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

Boohoo Names New CEO From Primark

17 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

17 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

John Lyttle, currently chief operating officer of Primark, will join Boohoo in March, having been offered a payout of as much as £50 million to spur growth.

News & Analysis

Boohoo Names New CEO From Primark

John Lyttle, currently chief operating officer of Primark, will join Boohoo in March, having been offered a payout of as much as £50 million to spur growth.

Global Currents

Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival

15 September 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

Global Currents

Inside Japan’s Biggest Fashion Festival

Tokyo Girls Collection is a shoppable mega-show so popular that it causes hysteria, but only a few brands outside Japan have tapped into this colossal direct-to-consumer opportunity.

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

9 September 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Rihanna Takes on Aerie and Victoria's Secret

This week, everyone will be talking about Rihanna's Savage X Fenty show at New York Fashion Week, the new #BoF500, Zara's global e-commerce strategy and J.Crew's new look. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem

1 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

1 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.

Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem

This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.