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After restructuring her brand during the pandemic, the pop star-turned-designer revealed a sexier, more playful image at her first runway in nearly three years. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WxZHm57

The Business of Fashion sat down with new and longstanding members of The BoF 500 to unearth the human stories behind their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact, from Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani and Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone to Khaby Lame, the Senegalese refugee who became the most-followed TikToker in the world. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6cpd4Fx

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from BoF, Prada Group and Neiman Marcus. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6f4Ovhu

No other designer gets twisted like Jonathan Anderson. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PhQNFV0

The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake brand and explains its deeper purpose. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rG79gD3

Balenciaga has partnered with tech platform Reflaunt to roll out its own ‘circularity program’ as brands look to prove out a business model that could help support both revenue growth and sustainability goals. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GuwFSZJ

UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget threw the country’s financial markets into a tailspin, and fashion is feeling the effects. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BsQqOmk

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yuOGpaE

LVMH said 27,000 of its staff in France would be able to qualify for this bonus, which would range from €1,000-1,500 ($973.50-$1,460). from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fpsUPYF

Both Owens and Virgil Abloh-successor Ib Kamara reckoned with the past without drowning in it, writes Tim Blanks. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4FcjWoO

The beauty retailer announced a new subscription-based membership on Tuesday that allows shoppers to get same-day eligible items (based on delivery address and nearby locations) from Sephora delivered in as little as two hours. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BgtYvU6

Bottega Veneta’s printed leather jeans and plaids were standout items at Milan Fashion Week and the latest example of the creative ways designers are using technology to aid craftsmanship, not replace it. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DWQkNcI

Robert Triefus will add the duties to his current role as senior vice president, corporate and brand strategy, and succeeds Nicolas Oudinot. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FIpJ4Ch

The new store chain called Azorte, the first of which was launched in Bengaluru, will compete with the likes of Mango and Industria de Diseno Textil SA (Inditex)-owned Zara, and cater to Millennials and Gen-Z. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/S1XwhsU

Next, which trades from about 500 stores and online, said it now expected full price sales in its second half of its financial year to fall 1.5 percent, and a full year pretax profit of £840 million ($905 million), up 2.1 percent versus 2021-22. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BeUdWbG

Exor, the investment fund of Italy’s Agnelli family, has tapped LVMH-Prize finalist Yang Li to lend a fashion edge to its recent Shang Xia acquisition. Almost two years in, the company’s first luxury venture is starting to take shape. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EGIUywT

Shiseido Europe, S.A., a subsidiary of Japanese beauty conglomerate Shiseido Company Limited, will acquire the London-based microbiome skin care brand. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HTwykPM

Handbags, fashion and watches are less sensitive to economic downturns as well-heeled consumers keep buying such items, chief executive officer José Neves said in an interview. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DlksEpf

After years of speculation, designer e-tailers are finally consolidating in an effort to increase profits and gain market share. BoF’s Robert Williams and Tamison O’Connor unpack what’s in store for major players including Farfetch, YNAP and MatchesFashion. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oarTXpi

Reliance Retail, run by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, is in advanced talks to get the rights for beauty retailer Sephora in India, the Mint newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/DGlnNgK

Lee will succeed Riccardo Tisci, starting next Monday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/59SmGrf

The fashion industry is notorious for its broad, and often opaque salaries but new laws, social pressures and a labour shortage are pushing more companies toward pay transparency. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IthsYCg

The deal will allow Threads Styling to deepen its ties with the key Middle Eastern market, while its new owner strengthens an improved digital and global presence. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2dD3jJT

As more dermatologists launch their own skin care brands, simply slapping an MD-approved label on a product isn’t enough to win consumer approval. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PQfB7oL

In a roundtable co-hosted by Bulgari and BoF over Milan Fashion Week, thought-leaders from fashion, luxury and their adjacent industries shared insights and learnings on how to power positive change for the female-identifying workforce. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/x30LjYv

Harper’s Bazaar France will be published in both print and online, Olivier Lalanne has been named editor-in-chief of the new edition. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MwFLmd6

The luxury label is partnering with tech-and-logistics platform Reflaunt to help customers sell on their old Balenciaga clothing and accessories. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oUk20rf

The luxury label is partnering with tech-and-logistics platform Reflaunt to help customers sell on their old Balenciaga clothing and accessories. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GNJo8gF

