Fashion World News

After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JbiPgk

Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines

Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Xh2FvS

BoF China Expands Focus on The World's Largest Luxury Market

BoF is embarking on an exciting new chapter for our Chinese-speaking community, redoubling our efforts in the Chinese market, sharpening our focus and recruiting a new leadership team which includes the return of Queennie Yang as BoF China Editorial Director. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2FJRxN1

Kenzo Taps Felipe Oliveira Baptista

The former Lacoste creative director will succeed design duo Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who are officially parting ways with the LVMH-owned house on July 1. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2xnWnuN

Donatella Versace Talks Pride, Present and Future

The high priestess of Italian glamour opens up on being a gay icon, Riccardo Tisci and retirement. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Nl1mHy

Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride

This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Nj4ovU

Op-Ed | Hong Kong Protests Feed a Toxic Brew for Luxury

With streets getting closed and travel disrupted, the world’s most famous luxury goods brands there will inevitably feel an effect. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2RJRrd6

Julie de Libran Debuts Dress Collection

The outgoing Sonia Rykiel designer is selling the 20-style range via her own e-commerce site and MatchesFashion.com. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2XikVor

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Lnc1yK

The RealReal Soars 40 Percent in Debut

The shares opened at $28, above their initial public offering price of $20. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2FF1xHg

The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Menswear Spring/Summer 2020 Season

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large gives his verdict on the season, discusses his favourite shows and recounts Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris memorial. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Xdfl71

Nike Misses Earnings Estimates for First Time in Seven Years

The sportswear manufacturer reported earnings below expectations due to higher overhead expenses and a steeper tax bill. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2NhF5dG

Is Clean Beauty Now a Dirty Word in Europe?

The European Union is cracking down on beauty brands’ claims that their products are 'free of' certain ingredients. That presents a challenge to clean beauty brands that base their image around the 'made without' ideology. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2xhTtro

The RealReal Raises $300 Million in IPO

The luxury reseller made its stock market debut selling 15 million shares for $20, with the company valued at around $1.6 billion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/31TEked

French Connection Delays Company Sale Plans

The UK-based global retailer has announced plans to extend the strategic review and formal sale period. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2FE6v7v

Forever 21 Officials Approach Landlords As Turnaround Effort

The American fast fashion retailer has entered into rent negotiations with lenders, with speculations arising about a potential company sale. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2RFMvG8

Madame Figaro Launches Hong Kong Edition

The French weekly is expanding into another East Asian market after taking on China and Japan, but some wonder whether now is the right time to be launching local Hong Kong editions. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2xgDf23

Here's the Deal With The RealReal IPO

The luxury online reseller is slated to go public on the Nasdaq Friday, but how its shares fare after the bell will depend on whether investors see a path to profitability for the resale platform. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2XbG6nu

What’s Your 'Plan B' for Made in China?

US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have put the importance of supply chain management into sharp focus. What are the sourcing hot spots that offer alternatives to Chinese production? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2IV3Zf8

Apple's Jony Ive Leaving to Form Independent Company

The designer is responsible for the look of the company’s most iconic products, including the iPhone. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2XESr7C

Rent the Runway and Nordstrom Are Teaming Up

The rental service's "drop-off boxes," where subscribers can quickly scan and return rented items, will be placed inside four Los Angeles-based Nordstrom stores. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2YfB4aR

Koché Wins ANDAM Grand Prize

Christelle Kocher, founder of the haute streetwear label, will receive mentorship and a grant of €250,000. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2YgX311

Power Moves | Tod’s Menswear Designer Departs, Moda Operandi Names China Managing Director

This week Moda Operandi rolls out China strategy with new hire, while Tod’s menswear veteran departs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2FBWG9Y

Belle International Files for Hong Kong IPO to Raise $1 Billion

The footwear company plans to make a stock market debut with the largest Chinese sportswear retailer, Topsports. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ZSOav2

Op Ed | H&M Is Finally Going in the Right Direction

The Swedish retail company's stock of unsold clothes is shrinking amid recent demand increase and shares up by 25 percent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2NbJuyD

How Can Fashion Adopt Connected Consumer Strategies?

BoF brought executives from across the industry together to discuss how fashion can reimagine the consumer journey to create competitive advantage, in partnership with Affirm. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2JejHAZ

Italian Retailers Enjoy Bigger Influx of Chinese Shoppers

Italy is an increasingly attractive destination for Chinese luxury consumers, some of whom are put off by other popular destinations due to the US-China trade war, Hong Kong's anti-extradition demonstrations and France’s "gilets jaunes" protests. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KFqdng

Superdry Delays Annual Results After Profit Warning

The British fashion retailer blamed the 'complexity' of reflecting one time lease and store impairment charges, coupled with recent management changes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2NiDtk1

Global Fashion Group Lowers IPO Offer Price

Following its postponed listing date, the Asia and Latin America-focused fashion e-tailer reduced its share price to 4.50 euros. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2Ng6kp5

H&M Shares Jump as Early Summer Sales Shine

June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.   from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2RDDugS

Adidas Shares Soar Despite Fears of Trade War

Amid rising global trade tensions, Adidas shares rise by 49 percent, toppling sportswear competitors worldwide. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2XbQO1Z

The RealReal Wants to Sell Wall Street on Second Hand Clothing for the 1%

The online marketplace for authenticated luxury products is revising its physical store strategy in the $10 billion US used apparel market. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2NiMY2v

The Path to a Better Prada

The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2xdeC6a

Does the World Need $4,500 Sunglasses?

Inside the market for obscenely priced luxury goods. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2RCjbQS

Back-to-School Spending Will Rise 9 Percent and Prime Day Is the Reason

Retailers are using Amazon’s mid-summer Prime Day as the starting gun for their back-to-school promotions, and a longer shopping season may translate into higher spending. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2X3RBNJ

Ousted W Editor Stefano Tonchi Sues Condé Nast Owner

The former editor is asking for damages totaling nearly $1.1 million. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ZJyjPc

Forever 21 Taps Lazard and Kirkland for Restructuring Advice

The retailer is looking for ways to avoid becoming another victim of an industry slump that has seen a series of chains shutter stores or go out of business. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2YcbiE5

StockX to Become First Billion-Dollar Sneaker Reseller

StockX is one of several online marketplaces that have turned resales of shoes into a big — and highly valued — business. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KDCsRg

Bonmarché Considers Buyout Offer as Shares Plummet

Shares have plummeted 59 percent this year causing the British retailer to reconsider the offer from Philip Day’s Spectre Holdings. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2YdOkMZ

Alibaba Sets Global Ambition With New English Site

The e-commerce giant hopes to double the number of foreign brands on Tmall Global to 40,000 in three years with the help of its new English-language portal. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2KFqWoC

Shopify Tumbles as Euphoria Is Put to the Test

The e-commerce company that has not turned an annual profit is seeing shares plummet near to 9.2 percent. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2NoHray

Bonmarche Considers Philip Day Offer After Poor Results

The retailer may accept the Spectre deal following shares plummeting by 59 percent this year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ILsQBL

Japanese Menswear Still Rules. Here's Why.

