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.
John Skelton
John Alexander Skelton Challenges Everything
Tim Blanks details the designer's uncomfortable and thrilling presentation, which reminded him why fashion is London's ultimate resource — the wellspring of chaos and creativity unbounded by the mundane.
Vancouver’s ‘Golden Time’ Unleashing Luxury Boom
An influx of rich Chinese has made the Canadian city, known for its outdoor lifestyle and ability to produce homegrown international brands, increasingly strategic to the global luxury sector.
The Second Coming of LN-CC
One year after being bought out of bankruptcy by Italian e-commerce provider The Level Group, progressive fashion retailer LN-CC has hit the reboot button.
BoF Exclusive | The Level Group Buys LN-CC Out of Administration
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that after being put into administration late last week, fashion retailer LN-CC has been bought by Italian e-commerce provider The Level Group.
Fashion Backpacks, From Mere Trend to Modern Wardrobe Staple
More than just the trendy bag of the moment, fashion backpacks are becoming a true wardrobe staple. BoF reports.
News & Analysis
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
Building Damir Doma
It took a fortuitous encounter in front of a bike shop in Bavaria for Damir Doma to find that rarest of things: the right deep-pocketed partner, willing to put in time, energy and resources to see the designer’s fledgling label through its difficult first years and get it off the ground. But six years later, with his own store, close to 9 million euros in sales and a new co-chairman, it is clear that Doma’s ascent up the tricky ranks of Paris fashion has been driven by more than luck. BoF reports.
John Skelton's Creative Eye
With a sharp eye for new talent and an uncompromising creative vision, John Skelton has become one of the industry's most respected buyers.
Turning Point | How J.W. Anderson Became a Brand Builder
Today, we are pleased to introduce Turning Point, a new BoF series examining critical moments in the careers of fashion’s brightest rising stars, starting with London-based designer J.W. Anderson.
The Spotlight | Yang Li
LONDON, United Kingdom — This month, the Spotlight turns to Yang Li, a 24-year-old Central Saint Martins dropout and former Raf Simons intern, whose
The Spotlight | Thamanyah by Ahmed Abdelrahman
PARIS, France — "I met him at the gym, in his boxing shorts, fancy sneakers and large Kelly Bag as a gym bag," recalls Michèle Lamy — Rick Owens '
Dame Vivienne, DailyCandy secrets, Luxury bubble, Cucinelli rises, John Skelton's philosophy
Vivienne Westwood by Tim Blanks (Interview) " Vivienne Westwood has a request. Before we start our conversation, she wants to get on her soapbox
Company Snapshot
After training at Harrods and Selfridges, the buyer helped shape e-tailer Oki-ni before launching his own bleeding-edge concept store and e-commerce site.
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.