Starting Monday, the retailer will unveil two immersive experiences on Roblox Corp.’s virtual platform. Walmart Land will feature fashion, beauty and entertainment items, while Walmart’s Universe of Play will showcase toys, the company announced. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ajsSTep

‘If we see the same thing each day, then we die,’ said Gaetano Pesce, who did the set at Bottega Veneta. It was an unwitting commentary on too much of the latest Milan fashion week, writes Angelo Flaccavento. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SaOLDld

Giorgio Armani and Matty Bovan couldn’t be more different, but both propose a union of reality and fantasy, writes Tim Blanks. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/U8FHVcI

The big brands are (mostly) all back, but the schedule has plenty of newcomers, independents, emerging talents and a contingent of Ukrainian designers looking to steal the show. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/scBRTW2

From Versace in church to Blazy in charge, emotions in motion drive Italian fashion as it goes through a generational shift. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GOEiWY1

Designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce tapped the mega-influencer to co-design their most recent collection. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xeObn7g

At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today’s market. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/nVF0bcH

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Kering, Tiffany & Co. and Roksanda. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yWTL6ve

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mFO0Kl9

Britain will bring back sales tax free shopping for overseas visitors to boost the country’s flagging retail sector, finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Friday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pgawED1

The tensions between business, politics and a worsening climate crisis were on display at New York Climate Week, with implications for fashion. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mNu8SQH

The Arizona-based skincare brand founded in 2016 reported annual revenues over $95 million. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/d0i7v68

The designer-denim pioneer, now under the creative direction of Glenn Martens, continues to build momentum among the young and hot. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pmv14IW

As Versace becomes the latest brand planning to hike its handbag prices, BoF Insights looks at the degree to which consumers’ budgets accommodate these higher prices. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kgD23od

As social media continues to evolve, so does the role of the influencer. Join us on Thursday, September 29th as BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, along with a panel of experts, unpack the state of the influencer economy, and what the future could hold. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OVpBbEK

Modern Meadow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, has developed a potentially revolutionary bio-based leather substitute, but must still chart a path to scale. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/St4qvel

The Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner has committed $10 million to the fund through its philanthropic arm. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6P8c7ZB

The big-box retailer had hired 100,000 workers for last year’s holiday season, which was marked by tight labour supply. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9ohvikK

The company’s comments come amid soaring energy and other costs in Britain, with fashion retailers Primark and Asos all warning about profits. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/feamTh9

Democracy of various kinds was on designers’ minds in Milan on Wednesday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yQFlsBH

The former Guardian Media Group CEO and founder of communications agency ScienceMagic.Inc will succeed Stephanie Phair as chairman of the British Fashion Council. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bJnhde5

JD Sports Fashion Plc will pay former boss Peter Cowgill at least £5.5 million ($6.3 million) as part of an exit deal after he was ousted in May amid concerns over the company’s governance practices. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qPN3xmg

The Spanish group has increased its stake in the company to a majority share, strengthening its foothold in the fast-growing Indian beauty and personal care market. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/LhgCDlO

On hasn’t taken long to turn its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Swiss company, launched in 2010, has won credibility with the running elite while cultivating a loyal fashion fanbase, with support from tennis star Roger Federer. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uEmnY69

From Simone Rocha to Richard Quinn, key shows on either side of the Queen’s funeral grappled with darkness and light, writes Susanna Lau. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yzB6Y14

Colombian designer Vargas, American designer Hudson, and sportswear brand La Ligne were named Target’s latest designer partners this week from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ljpXbf5

Gap Inc. is cutting 500 corporate jobs as it contends with growing costs and weaker sales figures. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UmyHFdB

Retail tycoon Ashley will not seek re-election at next month’s AGM, Frasers said in a statement Tuesday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gKTobF9

BoF sits down with Steven Stokey-Daley, Nensi Dojaka, KNWLS' Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault, Chet Lo, Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena, and Richard Quinn to discover how they are growing their businesses in a time of uncertainty. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/GMyI9UQ

FedEx, United Parcel Service and other delivery firms that struggled with too much pandemic-fueled demand from online retailers like Amazon and Walmart, now have the opposite problem - too much delivery capacity. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2dgVBly

After stepping away from fashion in 2020, the Somali-American model is ready to reenter industry — this time, she said, it’ll be on her own terms, and not as a model. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3OZgxhK

