TikTok to Challenge US Ban
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
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BoF LIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
Local luxury retailers are poised to succeed post-pandemic. Two industry veterans share their strategies.
#BoFLIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
More than ever, brands are relying on local retailers to supplant the downfall of major chains. How are these entrepreneurs navigating the era of Covid-19?
Designers Lobby to ‘Fix’ the Fashion System. Will It Work?
In recent weeks, three different groups of designers and retailers have proposed shifts to the industry’s product delivery and discounting calendars in a bid to create healthier, more profitable businesses. Can they pull it off?
The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original
The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.
In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback
The 2008 financial crisis put many local American retailers out of business, but the survivors are now stronger than ever.
The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America
In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.
Ready-to-Wear Continues to Invade Paris Couture Week
Monique Lhuillier is the latest designer to align with the Paris haute couture schedule.
Ikram Goldman Rules the World
"The fashion world, that is. Don’t believe it? Tag along to Paris and watch the seas part for Chicago’s imperious force of couture."
As Ohne Titel Shutters, Founders Reflect
They had buzz, great stockists and industry support. What went wrong? Alexa Adams and Flora Gill speak exclusively to BoF about why it was time to close their nine-year-old business.
Pop Quiz | Comme des Garçons, MiniLuxe, Pierre-Yves Roussel
You can find the correct answer and detailed explanation for each question immediately following the question (simply highlight to read), along with
New American Label Baja East's 'Ambisex' Loose Luxury Strikes a Chord
Less than six months after launch, new American label Baja East's "loose luxury" styles, rooted in comfort and travel, are striking a chord with influential buyers and customers alike. BoF reports.
6 Designers at the Vanguard of Luxury Footwear
At the forefront of luxury footwear, six designers making beautiful, covetable shoes have gained traction with consumers, established accounts with fashion-forward stockists, and racked up a handful of industry awards.
Company Snapshot
The straight-talking luxury fashion retailer is known for stocking young designers and being a very hands-on buyer and seller.
The News in Brief
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.
Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.
Italy Fines Amazon 10 Million Euros for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices
Amazon “significantly restricted consumers’ freedom of choice” by automatically pre-setting a ‘Subscribe and Save’ option, the regulators said.
Chilean Retailer Falabella Aims to Close Several Major Asset Sales This Year
The closure is part of the company's plan to raise $850 million to $1 billion and help improve its credit metrics, said chief executive officer Alejandro González.
Chinese Tourists Are Again Embracing International Travel
The return of China’s travellers has long been awaited in the travel industry, which is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year by contributing $11.1 trillion to the global economy.