This Week in Fashion
How Inflation Changed Fashion
US consumer prices rose at their slowest pace in two years in June, potentially bringing to a close a period that changed how many fashion brands value their goods.
How Inflation Changed Fashion
US consumer prices rose at their slowest pace in two years in June, potentially bringing to a close a period that changed how many fashion brands value their goods.
Shein’s Winding Path to an IPO
Rumours of a public listing have swirled around the e-commerce giant for years, but geopolitical tensions, a volatile stock market and scrutiny from US lawmakers keep postponing the event. Recent reports indicate an end is in sight, however.
Shein’s Winding Path to an IPO
Rumours of a public listing have swirled around the e-commerce giant for years, but geopolitical tensions, a volatile stock market and scrutiny from US lawmakers keep postponing the event. Recent reports indicate an end is in sight, however.
Louis Vuitton’s CEO Answers Key Questions on Pharrell’s Debut
Pietro Beccari spoke to BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed about why Vuitton decided to give the men’s creative director role to a celebrity musician and not a traditional fashion designer; what Williams actually does in the role; and how he measured the success of the show.
Louis Vuitton’s CEO Answers Key Questions on Pharrell’s Debut
Pietro Beccari spoke to BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed about why Vuitton decided to give the men’s creative director role to a celebrity musician and not a traditional fashion designer; what Williams actually does in the role; and how he measured the success of the show.
Has Supreme Hit a Ceiling?
Sales at the VF Corp.-owned brand have slipped, a sign that there may be a limit to how much its pioneering drops and collabs model can scale. But don’t count the streetwear giant out yet.
Has Supreme Hit a Ceiling?
Sales at the VF Corp.-owned brand have slipped, a sign that there may be a limit to how much its pioneering drops and collabs model can scale. But don’t count the streetwear giant out yet.
Victoria’s Secret Is Embracing Amazon. Should Others?
Retailers have long regarded the e-commerce behemoth as an existential threat, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the benefits of selling on the platform — especially when a sales boost is badly needed.
Victoria’s Secret Is Embracing Amazon. Should Others?
Retailers have long regarded the e-commerce behemoth as an existential threat, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the benefits of selling on the platform — especially when a sales boost is badly needed.
If NFTs Are Passé, Nobody Told Nike
The sneaker giant’s first NFT sale this week offered a bright spot for web3 hopes and illustrated that they can still offer a way to build and connect with a community — if brands do it right.
If NFTs Are Passé, Nobody Told Nike
The sneaker giant’s first NFT sale this week offered a bright spot for web3 hopes and illustrated that they can still offer a way to build and connect with a community — if brands do it right.
Will the Debt Ceiling Fight Crash Retail’s Party?
A potential US debt default threatens to spoil a surprisingly strong run by major retailers, which are seeing resilient consumer spending.
Will the Debt Ceiling Fight Crash Retail’s Party?
A potential US debt default threatens to spoil a surprisingly strong run by major retailers, which are seeing resilient consumer spending.
What Shein’s Lower Valuation Means for the Future of Fast Fashion
The fast fashion retailer reportedly raised funding this week at a lower valuation. But the e-commerce giant remains immensely popular — and may have some more tricks up its sleeves.
What Shein’s Lower Valuation Means for the Future of Fast Fashion
The fast fashion retailer reportedly raised funding this week at a lower valuation. But the e-commerce giant remains immensely popular — and may have some more tricks up its sleeves.
For Many Digital Retailers, Profits and Growth Appear to Be Mutually Exclusive
DTC brands and e-commerce platforms delivered some rare good news this week in the form of shrinking losses, but investors were largely unimpressed.
For Many Digital Retailers, Profits and Growth Appear to Be Mutually Exclusive
DTC brands and e-commerce platforms delivered some rare good news this week in the form of shrinking losses, but investors were largely unimpressed.
Why Fashion Is Becoming a Major Flashpoint in US-China Tensions
This week, US lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on some of the industry’s biggest names as the relationship with Beijing and Washington continues to deteriorate.
Why Fashion Is Becoming a Major Flashpoint in US-China Tensions
This week, US lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on some of the industry’s biggest names as the relationship with Beijing and Washington continues to deteriorate.
Why Tax-Free Shopping Matters
This week, Burberry’s chairman took the UK prime minister to task over his decision to eliminate tax-free shopping for tourists, calling Britain the ‘least attractive shopping destination in Europe.’
Why Tax-Free Shopping Matters
This week, Burberry’s chairman took the UK prime minister to task over his decision to eliminate tax-free shopping for tourists, calling Britain the ‘least attractive shopping destination in Europe.’
Why Are Fashion Brands Piling Into Homeware?
The Salone del Mobile design fair has become such an important platform for fashion brands that, this week, Bottega Veneta closed its flagship on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone and transformed it into an art installation.
Why Are Fashion Brands Piling Into Homeware?
The Salone del Mobile design fair has become such an important platform for fashion brands that, this week, Bottega Veneta closed its flagship on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone and transformed it into an art installation.