US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Opinions
Luxury
Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist
Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.
Marine Serre: From Radical to Pragmatist
Serre, who grew sales by 20 percent in 2023, has been named Pitti Uomo’s next guest designer. She’s using the opportunity to show her men’s collection for the first time.
Creative Class
Cameron Russell Confronts Sex, Power and Exploitation in Modelling — Book Excerpt
In an exclusive extract from her new memoir ‘How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone’ the model and activist examines the dark side of the industry — and her complicity in it.
Cameron Russell Confronts Sex, Power and Exploitation in Modelling — Book Excerpt
In an exclusive extract from her new memoir ‘How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone’ the model and activist examines the dark side of the industry — and her complicity in it.
Media
BoF is One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Fast Company has named The Business of Fashion one of the ‘world’s most innovative companies’ for a second time for demonstrating ‘how a media brand can leverage AI to add reader value rather than erode trust with AI-written news articles.’
BoF is One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Fast Company has named The Business of Fashion one of the ‘world’s most innovative companies’ for a second time for demonstrating ‘how a media brand can leverage AI to add reader value rather than erode trust with AI-written news articles.’
Luxury
Claude Montana: Triumph, Tragedy and Cancellation
The late designer had it all and lost it all, but his design genius made him a fashion legend, writes Tim Blanks.
Claude Montana: Triumph, Tragedy and Cancellation
The late designer had it all and lost it all, but his design genius made him a fashion legend, writes Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate
Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.
Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate
Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.
Global Markets
What Is Dubai’s Place in Fashion’s Global Ecosystem?
Imran Amed shares his observations from a trip to the wealthy desert metropolis, home to the most lucrative stores for many of the world’s top fashion brands.
What Is Dubai’s Place in Fashion’s Global Ecosystem?
Imran Amed shares his observations from a trip to the wealthy desert metropolis, home to the most lucrative stores for many of the world’s top fashion brands.
Fashion Week
What I Learned From Fashion Month
From where aspirational customers are spending to Kering’s challenges and Richemont’s fashion revival, BoF’s editor-in-chief shares key takeaways from conversations with industry insiders in London, Milan and Paris.
What I Learned From Fashion Month
From where aspirational customers are spending to Kering’s challenges and Richemont’s fashion revival, BoF’s editor-in-chief shares key takeaways from conversations with industry insiders in London, Milan and Paris.
Sustainability
Beware the ‘Sheinification’ of Fashion
The ‘instant fashion’ juggernaut’s explosive growth is attracting imitators. But keeping up with Shein’s relentless churn puts the industry on a perilous course when it comes to sustainability, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Beware the ‘Sheinification’ of Fashion
The ‘instant fashion’ juggernaut’s explosive growth is attracting imitators. But keeping up with Shein’s relentless churn puts the industry on a perilous course when it comes to sustainability, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Marketing
Lucien Pagès, the PR Prince of Paris
What does it take to be fashion’s favourite public relations guy? The man who weaves stories for the likes of Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli has become a story himself.
Lucien Pagès, the PR Prince of Paris
What does it take to be fashion’s favourite public relations guy? The man who weaves stories for the likes of Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli has become a story himself.
Retail
A Letter to Farfetch’s New Owner
The company is still well positioned to be the market leader in global luxury e-commerce, but new owner Coupang has its work cut out for it, writes Imran Amed.
A Letter to Farfetch’s New Owner
The company is still well positioned to be the market leader in global luxury e-commerce, but new owner Coupang has its work cut out for it, writes Imran Amed.
Media
Op-Ed | Television’s Enduring Influence on Fashion
In the age of Instagram, the narrative power of television still gives it tremendous power over how Americans dress, argues Hal Rubenstein.
Op-Ed | Television’s Enduring Influence on Fashion
In the age of Instagram, the narrative power of television still gives it tremendous power over how Americans dress, argues Hal Rubenstein.
Creative Class
Creating Cultural Moments in the Age of Algorithms
Can Gap create mass cultural relevance in a fragmented world? This week’s Grammys and Edward Enninful’s final Vogue cover may offer lessons for the brand’s new creative head Zac Posen, writes Imran Amed.
Creating Cultural Moments in the Age of Algorithms
Can Gap create mass cultural relevance in a fragmented world? This week’s Grammys and Edward Enninful’s final Vogue cover may offer lessons for the brand’s new creative head Zac Posen, writes Imran Amed.
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.