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How Fashion Can Tap Into China’s Latest TV Craze

Hit programmes are a powerful way for brands to appeal to China’s 900 million internet users, but the mass marketing approach won’t pay off for everyone. Which brands are in position to benefit most?

China

How Fashion Can Tap Into China’s Latest TV Craze

Hit programmes are a powerful way for brands to appeal to China’s 900 million internet users, but the mass marketing approach won’t pay off for everyone. Which brands are in position to benefit most?


News & Analysis

IED Launches New Masters in Textiles

Grounding a creative and strategic education in Made in Italy craftsmanship, the course will focus on design, innovation and sustainability.

News & Analysis

IED Launches New Masters in Textiles

Grounding a creative and strategic education in Made in Italy craftsmanship, the course will focus on design, innovation and sustainability.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: The Future of Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever, but it is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product. BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: The Future of Retail

In the age of e-commerce, defining the role of the store is as daunting as ever, but it is still the most important touchpoint between consumer and product. BoF examines the importance of the store — and how it complements the online experience.


Retail

Brooks Brothers Bidding Narrows to Venture Backed by New Barneys Owner

Authentic Brands and Simon Property Group had previously disclosed they were bidding $305 million for the company's global business operations.

Retail

Brooks Brothers Bidding Narrows to Venture Backed by New Barneys Owner

Authentic Brands and Simon Property Group had previously disclosed they were bidding $305 million for the company's global business operations.


Retail

Report: Simon Property Group to Transform Some Stores Into Amazon Fulfilment Centres

The two companies were in talks before the pandemic about converting retail space that was formerly occupied by J.C. Penney and Sears Holdings Corp.

Retail

Report: Simon Property Group to Transform Some Stores Into Amazon Fulfilment Centres

The two companies were in talks before the pandemic about converting retail space that was formerly occupied by J.C. Penney and Sears Holdings Corp.


Luxury

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector

Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.

Luxury

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector

Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.


Retail

US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary

The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.

Retail

US Retailers Tiptoe Into the Holiday Season Blind and Weary

The season represents about 20 percent of annual retail sales each year, and stores need some relief after enduring months of turmoil as the health crisis roiled the world economy.


Fashion Week

Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: Junya Watanabe Men's Autumn/Winter 2006

BoF’s Editor-at-Large connects the dots between the designer’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and a mesmerising 2006 meditation on ‘Taxi Driver’ anti-hero Travis Bickle, which probed the heart of America’s darkness.

Fashion Week

Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All-Time: Junya Watanabe Men's Autumn/Winter 2006

BoF’s Editor-at-Large connects the dots between the designer’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and a mesmerising 2006 meditation on ‘Taxi Driver’ anti-hero Travis Bickle, which probed the heart of America’s darkness.


Retail

J.C. Penney Lenders Seek Higher Bids From Potential Buyers

If bids don’t improve, the lenders could acquire the company through a credit bid.

Retail

J.C. Penney Lenders Seek Higher Bids From Potential Buyers

If bids don’t improve, the lenders could acquire the company through a credit bid.


Retail

Uniqlo's July Sales Are Up 4% Amid Demand for Loungewear

Analysts predict the Japanese retailer's focus on practical, everyday clothes could help it weather the coronavirus downturn better than its global peers.

Retail

Uniqlo's July Sales Are Up 4% Amid Demand for Loungewear

Analysts predict the Japanese retailer's focus on practical, everyday clothes could help it weather the coronavirus downturn better than its global peers.