Yoshio Kubo, Bed J.W. Ford and Auralee were among a new crop of Japanese menswear designers who took Paris by storm, but the country’s enormous influence over the market runs deep. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2X4CEea

How Designers Build Big Businesses Out of Old Fabric

Once the domain of thrifty fashion students, some of the industry's hottest designers and biggest brands are incorporating leftover fabric, unsold clothes and vintage textiles into their clothes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2ILkxpB

Global Fashion Group Postpones IPO

The Asia and Latin America-focused fashion e-tailer is postponing its listing until July due to low investor demand, according to sources. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WYZvrC

Global Fashion Group Postpones Initial Public Offering

Sources close to the matter said the delay was due to low investor demand. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2X89yiY

Burberry Sets Emissions Goals in Bid to Become Carbon Neutral

Burberry announced plans last year to end the practice of destroying unsold items after shareholders objected to the disposal of millions of pounds worth of goods from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Nd85Dw

Marchesa Co-Founder Departs

Karen Craig has left the company she founded with Georgina Chapman, 18 months after allegations against Harvey Weinstein came to light. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2xbg1Kr

Stefano Tonchi Exits W After Acquisition by Surface Magazine Owner

Marc Lotenberg, chief executive and chairman of the newly formed Future Media Group, has named Style Director Sara Moonves editor-in-chief after acquiring the fashion magazine from Condé Nast. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IJwe0f

Nowhere Men at Junya Watanabe

The clothes had an airiness, a freshness and an uncontrived nonchalance that he infused with a yearning for freedom. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FuHqvm

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2NcemiR

De Beers Diamond Sales Plunge Again

Diamond miners are facing a mini crisis as demand remains weak, while supply, especially for smaller and cheaper stones, is abundant. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Rzbrix

New Look Losses Mount as Brexit and Rain Keep Shoppers Away

The British high street chain reported statutory loss before tax of £522.2 million for the year ended March, compared with a loss of £190.2 million a year earlier. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2LegUdv

SMCP Acquires French Men's Label De Fursac

The accessible luxury group, owner of Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, has acquired 100 percent of the French men's suiting label De Fursac, according to the company. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZLrpcs

How the Turkish Barber Conquered Europe

By serving elaborate hammam treatments at affordable prices, Turkish entrepreneurs are beating the bearded hipsters at their own game at barber shops across Europe. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Fut9is

A New Generation of Americans in Paris

Emily Bode, Sander Lak and Spencer Phipps are among the handful of American designers showing in Paris this month. One way or another, they arrive on the Paris catwalk garlanded with expectation, Tim Blanks writes. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZQsbox

Amazon's New Beauty Store Poses Threat to Beauty Retailers

Following Amazon's announcement, shares of beauty retailer Ulta fell about 3 percent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FwFDGa

Announcing Wales Bonner, Vetements, Lucky Brand and Anest Collective

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IFJL8V

The Best Global Jobs in Menswear

As the season comes to a close, the market forces that will define the future of menswear are becoming more apparent — as are the job opportunities they will create. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2J6RzPW

Ageing South Koreans Begin a New Chapter on the Catwalk

South Korea's seniors market expanded about five-fold between 2002 and 2010, and many are now venturing into unconventional late career opportunities such as modelling and YouTube stardom. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2xaxkeL

Careers Counsel | How to Overcome ‘Impostor Syndrome’

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2YdfbZM

Zara's Indian Partner Is Building Its Own Cheaper Fashion Chain

After 10 years running Zara stores in India, Tata Group is building its own apparel empire, at half the price. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31QlTa2

Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees

As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2xavwm7

UK Consumer Spending Growth in 2019 to Be Slowest in Six Years

Consumer spending benefited from robust employment growth and a strong pick-up in real earnings growth in the second half of 2018 and early 2019, but the outlook is now weaker. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2xavFWz

At Alyx, Getting Down to Business

Williams may be exploring the same ideas as his peers, but his collection stood out from everything else that was shown this week. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2X2QGgx

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZIO7BW

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FsdnEM

Undercover's Lustrous Procession

Although Takahashi’s show wasn’t the slamdunk we’ve come to know and love from him, his stark, dark parade did strike an eerie chord. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WYj1JA

Operatic Decadence at Comme des Garçons

Here, an oily quilted jacket over a crocheted top or a dark brocade trailing threads was less suggestive of menswear — or womenswear, for that matter — than a faded aristocracy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2xccw6K

Out of the Pages of a Fairy Tale at JW Anderson

His clothes fearlessly toy with ugliness, and why they end up looking so much more original — and more peculiarly beautiful — than just about anyone else’s. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FwkWue

Sacai Curates the Future

Chitose Abe’s skill has been to make impossible hybrid irresistible. Here she focused less on contrast than on compatibility, fusing items that fit together rather than fought each other. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31PGkUJ

In Paris, Searching for Clothes That Speak for Themselves

This season at the men's shows, theatrics were played up to cover a certain unworthiness of ideas, and, sometimes, downright total nothingness. It's the clothes that must do the storytelling. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IBNl3G

Celine's Cloning Clinic

There is something reassuring about repetition. As a creative practice, Hedi Slimane has always made the best out of it. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2YbrVjA

At Kenzo, No Time for Sad Goodbyes

Carol Lim and Humberto Leon take their final bow after 8 years with the LVMH-owned house which they transformed into a high-energy, youth-driven proposition. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Y9iIIn

At Lanvin, a Sense of Déjà Vu

Bruno Sialelli needs to rewrite his ideas into a truly fresh language instead of continuing to revisit his time at Loewe. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31RFAhZ

All Eyes On G20 As Trump and Xi Give Trade Talks Another Try

This week everyone will be talking about the trade talks at the G20 Summit, H&M's latest earnings and In Goop Health's first summit in London. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2J1u1fw

Hudson's Bay's Chairman's Buyout Bid Pits Retail Versus Real Estate

Much of the retailer's value is locked up in its real estate. Were it to sell off some of its properties to raise cash, it could fetch more than what Executive Chairman Richard Baker offered, but would then be forced to pay rent to run some of its stores. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KuKpIo

'Dad Shoes' and Golf Balls Make Fila Saviour a Fortune

Korean businessman Yoon Yoon-soo brought Fila back from the dead, amassing a $830 million fortune along the way. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Lc6cnF

New Study Finds Trump China Tariffs Could Cost Consumers Billions

The National Retail Federation found that potential tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods would cost US consumers $12.2 billion. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XvicHA

