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.
Victoria Beckham
Why WAGs Are Making a Fashion Comeback
This generation of wives and girlfriends of professional athletes are turning the cheeky title into a career, building followings on social media, inking brand partnerships and serving as connectors between the worlds of fashion and sport.
Inside Victoria Beckham’s Big Bet on Beauty
The line, which makes up more than half of the designer’s total business, is revving up its ambitions, with new retail partners and a new category launch: fragrance.
Announcing Alexander McQueen and Victoria Beckham
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Victoria Beckham Sales Rise, But Profitability Remains Elusive
The brand’s sales have grown by double-digits for the past four seasons, CEO Marie Leblanc said.
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
In Paris, Creators and Imposters
The Paris Fashion Week that closed on Tuesday offered both sparks of originality and shameless theft, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
In London, Emerging Designers Face a Critical Season
Despite rising Covid-19 cases, smaller labels in the British capital are betting that in-person shows and appointments will help to deliver much-needed orders from wholesale buyers.
Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?
The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.
The Next Beauty Destination? The Grocery Aisle
With no end in sight to the pandemic, beauty labels may need to rethink their distribution strategies. Grocery stores may be the next frontier.
Amid Pandemic, Luxury Leaders Seize Digital Opportunity to Gain on Rivals
The worst quarter in the history of the modern luxury business was also its best ever for digital sales.
Telfar Clemens, Tommy Hilfiger and the State of American Fashion
BoF brings you a conversation between the designers Telfar Clemens and Tommy Hilfiger on the rise of their respective labels and the state of American fashion past and present, courtesy of System magazine.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Luxury Fashion’s Link to the Illegal Wildlife Trade
A recently released study reveals that, between 2003 and 2013, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service seized thousands of products made by Gucci, Michael Kors and others. As the fashion industry scrambles to reinvent itself during the Covid-19 pandemic, it must not forget animals, writes Joshua Katcher.
Op-Ed | Luxury Fashion’s Link to the Illegal Wildlife Trade
A recently released study reveals that, between 2003 and 2013, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service seized thousands of products made by Gucci, Michael Kors and others. As the fashion industry scrambles to reinvent itself during the Covid-19 pandemic, it must not forget animals, writes Joshua Katcher.
Company Snapshot
The designer has shed her Spice Girl image with her critically acclaimed understated, modern take on womenswear.
The News in Brief
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.
Playground Closes $2 Million in Funding Round
The intimate wellness brand completed its first institutional raise after seeing 700 percent revenue growth and is launching in Target.
Galderma Sales Top $1 Billion, Led by Injectables
The public company reported strong sales, as demand for its dermatological skincare and injectable products surged.
EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made With Forced Labour
The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.