Ralph Lauren Corp. is targeting sales growth over the next three years that’s faster than Wall Street’s estimates, with the fashion brand aiming to pick up new customers and continuing to raise prices. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/k7QYC4o

The first funeral of a British monarch in 70 years will bring with it a level of protocol surrounding attire rarely seen in the modern age. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mxcNwUq

From an all-black opening look to models holding a picture of Queen Elizabeth, London Fashion Week began with tributes to the late monarch as fashionistas paid their respects during the period of national mourning. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VRzEwly

From Harris Reed to JW Anderson, creativity and a growing sense of camaraderie ran through the first three days of London Fashion Week, writes Susanna Lau. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/43y1ndt

Gucci and Prada are big brands with something to prove, while a trio of well-known labels have brought in new designers to juice sales. Plus, what else to watch for in the coming week. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/U3f2Kct

From floods in Pakistan to drought in Texas, extreme weather is mixing with political upheaval, economic challenges and trade tensions to threaten cotton supply. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jGzRBtx

BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Bloomingdale’s, Purple PR and David Koma. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JI1p8zm

The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ST1iPxh

In a securities filing, the group said it is not “conducting any study about a possible spinoff” or sale of its companies. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KAk1iwV

Over two years after shuttering its stores and filing for bankruptcy, Barneys New York will return as a brand selling beauty and wellness products, including bottled water. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6PRgyeW

Gap is ending its tense partnership with Ye (formerly Kanye West), according to an internal email sent to Gap Inc. employees by Mark Breitbard, Gap Inc.’s president and chief executive.” from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ia6lgpq

The direct-to-consumer brand has secured $65 million in revolving credit and an additional $25 million loan. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cH8AEXF

Tommy Hilfiger’s livestream of its NYFW show is just the latest example of fashion courting users on the platform, which is also rolling out an immersive new advertising format for brands. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bwnh5aJ

The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced its nominees and honourees for the annual CFDA Awards, including Catherine Holstein for Khaite, Christopher John Rogers, Gabriela Hearst, LaQuan Smith and Peter Do for the American Womenswear Designer of the Year. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Pq0idK4

Revlon’s chief executive officer Debra Perelman could collect as much as $10.6 million, the company said in court papers seeking approval of the bonus programme. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fBNUXTo

Adjusted core earnings for the six months ended June for the company, which also has beauty and nutrition units, slumped 60 percent to £32.3 million. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AzjK3pV

Designers this week were laser focused on pleasing their customer, but rarely managed to convey what’s happening in the culture at large. Lauren Sherman reports on collections, from Tory Burch and Tom Ford to Area and Peter Do. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EJLlWIp

Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to two entities that would invest revenue toward preserving the earth. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XFfyGK8

Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. BoF’s Imran Amed joins Lauren Sherman to discuss what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yJbpEQ4

The companies said they’ll extend their current cooperation deal for 15 years, continuing to focus on development, production and global eyewear distribution. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cApeDN5

Beauty will always be on the sidelines at New York Fashion Week, and brands may find sponsorship dollars are better allocated elsewhere. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/c2UMaLb

In the first set of results since its founder’s daughter, Marta Ortega, took over as new non-executive chairman, the company said revenue for the period rose to €14.84 billion ($14.82 billion) from €11.9 billion a year earlier. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1NMPg0D

Rents plummeted during the pandemic, allowing brands to open thousands of new stores this year. But on the hottest streets, the deals are over and bidding wars have begun. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5BLw6lb

US cosmetics prices rose in August by the most in almost 16 years as a return to office and social functions keeps demand resilient in the face of inflationary pressures. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9vmIQFz

The two retailers have promised to “adjust or no longer use sustainability claims on their clothes and/or websites,” and ensure consumers are better-informed, according to a statement by The Netherlands’ Authority for Consumer Markets (ACM). from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Ezs4bnr

The fashion rental company's shares fell 24 percent in post close trading after the company reported an unexpected decline in subscribers and said it was laying off staff as part of a restructuring plan. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UkwMq7H

BoF meets 5 designers selected for the Black in Fashion Council’s Discovery Showroom to hear their strategies for success and the challenges they have overcome. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kvd64sK

Anna Wintour’s New York-themed catwalk performance delivered celebrity appearances and a surprise performance from Lil Nas X. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3cjqW4b