Another Way of Looking at the Real World at Loewe

Seeming randomness is an Anderson signature. But those wayward touches lead you to the mind — and the hand — behind the enterprise. There are no accidents. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZElNAt

Summery Nonchalance at Hermès

The rejuvenation at Hermès has been going on for quite a few seasons, but it only truly glued with this collection. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FqgnRY

At GmbH, Streetwear For the Street

Benjamin Alexander Huseby and Serhat Isik may not be using the finest materials, but they know how to make a pair of jeans hug the rear. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Y5vo33

Festival Spirit at Balmain

Audacious styles like these were made for such a large stage, as was Olivier Rousteing, who exuded the confidence of a pop star when he took his final bow. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IAx7YK

Everything Is Possible in Thom Browne’s Secret Garden

Seriously sculptural and twistedly silly shapes can be quite some fun. The heavy play on the gender codes, however, is wearing a little thin. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2N7Z4eO

Visual Overload at Dries Van Noten

In embracing an icon like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Van Noten could be signalling his need to destroy the cage he thinks the world has made for him — making for an enthralling collection. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IwShXO

The Other Side of Wickedness at Rick Owens

This was the designer's most direct men’s collection ever, but that diminished not a whit its power or appeal. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2FmJjKE

Kindred Spirits at Dior Men

The captivating presentation, a collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham, revealed one of Kim Jones' greatest assets: his ability to draw such rare, precious and beautiful associations into the industrialised world of ready-to-wear. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Y3XICV

The Soul of Jil Sander

The main contribution that Luke and Lucie Meier have brought to the new Jil Sander is a touch of warmth. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31KCJaB

His and Hers at Berluti

In order to better clarify his new vision for the brand, Kris Van Assche may need to trust his instincts more. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WW6Gkd

The BoF Podcast: Makeup Artist Isamaya Ffrench on How to Define Beauty

The makeup artist behind Rihanna's thin-eyebrowed British Vogue cover speaks to Tim Blanks about the curation of identity through makeup, and the rapidly changing face of beauty. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IvLBsN

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2N44asr

Op-Ed | Amazon Pants Failure Shows Fashion Growing Pains

Amazon's new artificial intelligence shopping feature allows users to find outfits on Amazon via its visual search tool. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IvMTUH

Retailers J.C.Penney, Macy's Oppose Proposed Tariffs on Apparel and Footwear

The retail companies warn the US President's tariff proposal could have negative impacts on their sales. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2x5X3Ff

Why It's So Hard for Beauty Brands to Cross Over From One Category to Another

Amidst a booming skincare market, makeup-first labels are angling to become purveyors of moisturisers and serums, too. But can a brand be an authority in both? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IuKkCe

The Lipstick That Raised $500 Million to Fight AIDS

After 25 years of successful sales, MAC Cosmetic's Viva Glam campaign fund has delivered around 10,000 grants to 1,800 HIV and AIDS programmes around the world.     from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xps7yw

Vetements Still Has Something to Say

The hanger appeal of the clothes is no longer so evident. The message they're conveying, however, is as unsettling as ever. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2N3T72u

Data 'R' Us: Alibaba, JD.Com Seek to Lock in Merchant Loyalty With New Services

The e-commerce companies are tackling slow sales growth with new technology based on shopping data. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WUOtDD

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RpZVpH

LVMH’s 24S Launches Menswear

The conglomerate’s multi-brand e-commerce platform will be the exclusive retailer for Dior Men and Hedi Slimane’s new men's collection for Celine. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31LQrtO

Colin's Column | Tomes of the Times: Summer Reading 2019

Colin McDowell shares his essential summer reading list, this year featuring fashion, beauty and design pioneers across multiple generations. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MYThrX

Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?

With backing from José Neves and Ian Rogers, two former Burberry and Adidas executives are hoping their platform, Parade, brings new customers to the skate community in an authentic way. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2L6Xffl

An Emotional Quality at Louis Vuitton

Now that Virgil Abloh has an outlet to clarify how broad his creative output truly is, his work in fashion can stand and evolve on its own. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WSLkJr

Yohji Yamamoto's Poetic Patina

Shots of vitaminic brights and painterly prints set the slightly melancholic, softly masculine tone of the whole endeavor. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31W0Nr4

Shopify Is Now More Valuable Than Two of Canada’s Oldest Companies

The company is now more valuable than Manulife Financial Corp. and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce — two financial institutions that have been around for more than a century. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Iu2vYV

Are J. Crew and Neiman Marcus on the Path to an IPO?

PetSmart's massively successful stock offering of Chewy.com is stoking speculation that other deeply indebted retailers will stage sales of their own. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31KE15j

Power Moves | Tapestry Appoints CFO, i-D Names Global Fashion Director

This week Tapestry adds two new members to its group of executives, while i-D hires its new global fashion editor.   from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2x4E11N

South Korean Fashion Group Considers Sale of China Unit

TBH Global Co, whose brands include Basic House, is considering a sale of its Chinese business that could raise about $200 million. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Is9j9i

L'Oreal Names First Female President of Its Biggest Beauty Brand

Viguier-Hovasse, who has been running the company’s Garnier unit, succeeds Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou at the head of L'Oreal Paris. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WTswF9

N Brown Revenue Falls as It Shifts to Online Sales

The owner of Simply Be and Jacamo reported a rise in clothes sold online amid its digital push. It closed its last 20 stores in August. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IRxBIY

UK Retail Sales Fall for a Second Month as Economy Loses Steam

Department stores extended their losing run with clothing and footwear sales falling 4.5 percent — the most since July 2015 — because of unseasonably cold weather. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WY80YP

China, US Trade Teams to Hold Talks

Trade talks between the world's two largest economies collapsed last month, with US President Donald Trump accusing China of watering down its commitments. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Fj1Asg

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WViWGp

Inditex is Still Betting on Brick-and-Mortar Retail

The Zara-owner has cut the number of stores it has in its home market, but is expanding the footprint of existing locations. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WVFNlm

How Three Influencers Built Legitimate Fashion Brands

The influencers behind Totême, Midnight 00 and Attico have built respected multi-million-dollar businesses without resorting to blatant associations with their personal brands. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Rr1nYX

Vestiaire Collective Eyes International Expansion After €40 million Funding Round

French investment bank Bpifrance led the financing, enabling the Paris-based social luxury resale platform to enter new markets and invest in tech. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RnZb4t

Resellers Are Courting Shoppers Away From Brands. Can They Work Together Instead?

