Adidas Is Seeing Hot Demand for Sambas and Yeezys
The German sportswear company now expects to generate operating profit of around €700 million ($743 million), an increase from the previous target of €500 million.
BoF VOICES
Reimagine the future of fashion with BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
The BoF Podcast | Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson on Balancing Creativity and Commerce
Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson and Emmy Award-winning actor and director Dan Levy in conversation at VOICES 2023.
The BoF Podcast | Diane von Furstenberg on the Power of a Little Dress
Diane von Furstenberg looks back on her barrier-breaking career with longtime friend Deepak Chopra at BoF VOICES 2023.
The BoF Podcast | Brunello Cucinelli on Humanistic Capitalism in an Age of AI
At BoF VOICES 2023, the Italian designer spoke about the balance required to run an ethical fashion business while embracing new technologies.
The BoF Podcast | Richard Dickson on How to Recapture the Magic of Gap
CEO Richard Dickson, the executive responsible for Barbiemania in 2023, is now trying to give Gap the same treatment.
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The BoF Podcast | Leena Nair on Leading Chanel Into the Future
Chanel’s global CEO Leena Nair joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF VOICES 2023 to discuss the vision she’s crafting for the iconic French luxury brand.
BoF Celebrates VOICES 2023 With Star-Studded Gala
After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.
BoF VOICES 2023: Finding Hope in the Dark
Photographer Misan Harriman, artists Rita Ora and Billy Porter and designer Diane von Furstenberg shared their experiences translating pain into art and impact.
BoF VOICES 2023: Confronting the Creativity Crisis
Designers Jonathan Anderson and Diane von Furstenberg, actor-filmmaker Dan Levy, Uniqlo’s John C Jay and others spoke about the state of creation in an age of artificial intelligence and corporate mediocrity.
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BoF VOICES 2023: An Inflection Point for AI
Generative AI is already changing fields such as design and marketing, and while it presents a number of very real threats, it also holds potential benefits for all of humanity.
News & Analysis
BoF VOICES 2023: Craft, Culture and Colonial Legacies
Bottega Veneta designer Matthieu Blazy, Gap Inc CEO Richard Dickson, Brunello Cuccinelli and others discussed craft, culture, brand building and more, while a panel of sustainability stakeholders examined the colonial dynamics embedded in fashion’s climate crisis.
BoF VOICES 2023: Craft, Culture and Colonial Legacies
Bottega Veneta designer Matthieu Blazy, Gap Inc CEO Richard Dickson, Brunello Cuccinelli and others discussed craft, culture, brand building and more, while a panel of sustainability stakeholders examined the colonial dynamics embedded in fashion’s climate crisis.
BoF VOICES 2023: AI and the Human Touch
Artificial intelligence, preserving a sense of humanity and the power of representation were just a few of the topics covered by speakers including Chanel CEO Leena Nair.
BoF VOICES 2023: Final Agenda and Speaker Lineup
Join us for the BoF VOICES 2023 livestream, taking place from Tuesday, November 28 to Thursday, November 30, to examine the cultural, technological and economic forces shaping the global fashion, luxury and beauty landscape.
The News in Brief
Sephora, Perfumes and Cosmetics Drive LVMH Sales Growth
Amid a luxury slowdown, strong performance by LVMH’s perfumes and cosmetics and selective retailing divisions show a healthy appetite for beauty.
Dr Martens Shares Plunge as Tough Outlook Sets Challenge for New CEO
The company, which named chief brand officer Ije Nwokorie as its next CEO, said it was anticipating a double-digit percentage decline in US wholesale revenues, which would dent overall profits.
Procter & Gamble Price Hikes Thin Shoppers’ Wallets
Rising prices of personal care products could quash Americans’ habit of buying big-brand-name items for their household pantries, posing a threat to Procter & Gamble, one of the world’s biggest makers of packaged goods.
Traders Fear Antitrust Risk in $8.5 Billion Deal Between Coach, Michael Kors Owners
The merger arbitrage investor community turned increasingly bearish on the deal last week, as they interpreted some comments from FTC officials at a conference as negative for the deal.
US Retail Sales Top Forecasts as Consumers Keep Fuelling Growth
The value of retail purchases, unadjusted for inflation, increased 0.7 percent from February, Commerce Department data showed Monday.
Tapestry Merger With Versace Owner Capri Gets EU, Japan Approval
The merger, which would bring top luxury labels such as Tapestry’s Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Capri’s Jimmy Choo and Versace under one roof, still awaits approval from the United States.
Online Marketplace Verishop Acquires Data Firm Trendalytics
E-commerce marketplace Verishop bought data analytics firm Trendalytics in a cash and equity deal that closed in March. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.