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Gap is an American apparel retail company. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap is owned by parent company Gap Inc., which also operates Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

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China

What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion

Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.

China

What China's $1 Trillion New Silk Road Spells for Fashion

Beijing’s 'One Belt One Road' is a highly ambitious attempt to shake up the global economic order with major implications for the fashion industry.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Estée Lauder's New Beauty Director, Changes to Burberry’s Board

This week, Estée Lauder taps French makeup artist Violette as its global beauty director, while Burberry announces changes to its board of directors.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Estée Lauder's New Beauty Director, Changes to Burberry’s Board

This week, Estée Lauder taps French makeup artist Violette as its global beauty director, while Burberry announces changes to its board of directors.


News & Analysis

At Once Familiar and New, Khaite Is a Study in Contrast

This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Catherine Holstein, whose Assembled Brands-backed label Khaite has attracted 50 influential stockists in its first 18 months.

News & Analysis

At Once Familiar and New, Khaite Is a Study in Contrast

This month, our Spotlight shines on New York-based designer Catherine Holstein, whose Assembled Brands-backed label Khaite has attracted 50 influential stockists in its first 18 months.


Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.

Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.


News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.

News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.


Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo

Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?

Workplace & Talent

How I Broke Into Fashion | Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo

Linda Fargo went from creating window displays at Macy's to shaping the visual identity of iconic department store Bergdorf Goodman. How did she do it?


Sustainability

What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry

While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.

Sustainability

What Trump’s Climate Reversal Means for the Fashion Industry

While largely symbolic, the US president’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement still has dangerous global implications. But many industry leaders remain committed to their individual carbon emission reduction goals.


News & Analysis

How Hip-Hop Conquered High Fashion

In the age of A$AP Rocky x Dior and Gucci's Alessandro Michele referencing Dapper Dan, it’s easy to forget how long it took for high fashion to embrace the cultural power of American hip-hop.

News & Analysis

How Hip-Hop Conquered High Fashion

In the age of A$AP Rocky x Dior and Gucci's Alessandro Michele referencing Dapper Dan, it’s easy to forget how long it took for high fashion to embrace the cultural power of American hip-hop.


Financial Markets

$715 Million Mavi Jeans IPO Could Be Turkey's Largest Since 2013

The deal promises to shake up a moribund market for Turkish IPOs, characterised by years of cancelled or postponed sales and short-lived listings.

Financial Markets

$715 Million Mavi Jeans IPO Could Be Turkey's Largest Since 2013

The deal promises to shake up a moribund market for Turkish IPOs, characterised by years of cancelled or postponed sales and short-lived listings.


News & Analysis

Is ‘Nearshoring’ the New Offshoring?

Fashion brands are turning to manufacturers in Eastern Europe and Central America for greater agility and speed to market.

News & Analysis

Is ‘Nearshoring’ the New Offshoring?

Fashion brands are turning to manufacturers in Eastern Europe and Central America for greater agility and speed to market.