The resale market is growing 21 times faster than the fashion industry overall. Below, BoF outlines the ways luxury labels and resellers can make money together. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31G82TM

How an Investigative Journalist Ended up Writing a Karl Lagerfeld Biography

Ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated Karl Lagerfeld memorial in Paris, Le Monde’s Raphaelle Bacqué shares the challenging reporting and research process behind her new book, 'Kaiser Karl'. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RuQ02g

A Journey of the Mind at Valentino

Pierpaolo Piccioli appealed to the power of conviction, but the show lacked conviction. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WO3kzD

Raf Simons Goes Home

There was a confidence – and a joy – in this collection which broadcast new beginnings, the resuscitation of idealism. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WUbMxs

Acne’s School Ties

This was one of Acne's freshest collections in recent memory: a bit messy in the styling at some points but nonetheless focused and filled with meaningful, if not properly commercial, pieces. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MTizHJ

Praying at the Alter of Y/Project

As a young master, Glenn Martens deserves kudos, even more so because he is not screaming for attention. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XZ3mGr

Shopify Is Setting Up Fulfillment Network in US, Just Like Amazon

The online platform, which celebrity Kylie Jenner uses to sell cosmetics, is the top-performing stock in Canada this year. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IqHtdz

Dubai Developer in Pole Position to Buy Roberto Cavalli

Two other binding offers for the whole group have been submitted by Italy's Diesel-owner OTB and US brand management company Bluestar Alliance, the source said. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RoVlYO

Lululemon Closes Menswear-Only Stores

Despite plans to more than double its men’s business in the next five years, the athleticwear company has quietly closed its men’s standalone stores in New York City and Toronto. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ISjcvZ

Adidas Sells Diversity. Black Employees Say It Doesn't Practice It.

For many, the internal tensions at Adidas reflect a larger issue facing the American sports apparel industry, which has a combined annual revenue of more than $20 billion on shoe sales alone. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IS1Tev

Bernard Arnault Is Now Worth More Than $100 Billion

LVMH's chairman just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IV1Oqv

Off-White's Mountain High

Virgil Abloh’s latest proposition was a whiff of fresh air, showing that the idea of streetwear-as-fashion can indeed evolve into something new. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31KmvOr

Mulberry Hurt by House of Fraser Collapse

The British luxury bag maker swung to an annual loss as it took a £3 million ($3.77 million) hit from the collapse of department store group House of Fraser. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MUkdJl

EU Court Rules That Adidas's Three Stripes Trademark Is Invalid

Adidas could still bring an appeal to the European Court of Justice. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Kq658x

Introducing the Gamechangers Speaking at VOICES 2019

Gabriela Hearst, Matthew Williams, Omoyemi Akerele, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jefferson Hack are among an exciting line-up of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November 2019. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2N6FwHU

Christie's Maharajah Auction Signals Increased Demand for High Jewellery

The luxury auction house is capitalising on the market's momentum. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IUIedT

Can Too Faced Keep Paying Off For Estée Lauder?

The 21-year-old makeup brand — and Estée Lauder Companies' biggest acquisition to date — is expanding into skincare. Co-founder Jerrod Blandino talks exclusively about the launch. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31GBPf1

Paris' New Super-School Aims to Rival Central Saint Martins

The Institut Français de la Mode, newly formed in the merger of IFM and the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, wants to be ‘the world’s best fashion school.’ In an exclusive interview with BoF, Dean Xavier Romatet lays out his strategy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XtVnEo

An Edgier Ami

There were perfectly desirable pieces in the show, but the more elaborate ones looked a bit weak, and sometimes even forced. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2L0r7Ko

Farfetch Signs Onto Facebook's New Cryptocurrency Project

It is one of 30 companies that have joined the Libra Association, a group that will have an equal say in how Facebook's new cryptocurrency is managed. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WLt8MN

At Heron Preston, Streetwear Forever

Preston is exploring big issues, but the final product simply doesn’t convey the depth of his ideas. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IRii34

Chairman’s Bid for Hudson’s Bay Called ‘Woefully Inadequate,' By Activist Investor

The New York hedge fund, run by Jonathan Litt, came out swinging Tuesday against the C$9.45-a-share bid announced last week for the remaining stock of Hudson’s Bay. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2L6DJ2X

UK Rebuffs Proposals for Tougher Regulation of the Fashion Industry

The UK government said it would not adopt recommendations on tougher environmental and social oversight for the fashion industry, which were put forward in a parliamentary report. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2x2iPJO

Investor Calls Hudson's Bay Chairman's Offer 'Inadequate'

The shareholder called on the Canadian department store operator to explore strategic alternatives and hire an independent investment bank to evaluate the value of its real estate and retail banners. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Y4AQTy

At Prada, Brightening the Gloom

This collection had a verve that suggested an upbeat outlook pays dividends. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WQy5UC

Of Two Minds at Pal Zileri

Creative director Rocco Iannone's captivating ideas were slowed down by quite a number of classic suits. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XmM1Ku

Alibaba Says CFO Wu to Oversee Strategic Investment Unit Amid Reshuffle

CFO Maggie Wu will take over from Executive Vice-Chairman Joe Tsai, the e-commerce giant said in an official statement. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31Cfz60

None of Your Business with Imran Amed

In a special episode of our new series, Derek Blasberg grills Imran Amed on his business know-how and experiences as an entrepreneur. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WLcH3e

Byredo to Debut Sneakers and Suits at Paris Fashion Week Men’s

Two years after launching handbags, the cult fragrance brand is dipping a toe into apparel and footwear with Byproduct, a capsule collection of made-to-measure suits and basketball-inspired sneakers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wYoKQh

Heron Preston Seeks Evolution on the Paris Runway

The designer is pushing beyond the streetwear category in fashion’s capital without losing his focus on sustainability. First up: A collaboration with vintage remixer Sami Miró. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WQIfo5

Ami Launches Womenswear Line

After releasing a successful capsule of menswear-inspired pieces for women, the Parisian brand ventures into womenswear with a co-ed show and a line-up of worldwide stockists. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wZ9aDN

Chanel Owners Invest in Icelandic Outerwear Brand 66˚North

Mousse Partners, the investment firm controlled by the family that owns Chanel, is buying into the outerwear brand’s ambition to do for technical gear what athleisure has done for athletics wear. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MUzCJx

What Does Italian Fashion Mean, Anyway?

