This Week in Fashion
What Trump’s Crackdown on ‘Woke Capitalism’ Means for Fashion
This week, the US President took aim at climate action and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, institutionalising a growing backlash against so-called ‘woke capitalism.’
What Trump’s Crackdown on ‘Woke Capitalism’ Means for Fashion
This week, the US President took aim at climate action and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, institutionalising a growing backlash against so-called ‘woke capitalism.’
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok
Barring a last-minute miracle, a new generation of creators are about to learn firsthand the high cost of relying too heavily on one platform.
Lessons From the Last Week of TikTok
Barring a last-minute miracle, a new generation of creators are about to learn firsthand the high cost of relying too heavily on one platform.
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
What’s Behind the 2025 M&A Wave
True Religion, Kapital and Christian Lacroix are among the brands that have changed hands recently, but bigger deals may still be some ways off.
Real Estate Can’t Save Department Stores
Their struggling, often bloated businesses and valuable properties make them tempting targets for investors. Selling off these assets can be lucrative, but rarely produces retail success stories.
Real Estate Can’t Save Department Stores
Their struggling, often bloated businesses and valuable properties make them tempting targets for investors. Selling off these assets can be lucrative, but rarely produces retail success stories.
Fashion’s Innovation Dilemma
Nike’s shuttering of RTFKT, the virtual sneaker brand it acquired in 2021, highlights a perennial problem for companies that want to remain innovation leaders: Rush in and potentially make a costly mistake, or hang back and risk being late.
Fashion’s Innovation Dilemma
Nike’s shuttering of RTFKT, the virtual sneaker brand it acquired in 2021, highlights a perennial problem for companies that want to remain innovation leaders: Rush in and potentially make a costly mistake, or hang back and risk being late.
Trump’s Impact on Fashion Takes Shape
This week, US President-elect Donald Trump singled out Canada, Mexico and China for early action on tariffs, Walmart joined businesses in cutting back DEI programmes, and Black Friday offered a glimpse at how the election is shaping consumer sentiment.
Trump’s Impact on Fashion Takes Shape
This week, US President-elect Donald Trump singled out Canada, Mexico and China for early action on tariffs, Walmart joined businesses in cutting back DEI programmes, and Black Friday offered a glimpse at how the election is shaping consumer sentiment.
Luxury’s Pricing Reality Check
Value for money matters, even at high-end brands. This week, Mulberry joined Burberry and Capri in admitting rampant price inflation has contributed to a collapse in demand. Will others follow suit?
Luxury’s Pricing Reality Check
Value for money matters, even at high-end brands. This week, Mulberry joined Burberry and Capri in admitting rampant price inflation has contributed to a collapse in demand. Will others follow suit?
The Next E-Commerce Battlefield Will Be Price, Not Convenience
On Haul, Amazon’s new rival to Temu and Shein, nothing costs more than $20 and items typically arrive in one to two weeks — not days — as they ship from overseas directly to US customers.
The Next E-Commerce Battlefield Will Be Price, Not Convenience
On Haul, Amazon’s new rival to Temu and Shein, nothing costs more than $20 and items typically arrive in one to two weeks — not days — as they ship from overseas directly to US customers.
What Comes After Fashion’s Big Trump Reality Check
It will be tempting for some to retreat further into their bubble after Tuesday’s election, or adopt an “it’s just business” attitude. Dig deeper.
What Comes After Fashion’s Big Trump Reality Check
It will be tempting for some to retreat further into their bubble after Tuesday’s election, or adopt an “it’s just business” attitude. Dig deeper.
The Blocking of the Tapestry-Capri Merger Spells Trouble for American Fashion
The dream of creating an American answer to LVMH and Kering faced a major setback this week after a federal judge championed the Federal Trade Commission’s narrow definition of the sub-luxury handbag market.
The Blocking of the Tapestry-Capri Merger Spells Trouble for American Fashion
The dream of creating an American answer to LVMH and Kering faced a major setback this week after a federal judge championed the Federal Trade Commission’s narrow definition of the sub-luxury handbag market.
What Victoria’s Secret’s Blast from the Past Says About Its Future
Response to the lingerie giant’s fashion show Tuesday night has been mostly positive, but its new CEO Hillary Super has her work cut out in order to steer the company toward growth again.
What Victoria’s Secret’s Blast from the Past Says About Its Future
Response to the lingerie giant’s fashion show Tuesday night has been mostly positive, but its new CEO Hillary Super has her work cut out in order to steer the company toward growth again.
What Escalation in the Middle East War Means for the Industry
After a year of war, things continued to heat up in the Middle East this week. BoF spoke to industry sources in the region to assess the impact, from Beirut’s ateliers to fashion retailers in Dubai.
What Escalation in the Middle East War Means for the Industry
After a year of war, things continued to heat up in the Middle East this week. BoF spoke to industry sources in the region to assess the impact, from Beirut’s ateliers to fashion retailers in Dubai.