Harvey Nichols Appoints New CEO
Harvey Nichols has named Julia Goddard chief executive following the departure of Manju Malhotra — who held the post for 25 years — in late 2023.
Elaine Welteroth
News & Analysis
BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.
BoF Wanted to Celebrate Diversity. Fashion Leaders Saw More of the Industry's Superficiality Around Race.
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond took BoF and founder Imran Amed to task on social media this week, criticising what he saw as the publication’s shallow approach to inclusivity. His comments found support among a diverse group of fashion insiders.
Power Moves | Jean Patou's New CEO, Hearst Names Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief
This week, LVMH names Sophie Brocart as chief executive of Jean Patou, while Jessica Pels is appointed editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan.
Teen Vogue’s New Editor Is Lindsay Peoples Wagner of the Cut
Condé Nast has named a successor to Phillip Picardi, who is exiting the publisher this month to lead Out Magazine.
10 Revelations Buried in Farfetch’s IPO Filing
The fashion unicorn’s F-1 filing with US securities regulators contains previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.
On the Red Carpet, the Oscars Avoids Hollywood's #MeToo Moment
The lead up to the awards had little in the way of demonstrations tied to the industry’s sexual misconduct scandals.
Power Moves | Courrèges Names CEO, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi Takes the Helm
This week, Courrèges has appointed Christina Ahlers as its new chief executive, while Phillip Picardi has been named chief content officer at Teen Vogue.
Should Fashion Executives Prepare for an Economic Downturn in 2018?
The global economy is stronger than ever, yet some worry that a picture-of-health economy indicates trouble not so far ahead.
Departing 'Teen Vogue' Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth Signs With CAA
"CAA will work with Welteroth to expand her opportunities in film, television, digital, branding and endorsements as well as speaking engagements."
CNN’s Samantha Barry Named Glamour’s Editor-in-Chief
The news network’s head of social media will replace Cindi Leive as the head of the magazine.
The Best of BoF 2017 | Business
To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top Business stories.
Condé Nast to Fold Teen Vogue Print Amid Restructuring
Other titles, including GQ, W and Glamour, will reduce frequency as the stalwart publisher works to reimagine itself as a leading digital player.
BoF Exclusive | Condé Nast To Launch New LGBTQ Media Brand
The new multi-platform title — called Them — was conceived by Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi. Newly appointed chief revenue officer Pamela Drucker Mann sees it as a template for launching future brands.
Company Snapshot
The youngest person to be appointed editor-in-chief in Condé Nast’s 107-year history, she proved her potential through the title’s burgeoning digital audience figures.
The News in Brief
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
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.
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.