At the Milan men's shows, many designers struggled to create clothes that spoke for themselves. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WQji0V

Inside LVMH's Plan to Conquer Menswear

The French conglomerate is on a mission to capture even more of the growing market for luxury menswear. BoF outlines the opportunities for several of the leading brands in the portfolio, and where they might face challenges ahead. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MUzBFt

A Meditative Slowness at Fendi

Silvia Venturini Fendi and director Luca Guadagnino cooked up a delightful surprise together — rooted in basics but unhinged by the delicate ambiguities that have always infused the label. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IP1uK1

Pure, Undiluted Giorgio Armani

Armani dished out the usual Giorgio Armani fare in soft tailoring, deconstruction and gentle masculinity, but the ease of the whole endeavour was particularly palpable. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ITxPz5

The CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists

The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31GGD4i

U.S. Businesses Beg to Be Left off Trump's Tariff List

President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese imports would likely raise prices for US consumers buying apparel and other categories, warned many companies ahead of the start of seven days of public hearings on Monday. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31ATzZr

Gloria Vanderbilt, Child Heiress Turned Jeans Queen, Dies at 95

The New York heiress, known for her prolific work as a jeans designer, actress, author and entrepreneur, died on Monday, according to a statement. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZtiGLD

Kering Taps Saint Laurent COO to Lead Bottega Veneta

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs is exiting the luxury brand after three years in the chief executive role and less than a year after the arrival of new creative director Daniel Lee. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31vZIpw

Chanel Surpasses $11 Billion in Sales, Dismisses Rumours of Imminent Sale

'Chanel is not for sale, Chanel is not preparing for an IPO. I just want to reconfirm that for the hundredth time this year,' said Global Chief Financial Offier Philippe Blondiaux in an interview with BoF. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2N76vDd

The Best Jobs on BoF Careers

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IllN2q

Nurturing Creative Individuality at IED

Istituto Europeo di Design cultivates a multicultural environment and cross-school collaborations to foster each student’s creative identity. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IlW7D6

Announcing Away, ESSEC Business School and John Varvatos

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31Ck2FH

Careers Counsel | A Guide to Calculating Your Company’s Gender Pay Gap

Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2J0UKcb

Alibaba Proposes 1:8 Stock Split Ahead of Hong Kong Listing

The e-commerce giant's IPO in Hong Kong later this year is expected to raise up to $20 billion. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WLAIfj

H&M Sales Rise for Fifth Straight Quarter

The fast-fashion label has struggled in recent years as its clothes fell out of favour with shoppers and amid heavy investments in online platforms. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Y0hbEF

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F8iDNJ

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KVhflo

DSquared2's He Said, She Said

For Dean and Dan Caten’s latest co-ed show, the men’s was consistent and certainly formulaic, not moving forward. Womenswear, on the other hand, was moving backward. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XQ8c8Q

How Luxury Brands Are Raising the Stakes on Instagram

But big bucks are changing the game as cash rich luxury goods groups like LVMH and Kering hike their social media budgets, giving them vast means to drown out rivals on platforms once seen as a leveller for brands big and small. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2INZm4W

Chanel's Past and Future Will Be On Full Display In Paris This Week

This week everyone will be talking about Chanel's memorial to Karl Lagerfeld and its annual financial results, New York designers at Paris Fashion Week and protests in Hong Kong. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wWTFfD

'Catastrophic,' 'Cataclysmic': Trump's Tariff Threat Has Retailers Sounding Alarm

Retailers and analysts warn the impact will be disastrous for an industry already tormented by vacant storefronts and deserted malls. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WMhQry

Tips for Spotting a US Recession Before It Becomes Official

Recession fears ebbed Friday as solid retail sales suggested consumer spending remains healthy, but investors still expect a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in July after other recent figures showed slower job gains and low inflation. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KVv8zN

A New Agenda at Marcelo Burlon

What paraded down the long catwalk was perfectly easy and certainly desirable, with little fashion pretence. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WK0lwU

Neil Barrett's New Sense of Scale

Barrett nailed his first twenty years in business and is feeling the need to expand in different directions. Once the totem of restraint, he is now the guru of the mobile disco. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZrrJwI

Stitching Opposites Together at Marni

This collection came across as a commercially astute proposal from the designer, who already proved himself a master of prints. Now we get that he’s also a pretty mean tailor. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WS2Uxj

Sensational Tension at Versace

Masculine stereotypes were well and truly challenged on Donatella’s catwalk by a killer combination of rococo decoration and hormonal teen rave culture. But even her challenge was overtaken by the speed of life. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XWVfdz

At Emporio Armani, Olympian Effort

The collection reverberated with an energetic lightness, but it’s time for the ugly sneakers trend to end. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Fbu2fQ

Stella McCartney’s Wonderfully Low-Key Menswear

She has a unique way of working bold ideas into quasi-normal pieces that can reach a wide, transversal audience, looking neither generic, nor forced. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31yZOgk

Mario Barton: 'Listen to the Customer'

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Mario Barton, who has held operational lead roles at companies such as Moda Operandi, Gilt Groupe and luggage brand Paravel. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MZ9s8O

Reconceptualising Preciousness at Zegna

Alessandro Sartori is a curious combination of iconoclast and traditionalist. His latest collection was notable for its precise formality, moving away from streetwear in men’s fashion. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wSLGjI

Bain Reports China's Gen Z Shoppers Are Fuelling Luxury Market

Chinese consumers account for more than a third of the luxury goods sector's worldwide revenues, and are still fuelling growth in the sector in spite of a US-China trade war. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31y1mHq

Five Investors Bid to Rescue Roberto Cavalli

The Tuscan company received three binding offers for taking over the whole group, one binding proposal for just some assets, as well as a non-binding expression of interest. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XfSlU2

What Fashion Needs to Know From Mary Meeker’s 2019 Internet Trends Report

Nine key takeaways from the venture capitalist’s annual state of the internet. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WFRHuB

The BoF Podcast: Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini Talks 'Genius' Strategy

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the chief executive of Moncler discusses the outerwear brand's game-changing Genius strategy and why the company now feels more like a start-up. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XMPNcP

Why Department Stores Are Supersizing Their Beauty Floors

Harrods, Bloomingdale's, Saks are among the retailers that have built out enormous beauty floors stuffed with exclusive products and services to keep shoppers inside their stores and away from the competition. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WPcDEA

Kenzo Parts Ways With Humberto Leon and Carol Lim

After eight years at the LVMH-owned Parisian fashion house, the duo will once again focus solely on Opening Ceremony. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WH00X0

How a Cuban Fashion Brand Is Surviving Under Trump — With a Little Help From Google

Empowered by Obama’s favourable trade policies toward Cuba, Clandestina became the first company out of the Island to run an online shop in the US while maintaining is headquarters in Havana. But under President Trump, the brand faces a slate of uncertainties. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31ATeGb

At Pitti, A Shot of Creativity Amidst the Stuff

Sterling Ruby was a standout at the Florentine event: the look was pragmatic but so punchy, so perfectly edited, so fashion forward that you immediately asked yourself how much Raf Simons was involved. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KIvZns

Arcadia Rescue Deepens UK Landlords’ Retail Crisis

Faced with the choice of accepting rent cuts or hunting for new retailers to fill hundreds of stores, UK mall owners are swallowing their medicine. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Iesxzd

Power Moves | Holli Rogers Named Farfetch Chief Brand Officer, Stella McCartney CEO To Step Down

This week, Farfetch announces a number of executive appointments, including chief brand officer and its first chief digital officer, while Frederick Lukoff leaves Stella McCartney. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F5dV3m

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Wzr2Q1

Hudson's Bay Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor said earlier this week it was evaluating a $1.3 billion go-private cash offer from its executive chairman and other shareholders. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IbuvAd

Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn

Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brand. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZteL1z

Report: Alibaba Files for a Hong Kong Mega-Listing

The online emporium filed a stock listing application this week, without the need for financial disclosures, according to people familiar with the matter. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F62cS4

China's Gen-Z Shoppers Fuelling Luxury Market Momentum

Consumers in their late teens and early 20s are rapidly taking center stage in China, the average shopper is reportedly younger than anywhere else in the world. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2X4AvDr

Walmart to Integrate Jet Employees as Unit's President Exits

Changes include the departure of Jet president Simon Belsham, who will seek another opportunity inside or outside the company. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2X6WzNt

Gen Z Loves TikTok. Can Fashion Brands Learn to Love It Too?

