Zendaya’s Challengers Puts Luxury Brands on Center Court
Roger Federer has done campaigns for Rolex, as have Rafael Nadal for Armani and Serena Williams for Audemars Piguet. Tashi Duncan and Art Donaldson? They have Aston Martin.
In a 2019 conversation with BoF’s Imran Amed, the tennis champion, who announced her retirement this week, reveals how the mental toughness she has built on the court prepared her for life as an entrepreneur.
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
Black-owned brands are in the spotlight, but some entrepreneurs worry that aligning their own racial identities with those of their brands will alienate some customers — and not all retailers are coming to them with mutually beneficial offers.
BoF has learned that the former creative director of Celine is returning to fashion with an eponymous label and minority investment from the world’s largest luxury group.
As Nordstrom announces a 10-year partnership with the organisation launched on Instagram after George Floyd’s death to call on retailers to spend more money on Black-owned brands, founder Aurora James and board member Emma Grede tell BoF about keeping up the momentum and supporting entrepreneurs.
As Nordstrom announces a 10-year partnership with the organisation launched on Instagram after George Floyd’s death to call on retailers to spend more money on Black-owned brands, founder Aurora James and board member Emma Grede tell BoF about keeping up the momentum and supporting entrepreneurs.
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Former Nasty Gal executive and angel investor Deborah Benton has launched a new fund with investor Amanda Schutzbank, aimed to set founders up for long-term success in a competitive digital landscape.
How the trio behind the London label navigated a split with Kering and beat the pandemic by betting on merch line More Joy.
BoF examines how two skin care brands at opposite ends of the pricing spectrum, the French and German luxury label Augustinus Bader and drugstore staple CeraVe, stood out in the growing global cosmetics market by rethinking the beauty playbook.
The footwear designer, famed for his luxury heels, talks to BoF about the launch of his new fashion academy and the enduring relevance of stilettos.
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This year, Ralph Lauren and Lululemon have joined the likes of H&M Group, Kering and Chanel in pouring money into innovations that could reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
The private equity firm will pour €56 million into the Swedish footwear-turned-lifestyle label after its online sales soared during the pandemic.
This year’s biggest winners may have been China’s uber-wealthy business leaders, who amassed an astonishing amount of wealth despite the global pandemic. Many of them have fashion to thank for part of their fortunes.
BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Belgian designer about his new community-centred art hub and why the clothing store could do with a makeover.
Roger Federer has done campaigns for Rolex, as have Rafael Nadal for Armani and Serena Williams for Audemars Piguet. Tashi Duncan and Art Donaldson? They have Aston Martin.
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
The administrators said the retailer’s 541 known unsecured creditors are owed at least £35.6 ($44.2 million) but are unlikely to collectively receive more than £800,000 ($996,000), or “less than a penny in the pound.”
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.