LVMH Prize Names Finalists, Adds Phoebe Philo and Pharrell Williams to Jury
On Sept. 10 the eight designers will present their collections at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
Emma Watson
Could the Pandemic Make Retail Better?
The Covid-19 crisis has crushed fashion retailers, but the pressure could prove a catalyst for change that ultimately makes the sector stronger.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO
This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.
Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO
This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.
Emma Watson Joins Kering Board
The British actress will join the luxury group's sustainability committee.
Marketing
Inside the Multi-Billion-Dollar Online Product Recommendation Economy
Publishers from Buzzfeed to Vogue to CNN are generating a growing amount of revenue from product reviews that steer readers to retailers’ websites. Behind the scenes, brands are locked in a battle to claim the most-coveted links.
Inside the Multi-Billion-Dollar Online Product Recommendation Economy
Publishers from Buzzfeed to Vogue to CNN are generating a growing amount of revenue from product reviews that steer readers to retailers’ websites. Behind the scenes, brands are locked in a battle to claim the most-coveted links.
Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia
Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.
Ivanka Trump and Aquazzura to Take Copyright Infringement Case to Court
In a lawsuit over an alleged 'copy' of its 'Wild Thing' sandal, Aquazzura has accused Ivanka Trump's fashion brand of infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.
The Oscar de la Renta Signature
Co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia plastered Mr de la Renta's handwriting all over their latest collection, while working hard to inscribe it with their own ideas as well.
Fashion’s Hottest Brands and Top Selling Products in Q2
In a new series, BoF and Lyst crunch the numbers to bring you the definitive list of the highest performing fashion brands and products, quarter by quarter.
Osman Sells Majority Stake to Luxcite
The London-based brand's founder, Osman Yousefzada, said the capital will be used to deepen wholesale partnerships and ramp up direct-to-consumer sales.
Big Data Confirms China's Consumer Rebound
Online consumption picked up from February as retailers and delivery workers returned from holidays. Data shows top-selling items are cosmetics and personal care products as well as sports and outdoor goods.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Lawsuit, Met Gala Style, High Street Ethics
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
What Davos Means for Fashion
At the 2016 World Economic Forum, leaders discussed turmoil in global markets and the impact of ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ on business sectors, including fashion.
Company Snapshot
The actor has become an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and sustainable, eco-friendly practices within the industry.
The News in Brief
Valentino’s Full-Year Sales Fall 3 Percent
The results help to explain owner Mayhoola’s decision to shake up the brand’s aesthetic direction by hiring former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele.
TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine
The social media platform will effectively ban most weight loss-related content from appearing on its app starting next month, according to a sweeping new set of community guidelines published on its website last week.
Vivienne Westwood’s Personal Wardrobe To Be Auctioned
A taffeta ball gown with the span of a light aircraft is one of the more magnificent items to go on sale at Christie’s in June as part of an auction of the personal wardrobe of Dame Vivienne Westwood.
Valentino Chairman Bets Quiet Luxury Is Over After Michele Hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Marcelo Burlon Steps Down as Creative Director of Namesake Brand
Burlon, a former DJ, stylist and PR, founded the Milan-based label as a T-shirt line in 2012, inspired by ‘90s club culture.
Designer Nancy Gonzalez Sentenced to 18 Months in Exotic Skin Smuggling Case
The Colombian designer, whose bags have been worn by celebrities and featured on shows like Sex and the City, previously pled guilty to illegally importing millions of dollars of crocodile and snakeskin handbags into the US.
The Wealthy are Less Willing to Spend on Sustainable Products
Millennial and Gen-Z respondents were among the most likely to pay a premium for environmental-friendly practices.