Updates regarding the London Fashion Week schedule — which now falls during the national period of mourning in the United Kingdom following the death of Queen Elizabeth II — continue to be released. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UnwC7GW

The Tapestry-owned brand announced during its NYFW show that the American musician is the latest addition its ever-expanding team of ambassadors. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/SBZsEMO

Legendary street and fashion photographer William Klein has died in Paris, aged 96, his son said in a statement to French news agency AFP on Monday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4N9hA8x

Holiday spending growth is projected to slow to 7.1 percent from 8.5 percent a year earlier, according to the report, while online sales are expected to increase 4.2 percent building on last year’s substantial growth. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dvGxzab

Chinese actor and singer Li Yifeng was arrested by Beijing police on charges of “soliciting prostitution on multiple occasions,” and reportedly confessed to the allegation, according to a Weibo post by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and a report by state-run CCTV. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/64D2yJQ

The celebrity stylist has built a business that goes well beyond the red carpet, from magazine covers and marketing campaigns to judging reality television competitions and getting billionaires seated at couture shows. He spoke with BoF about his approach to building a multi-hyphenate empire. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Kps56BU

This week, Britain’s fashion industry is weighing its options as the nation mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KgJYihN

From Fendi to Tibi, the opening days of New York Fashion Week were unapologetically commercial, reports Lauren Sherman. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gZcd5T8

At New York Men’s Day, designers embraced more fluid notions of gender and toyed with traditional menswear as much as they embraced it. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ctWkpFJ

Fendi’s Baguette bag, a singular shape in the world of leather goods, is turning 25 years old this year. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/R3kiUFI

The designer speaks with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about building his own business, the power of aspiration and opening doors for people who want to break into fashion. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VbvDqNO

BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion's technology and e-commerce professionals this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative landscape. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Mwby04F

Skyrocketing power prices are hurting consumers, threatening brands and retailers, and adding new pressures to the industry’s already fragile supply chains. For some, the result could be worse than Covid. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UrFwAvg

Boohoo’s latest marketing move — tapping a mega-influencer as 'sustainability ambassador' — embodies the conflicts inherent in sustainability marketing. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iTcSQys

“After having seen good growth in June and July, sales in August were weaker than anticipated,” it said on Friday. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OMDkcAu

After a decade of false starts, Coach is finally hitting its stride with products people want, restrained discounting and distribution, a newfound digital savvy and fluency in Gen-Z. Finding new ways to grow without falling back into its old habits will still be tricky. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NPXBCta

Macy’s Inc expects another early start to holiday season shopping this year, a contrast to a prediction from Best Buy Co Inc that highlights the uncertainty among U.S. retailers in forecasting inflation-driven shopping behaviour. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vy7V6x3

Core events will go ahead as planned, but London Fashion Week’s organising body said other activities such as store opening or parties should be cancelled. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/K76gynx

The apparel maker would also freeze hiring, cut non-critical expenses and lower capital spending, chief executive officer Jay Schottenstein said in an earnings call, as the company looks to minimise damages from rising costs and slowing demand. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BoNG8zZ

The UK conglomerate said Primark, which generates most of the group’s profit, is experiencing unprecedented volatility and its operating margin will fall next year, despite recent price increases. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9WEJ4gA

Most recently, Geradin spent almost 10 years at M+A Group. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/zMDmfPy

BoF meets employees at the luxury retailer to learn how the parent company to Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman is approaching the modern workplace, with environmental social governance at its core. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/yNp92w1

How did a 75-year-old brand triple its revenues in just four years? By overhauling its commercial offer, racing into e-commerce and investing in spectacular flagships, Christian Dior Couture has radically accelerated its business, transforming itself into “a homegrown Chanel challenger within LVMH.” from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/R5L69Ga

Sales at Italian fashion group Tod’s rose by 17 percent in the first half of the year, broadly in line with market expectations, despite a COVID-driven slump in China in the second quarter. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EPZLzKo

Printemps plans to open a two-level store with more than 54,000 square feet of space at New York’s One Wall Street in spring 2024. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZSPMXb9

BoF’s workplace and talent correspondent Sheena Butler-Young unpacks how fashion’s labour market has evolved in the past year, and what positions brands are hiring for now. from Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ifnGS3r