Muji Is Turning Skincare Into Its Next Growth Engine
The Japanese retailer is betting on its fast-growing, value-for-money skincare products to drive growth at home and abroad.
Opinions
Fashion Week
In London, Fashion to Remember the Times
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on a remarkable season brought forth by the city’s most creative young minds.
In London, Fashion to Remember the Times
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on a remarkable season brought forth by the city’s most creative young minds.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | What Consumers Really Think About Sustainability
Consumers’ mixed signals on sustainability pose tough but surmountable obstacles for fashion brands, argue Sarah Willersdorf and Robbin Mitchell.
Op-Ed | What Consumers Really Think About Sustainability
Consumers’ mixed signals on sustainability pose tough but surmountable obstacles for fashion brands, argue Sarah Willersdorf and Robbin Mitchell.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Africa’s Fashion Industry Has a Nepotism Problem
As the global fashion industry confronts systemic racial discrimination, it’s time for the African fashion community to look inward to uproot other forms of bias and prejudice in its ecosystems, argue Udochi Nwogu and Papa Oyeyemi.
Op-Ed | Africa’s Fashion Industry Has a Nepotism Problem
As the global fashion industry confronts systemic racial discrimination, it’s time for the African fashion community to look inward to uproot other forms of bias and prejudice in its ecosystems, argue Udochi Nwogu and Papa Oyeyemi.
Workplace & Talent
Op-Ed | A Black Fashion Executive Endures Subtle Racism for a Seat at the Table
Kevin Fegans recalls how he was forced to ignore microaggressions and compartmentalise his feelings on race relations in order to pursue his career aspirations.
Op-Ed | A Black Fashion Executive Endures Subtle Racism for a Seat at the Table
Kevin Fegans recalls how he was forced to ignore microaggressions and compartmentalise his feelings on race relations in order to pursue his career aspirations.
Retail
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
How to Survive the Future of Retail
Covid-19 is a once-in-a-century event that will eradicate many retail species and accelerate the growth and evolution of 'apex predators' like Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart and JD.com. Only the fittest will survive.
Media
The Truth About the Fashion World, Exposed
Colin McDowell journeys through the most famous ‘tell-all’ exposés of the intrigue, back biting and madness behind the glamorous veneer of the fashion world.
The Truth About the Fashion World, Exposed
Colin McDowell journeys through the most famous ‘tell-all’ exposés of the intrigue, back biting and madness behind the glamorous veneer of the fashion world.
Retail
Op-Ed | The DTC Reckoning Is Real. What Next?
For founders of undercapitalised, unprofitable DTC brands, partnering with a strategic player earlier than anticipated is a success, not a failing, argues Matt Kaden.
Op-Ed | The DTC Reckoning Is Real. What Next?
For founders of undercapitalised, unprofitable DTC brands, partnering with a strategic player earlier than anticipated is a success, not a failing, argues Matt Kaden.
Fashion Week
The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.
‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.
The Death of Fashion Shows? Not So Fast.
‘I come to praise shows, not to bury them,’ writes Tim Blanks as he kicks off a journey through his top fashion shows of all-time.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Darkest Truth
Osman Yousefzada journeys to post-colonial Bangladesh to meet the workers who make our clothes.
Op-Ed | Fashion’s Darkest Truth
Osman Yousefzada journeys to post-colonial Bangladesh to meet the workers who make our clothes.
Workplace & Talent
Op-Ed | What It's Like Being a Black Fashion Intern
As Black interns at a high fashion magazine, we were largely confined to the fashion closet and denied opportunities for advancement enjoyed by others. It’s time for change, write Jasmine Burgos, Abigail Cherubin and Christopher Akintonde.
Op-Ed | What It's Like Being a Black Fashion Intern
As Black interns at a high fashion magazine, we were largely confined to the fashion closet and denied opportunities for advancement enjoyed by others. It’s time for change, write Jasmine Burgos, Abigail Cherubin and Christopher Akintonde.
Luxury
How Luxury Brands Sell 'Exclusive' Goods by the Millions
Successful modern luxury brands deploy a number of powerful strategies to achieve the perception of exclusivity while moving millions of units. Here’s how it works.
How Luxury Brands Sell 'Exclusive' Goods by the Millions
Successful modern luxury brands deploy a number of powerful strategies to achieve the perception of exclusivity while moving millions of units. Here’s how it works.
Fashion Week
Op-Ed | A Racist Incident at Fashion Week
A racist accusation at Paris Fashion Week was only the tip of the iceberg, recalls Tiffany Reid.
Op-Ed | A Racist Incident at Fashion Week
A racist accusation at Paris Fashion Week was only the tip of the iceberg, recalls Tiffany Reid.
The News in Brief
Fast Fashion Garments Pile Up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Shipments of garments for major retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines cancel flights.
Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
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.
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.