TikTok is the Wild West of social media, but brands like Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Poshmark are testing the waters to reach younger consumers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XKrMmW

Lululemon Beats Quarterly Estimates and Raises Full-Year Forecast

Lululemon's total comparable sales, a key indicator for the company's business, rose 14%, while analysts on average had expected a rise of 11.6%. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XIrQmY

Forever 21 Hires The American Law Firm Latham & Watkins for Advice on Restructuring

The American fast fashion retailer is seeking advice from the law firm to reduce the risk of insolvency. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wQw28q

Landlords Vote to Approve Rescue Plan for Topshop Owner Arcadia

Billionaire Sir Philip Green’s fashion chains including Topshop have averted collapse after landlords voted in favour of a rescue deal to reduce rents and close stores. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WvArbj

How Nicomede Returned to Menswear

The London-based designer put his label on ice just as it was gaining speed. Now he’s back for the long haul, with a new business model and penchant for wellness. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WKtkB2

Adidas Slides as Traders Say Top Investor Gbl Plans to Sell Part of Stake

The Belgian investment firm's plans to sell a part of its Adidas stake has seen the sportswear manufacturer's shares slump. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2RdbW1x

Britain's Boohoo Bucks Subdued Retail Market With Stellar Sales

The online fashion retailer is seeing rapid expansion, with shares up 42 percent and revenue growth of 39 percent to £254.3m in its first fiscal first quarter.     from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xelzml

Inditex Says Sales on Track as Profitability Improves

The results have quelled analyst concerns that the group's sales forecasts may be too challenging. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2I944vc

Philip Green’s Empire Hangs on Landlords’ Vote

Creditors to the billionaire's Arcadia Group will meet in London to vote on proposals to cut rents and close stores in order to ensure its survival. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XJ7OZQ

Streetwear's Big Opportunity: Women

As streetwear continues to expand in fast-fashion and luxury markets alike, how can it increase its appeal to female consumers? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wOfbDf

How I Became... Head of Special Projects at Pitti Uomo

Ahead of Givenchy's first standalone menswear show, BoF Careers meets Francesca Tacconi, the woman behind Pitti Uomo’s special guest designer programme who is responsible for bringing the likes of Raf Simons, JW Anderson and Craig Green to the fair. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XFiCIj

Chicago Cashes In on Virgil Abloh

It’s the summer of hypebeasts in the Windy City, as the first museum exhibition dedicated to Abloh’s prolific career draws crowds of fans looking to experience the designer’s work - and snag limited-edition merch. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IatTLk

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair Heads to Paris

The trade show is launching its first event outside its home city, with collections from Nordic designers along with an LVMH Prize talk and a Central Saint Martins installation. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IDhZZg

At A-Cold-Wall, a New Spirit in the Darkness

Samuel Ross’ most accomplished collection to date came with newfound softness. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WzuvD8

At Fashion East, More Than Clothes

The three designers couldn’t have been more distinctively different, but each of them had something more to say. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wMU5Fx

Debenhams Receives Sports Direct Challenge to Restructuring

The struggling British retailer has been challenged over a restructuring plan that wiped out investors but kept the company operating. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WE14zK

Drunk Elephant's Tiffany Masterson Open to a Buyer But Says No Deal Imminent

The beauty start-up has already hired bankers to represent it in a potential sale, but isn’t close to finalising any deals, according to the beauty start-up's founder. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F3CmOi

Goodwill, the Original Thrift Store, Goes Digital

The non-profit will start posting high-value merchandise on shopping app OfferUp in an effort to compete with online resale platforms like The RealReal. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KbR5eC

At Martine Rose, Difficult Clothes for Difficult Times

If there was a level of chaos in the layers of Rose’s collection, you could imagine it reflecting her own frustration. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XBig5f

At Old Navy, Optimising for Positive Impact

Old Navy nurtures a family-oriented culture seeking to achieve its business goal while positively impacting the individuals it employs and the communities it supports. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZgPtU7

Report: Lanvin's Chinese Owner Seeks Investors for Fashion Unit

Fosun Fashion Group, whose portfolio includes the French luxury brand, is looking to raise more than $100 million. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZcpSvE

Crocs to Slash Chinese Production for US Market

The casual footwear maker's plans are a bid to guard itself from Trump's trade war with Beijing. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IxfdEX

The BoF Podcast: Designing Cities for Prosperity and Joy

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti argued that a well-designed urban environment would result in greater prosperity, sustainability, equity and joy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31shDO6

Ted Baker Shares Sink After 'Extremely Difficult' Start to Year

The retailer blamed discounting and unseasonable weather in North America, which accounts for a third of its revenue. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Ixw5vw

Chanel Looks to Green Technology Investments

The luxury giant has invested in green chemistry start up Evolved by Nature, reflecting a broader strategy of investing in clean technology. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2I8vnpp

A Meditation on Skin at Craig Green

The fact that all of the shimmering possibilities that inform his collections also animate a global fanbase is the single most encouraging thing about the current state of menswear. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IKYZbJ

Unilever Buys Tatcha to Grab Growth From Algae-Based Skin Care

The world’s largest cosmetics companies have been acquiring upstart brands in recent years as they search for the next big hit, often picking labels that attract younger, trendier shoppers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XxfEWd

Saks Owner Hudson’s Bay Co. Mulls Privatisation Proposal

A group of shareholders led by Hudson’s Bay Executive Chairman Richard Baker want to take the retailer private in a deal that would value the company at C$1.74 billion, or $1.3 billion — a 48 percent premium to its closing share price on Friday. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2I6ry4c

Alexander McQueen’s Unhinged Seduction

Sarah Burton sought to offer a worthy male counterpart to the poetry of the womenswear collections. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2X2ZRkQ

Esquire’s Site Director Promoted to Editor-in-Chief

Michael Sebastian succeeds Jay Fielden at the American men’s title while continuing to oversee the website — another example of joint editorial leadership of print and digital at Hearst Magazines under President Troy Young. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wMDPUS

How I Became... A Beauty Consultant

The woman tapped by Pat McGrath and Glossier's Emily Weiss to develop their first beauty products, Alexis Page, shares advice for young talent and her unique career path in beauty. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2K9NbCS

At Old Navy, Optimising for Positive Impact

Report: Alibaba Choosing CICC, Credit Suisse to Lead Hong Kong IPO

The online retailer is in discussions with other investment banks seeking a role on the offering, according to people familiar to the matter. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F1P9ko

Announcing David Yurman and The Collected Group

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WYBIvM

Careers Counsel | How to Create a Scalable Company Culture

Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WWytVD

The Best Entry-Level Jobs on BoF Careers

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2R4YH38

Inside the Multi-Billion-Dollar Online Product Recommendation Economy

Publishers from Buzzfeed to Vogue to CNN are generating a growing amount of revenue from product reviews that steer readers to retailers’ websites. Behind the scenes, brands are locked in a battle to claim the most-coveted links. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2K6nOlf

Korean Beauty Has Hit the Mainstream. Now What?

