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.
Jane Shepherdson
Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop
This week on the BoF Podcast, retail veteran and former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson and BoF senior editorial associate Tamison O’Connor break down Topshop’s rise and fall and what comes next for the British high street.
The Trouble with Topshop
Can the one-time fashion favourite stage a comeback as sales fall and the likes of Asos, Boohoo and Zara continue to eat into its business?
Power Moves | Tory Burch Names CTO, Damien Bertrand to Dior, Tiffany Hires CFO
This week, executive changes at Tory Burch, Tiffany & Co. and Whistles, and Damien Bertrand joined Christian Dior Couture as managing director of its womenswear.
News & Analysis
Whistles Continues Global Expansion with Department Store Strategy
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that British contemporary brand Whistles is launching its first physical presence in the US with Bloomingdale’s, continuing an international expansion strategy rooted in department store partnerships.
Whistles Continues Global Expansion with Department Store Strategy
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that British contemporary brand Whistles is launching its first physical presence in the US with Bloomingdale’s, continuing an international expansion strategy rooted in department store partnerships.
BoF Exclusive | Whistles to Launch in China in Partnership with Lane Crawford
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that British contemporary womenswear brand Whistles will make its debut in Hong Kong and mainland China, in August, in partnership with department store Lane Crawford.
Week in Review | Whistles CEO Talk, Mass Contemporary in China, Fashion-Tech startups, Closing boom
Jane Shepherdson, Chief Executive Officer, Whistles (CEO Talk) "Perhaps it's not surprising that, in her spare time, Jane Shepherdson does flying
CEO Talk | Jane Shepherdson, Chief Executive Officer, Whistles
In our latest CEO Talk, Jane Shepherdson speaks exclusively to BoF about Whistles' latest trading statement and shares her plans for the future of the business.
Small is the new big, Virtual shopping, Campus ambassadors, Jane Shepherdson's rise, Being Stella
Could small be the new big for the fashion industry? (Guardian) "Small companies have proven to be leaders in innovation, particularly when it comes
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.