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The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.
Ssense: What Went Wrong
Tariffs were the immediate cause of the Montréal-based company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. But insiders tell BoF that the downfall was a long time coming as the online retailer’s formula for appealing to Gen-Z shoppers with indie fashion brands and constant markdowns lost its edge.
Ssense: What Went Wrong
Tariffs were the immediate cause of the Montréal-based company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. But insiders tell BoF that the downfall was a long time coming as the online retailer’s formula for appealing to Gen-Z shoppers with indie fashion brands and constant markdowns lost its edge.
The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes
A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.
The Increasingly Popular Solve to Fashion’s Wholesale Woes
A challenging wholesale environment is pushing more fashion brands to sell on marketplaces where they directly fulfil customers orders. But the model requires a higher level of collaboration between brands and retailers to make it a mutually beneficial investment.
Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch
A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.
Inside Coupang’s Tug of War With Farfetch
A year into its ownership of the embattled luxury e-tailer, the South Korean e-commerce giant is whipping Farfetch into shape, reaching near breakeven in its latest quarter. But company insiders say Coupang has gone from cutting fat to cutting muscle, stripping Farfetch of its ability to compete for the attention and dollars of key ultra-wealthy shoppers who account for 30 percent of its annual sales.
The Top 10 Stories that Shaped Fashion in 2024
BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
The Top 10 Stories that Shaped Fashion in 2024
BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help
The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.
Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help
The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.
The Start-Ups Defying the Luxury E-Commerce Slump
It’s been a tough year for luxury e-commerce — but a crop of smaller marketplaces are beating the odds with a focus on emerging accessible luxury brands and a firmer grip on operating costs.
The Start-Ups Defying the Luxury E-Commerce Slump
It’s been a tough year for luxury e-commerce — but a crop of smaller marketplaces are beating the odds with a focus on emerging accessible luxury brands and a firmer grip on operating costs.
How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion
The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.
How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion
The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.
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.
Can Farfetch Survive Coupang’s Shock Therapy?
Founder José Neves and eight other c-suite executives are departing the luxury marketplace, which faces an uncertain future under its new owner.
Can Farfetch Survive Coupang’s Shock Therapy?
Founder José Neves and eight other c-suite executives are departing the luxury marketplace, which faces an uncertain future under its new owner.