Gel creams and sheet masks were once unknown to US consumers but are now fixtures at Sephora and CVS. As new competitors pile into this fast-growing market, K-beauty’s original boosters are finding new ways to maintain their edge. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WrNMkT

Nicomede: The Burnout Comeback Kid

Worthy Hybrids at Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan showed a collection of menswear that was as fresh, light and relaxed as the season it celebrated. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MDHgYH

A Chanel Deal May Be Out of Reach, Even for LVMH

Chanel is worth nearer to €100 billion ($113 billion) than the €50 billion that some analysts have estimated, so it’s unclear who might be interested. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wJN1cL

What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury

Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XCOrl4

Zara Parent Inditex Is Embracing Its Online Future. Too Late or Just in Time?

This week everyone will be talking about what's next for Zara parent Inditex, Chinese designers at Pitti Uomo and Virgil Abloh's first retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2F00YYe

Edward Crutchley’s British Bourgeoisie

If the collection seemed bland, it was surely just a hiccup along the supremely knowledgeable designer’s upward trajectory. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WxXcAq

Charles Jeffrey’s Next Chapter

The disciplined minimalism of the show marked a turning of the page from the orgiastic theatrics for which the designer is known. Still, the fury in his work was undiminished by his newfound pragmatism. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WT2pCd

Loro Piana's Danielle Lesage-Rochette: 'One of the Biggest Issues at the Moment Is Overproduction'

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Danielle Lesage-Rochette, worldwide merchandising manager for ladies' ready-to-wear and childrenswear at LVMH-owned Loro Piana. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31hIQCP

Kiko Kostadinov Kicks Dourness to the Kerb

In the past, the designer has fished hard and fast for effect, and it’s duly come across as contrived. Here, where contrivance was the intention, it all came together in a very curious way. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wJnxvY

Revolve’s Shares Soar in First Day of Trading

The e-tailer overcame some early investor scepticism about its model, closing its first day of trading at almost 90 percent higher than its IPO price. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WABFqU

Can Topshop Owner Arcadia Still Be Saved?

Creditors could vote down Arcadia chairman Philip Green's restructuring proposal leaving administrators to seek out new owners for Topshop. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WpgBi2

The BoF Podcast: Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort on Hybridity in Education

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the futurist course designer outlines the need for interdisciplinary studies when teaching generation next, and why the fashion industry needs to return — quite literally — to the roots of textile creation. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WrJJoY

A Chanel Deal May Be Out of Reach, Even for LVMH

Saint Laurent Does Gender Fluidity the LA Way

With his latest men’s show for the Kering-owned brand, artistic director Anthony Vaccarello made decisive progress in laying out a menswear vision distinct from his predecessor Hedi Slimane. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2EXWMs3

Target takes on Sephora and Ulta With a Revamped Beauty Section

Target is updating its beauty section to showcase independent and homegrown brands, in a bid to win over young shoppers from specialty retailers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QRH3j6

Kering Moves to Tighten Grip on E-Commerce

The Gucci owner is expanding it's e-commerce operations focusing on its own branded sites to sell its luxury products or ventures where it can control its image and client data. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MtI3ez

Revolve Raises $212 Million in IPO

Three other e-commerce companies have gone public in the US this year, raising a combined $471 million. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2K37Us1

Charles Jeffrey Gets Down to Business

Ahead of his show this Saturday at London’s Fashion Week Men’s, the designer talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the next chapter of his Loverboy label. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XuTDHu

Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection

The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ICK4jN

Louis Vuitton Sees Demand in Mainland China Picking up Steam

The luxury brand is seeing strong sales growth in China, with e-commerce accounting for 8 percent of the brand's sales. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2EV47ca

John Lewis Poaches Boss of Telecoms Regulator to Be New Chairman

Sharon White will be John Lewis' sixth chairman and the first woman to hold the high-profile position in the retailer's 155-year history. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31aT8Vi

Politics Before Prosperity

Escalating trade tensions between the USA and China and growing political and financial concerns in the Eurozone have cast a storm over the SLI. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2EU4e7u

Power Moves | Pringle of Scotland Names Menswear Designer, J.C. Penney Hires Womenswear SVP

This week, Pringle of Scotland announces Giuseppe Marretta as Massimo Nicosia’s successor, while J.C. Penney taps a veteran from Guess to lead its women’s apparel unit. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Z7BEHy

Stefanel Shares Suspended as It Struggles to Survive

Heavily hit by competition from fast-fashion and e-commerce, the 60-year-old Italian brand said it would apply for special administration under bankruptcy law. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WoKow5

Is China Ready for LGBTQI Marketing?

Despite official censorship of LGBTQI content in China, a number of global fashion brands have stepped up to sponsor this year’s Shanghai Pride festival in pursuit of the $300 billion ‘Pink Yuan’. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xtf23W

The Fashion School Graduates: Where Are They Now?

As the industry’s cutthroat job market makes it harder than ever to break in, BoF sits down with fashion graduates who are carving out careers in adjacent fields. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HXnwLb

The Future of Watches

The luxury watch market is facing challenges that are unlikely to be resolved any time soon, says Luca Solca. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IgbcEI

Can Kering Grow and Be Sustainable at the Same Time?

The luxury giant is an industry leader in efforts to operate in a more environmentally-responsible manner, but still plays a balancing act between business growth and sustainability. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HXnvH7

A US Senator Takes on Detox Tea and the Influencers Who Promote It

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) targeted the weight-loss aids and the influencers who endorse them in a letter to US regulators that called detox tea “ineffective at best and dangerous at worst.” from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wBB20C

How China Tariffs Could Make Your Sweaters and Pants Cost More

The Trump administration’s threat to impose new tariffs on nearly everything that comes to the United States from China has sent American retailers scrambling. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wBkxlc

Versace Plans to Open Dozens of Stores a Year to Meet $2 Billion Goal

The fashion holding company plans to double Versace's annual sales by reshuffling its product strategy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Wh8S5k

De Blasio Backs Fur Ban in NYC, Irking a Potential Ally in Iowa

The mayor of New York's announcement he plans to ban fur may be a potential impasse to his presidential run. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Wm1sTk

American Eagle Sales Beat Analyst Estimates

Thanks to growing demand for its jeans and body-positive lingerie line Aerie, the denim maker has beaten same-store sales estimates. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MxMXaw

Louis Vuitton Sees Unprecedented Growth in China

Consumers in the key luxury market have been buying more handbags and watches at home instead of abroad in recent months. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wJ3IER

Can Lightning Strike Twice with Love Island's New Fashion Partner?

The reality TV show has coupled up with a new fashion partner, I Saw It First. But will the marketing formula that worked so well last year continue to deliver results? from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HVoYxG

How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle

The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2JWyQcX

Live Event Wrap-Up: How To Maximise Your Influencer Strategy

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman in conversation with Pool Creatives Founder Delphine Del Val and Linz Shelton, director of global social media at Michael Kors, as they discuss the best ways to work with influencers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Mqs2pL

Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market

Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QL98Zv

Philip Green Pledges More Cash to Arcadia's Pension Scheme

The total amount injected to Arcadia's‎ pension fund during the next three years would increase to £385 million from £360 million, Sky News reported. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WlHk3G

Tiffany & Co.’s US Sales to Chinese Tourists Drop by 25%

The luxury jeweller's sales continued to fall as a trade war escalates between the two countries. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ESkzK2

L'Oreal to Provide Virtual Make-Up Tech for Amazon

The french cosmetics company struck a deal with Amazon, bringing a makeup-testing feature using augmented reality to the platform. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/31aSXsW

Walmart Faces Major India Test Over Unit Flipkart's Legal Spat With Start-Up

India's answer to Amazon finds itself in a legal tussle over alleged predatory discounting of GOQii wearable tech pieces. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WjyUdj

American Eagle Builds on Gen-Z Appeal With Diversity Message

While most teen retailers have struggled to appeal to the newest crop of young shoppers, the denim maker has remained a firm favourite among the demographic. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/314RxjO

Tiffany Shares Fall as Tourism Spending Declines

Growing tensions between the US and China have taken a toll on the jewellery maker, with Chinese tourists spending less and the threat of higher trade tariffs looming. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2W8iq2E

Is Business School Worth it?

For aspiring creative entrepreneurs, business school provides rigorous training for running a business, from production operations to human resources — but not for free. Below, BoF examines the pros and cons of MBA programs. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QFDcFE

Superimpose Wants to Make London Fashion Week Great Again

The British Fashion Council has tapped the London-based creative agency as the event’s new creative and strategic partner. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IjzXjn

At Kering and LVMH, Corporate Branding Goes Beyond the Logo

In an effort to earn the respect of demanding consumers and woo potential employees, fashion's biggest conglomerates are wrapping their portfolios in a unifying set of corporate principles. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xp9g34

Inside The RealReal’s Plan to Dominate the Secondhand Luxury Market

The company’s IPO filing reveals its big ambitions - and hints at how expensive it will be to reach those goals. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2wD0rHa

None of Your Business with Gabriela Hearst

In the third episode of our brand new series, we test the business savvy of Gabriela Hearst, the entrepreneur redefining American luxury. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xoqgqd

Why Browns Is Closing Its London Flagship and Moving Around the Corner

The London luxury boutique plans to shutter its iconic South Molton Street location and reopen on Brook Street in 2020. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WJPRgg

The CFDA Enters Its Tom Ford Era at 2019 Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony said goodbye to chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg and honoured Jennifer Lopez, Brandon Maxwell, Rick Owens, Eileen Fisher and Carine Roitfeld. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QJbrMk

Forever 21 Is Exploring Restructuring Options

The fast-fashion chain is in talks with potential lenders and restructuring advisers as it explores options for turning around its ailing business from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/315BZwj

Blackstone Bets $18.7 Billion on Amazon Effect in Warehouse Deal

Blackstone has announced plans to buy US warehouse assets worth $18.7 billion, betting on the steady growth of e-commerce. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2KmKlcY

The BoF Podcast: Fashion’s Role in Solving Plastic Pollution

By 2030, 70 percent of all fabric fibres will come from plastics. Action needs to happen now to safeguard the future of our planet, says Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QHKyIS

Emerging Markets Online Fashion Retailer GFG Prepares Listing

The online retail group, valued at €1 billion with 11.2 million active customers, has announced its plans for an IPO in Frankfurt.       from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2QFrmeV

Start-Up School: How to Write a Business Plan

A step-by-step guide to formulate your business strategy to kick-start your fashion company. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IfAbbk

The Best Jobs on BoF Careers

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xn62xd

Careers Counsel | How Entrepreneurs Should Use Failure to Move Forward

Careers Counsel is a weekly roundup of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WkZyCp

Announcing Birkenstock, Lee Mathews and Derris

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IkRBTU

Renzo Rosso’s OTB Invests in Amiri

The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Marni and Maison Margiela took a minority stake in the Los Angeles-based brand founded by Mike Amiri. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2EPyD74

Top Trump Official Says Tariffs on Mexico Will Not Derail Trade Deal

Trump’s threat to impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods will not worsen Mexico’s economic situation, the White House administration says.         from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2W7rlBy

Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident

R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2HToIPX

Thakoon Is Back With a New Content-and-Commerce Play

After a two-year sabbatical following a pause on his Silas Chou-backed namesake label, which is set to return this autumn, Panichgul is launching a personal passion project, Hommegirls, for women who shop menswear. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2Xu3D41

Better Late Than Never: Luxury Beauty Brands Learn to Love Influencers

Until recently, many luxury beauty brands saw little need for a robust presence on social media. Here's how one company built an influencer marketing strategy from scratch. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2MrvfFF

London’s Historic Liberty Launches Clothing in Bid to Go Global

The department store known for its mock Tudor facade and decadent panelled interiors is selling ready-to-wear under its own label, part of a plan to take its brand worldwide. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WioxGL

How to Get the Most out of Your Fashion Education

BoF’s new Education Council of global fashion industry experts offer their advice to prospective students. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IrIL7d

The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019

BoF’s selection of the world’s best fashion schools employs a new approach which does away with numerical rankings and focuses instead on helping students assess which programmes will best prepare them for their chosen career in fashion. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2WlELi8

Want Les Essentiels Co-Founders Launch E-Commerce Platform For Ethical Homeware

Brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, who in 2017 exited the leather goods label they founded 10 years earlier, are launching a UN-backed online shop selling sustainable goods. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2IrIJMD

Topshop's Stunning Collapse Proves No Retailer Is Too Big to Fail