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Can Vetements Survive Without Demna?

This week, Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia exited the subversive luxury streetwear label, raising questions about the future of the brand — and the state of fashion itself.

Retail

Can Vetements Survive Without Demna?

This week, Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia exited the subversive luxury streetwear label, raising questions about the future of the brand — and the state of fashion itself.


Financial Markets

Shares in Adidas Slip As It Pays to Fix Sourcing Shortages

The German sportswear company's shares were down over 6 percent, as the company's supply chain is hit by the US-China trade war.

Financial Markets

Shares in Adidas Slip As It Pays to Fix Sourcing Shortages

The German sportswear company's shares were down over 6 percent, as the company's supply chain is hit by the US-China trade war.


Retail

The Inner Workings of Victoria’s Secret: A Chairman and His Circle

Creative director Ed Razek is exiting Victoria’s Secret as the brand suffers from sinking sales and media reports of past links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the root of the problem may be the very thing that made the company so successful in the first place: billionaire L Brands chairman Les Wexner’s tight grip on power.

Retail

The Inner Workings of Victoria’s Secret: A Chairman and His Circle

Creative director Ed Razek is exiting Victoria’s Secret as the brand suffers from sinking sales and media reports of past links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But the root of the problem may be the very thing that made the company so successful in the first place: billionaire L Brands chairman Les Wexner’s tight grip on power.


News & Analysis

Nike Shoes From 1972 Beat World Record Auction Price

The "Moon Shoe," designed by Nike co-founder and track coach Bill Bowerman for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, sold for $437,500.

News & Analysis

Nike Shoes From 1972 Beat World Record Auction Price

The "Moon Shoe," designed by Nike co-founder and track coach Bill Bowerman for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, sold for $437,500.


News & Analysis

Gen Z’s Sneakerheads Have Shoe Sellers Rolling Out New Kicks Faster Than Ever

Now, independent shoe boutiques — once the vanguard of footwear culture — are hustling to catch up to bigger competitors like Foot Locker and JD Sports.

News & Analysis

Gen Z’s Sneakerheads Have Shoe Sellers Rolling Out New Kicks Faster Than Ever

Now, independent shoe boutiques — once the vanguard of footwear culture — are hustling to catch up to bigger competitors like Foot Locker and JD Sports.


News & Analysis

Stadium Goods and Sotheby's Team up for First-Ever Sneaker Auction

The event underscores the fast-growing status of sneakers as collectibles able to command tens of thousands of dollars.

News & Analysis

Stadium Goods and Sotheby's Team up for First-Ever Sneaker Auction

The event underscores the fast-growing status of sneakers as collectibles able to command tens of thousands of dollars.


News & Analysis

The Battle of the Sneaker Bots

An online economy of tips, proxy servers and automated applications has grown out of the hype-driven sneaker market, and the rise of the casual reseller is only making it harder to shop for the latest releases.

News & Analysis

The Battle of the Sneaker Bots

An online economy of tips, proxy servers and automated applications has grown out of the hype-driven sneaker market, and the rise of the casual reseller is only making it harder to shop for the latest releases.


News & Analysis

Milk Studios Is Leaving NYC’s Meatpacking District

The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.

News & Analysis

Milk Studios Is Leaving NYC’s Meatpacking District

The creative services and production business is leaving its space, a popular spot for runway shows and other fashion events after Google bought the building last month.


Luxury

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers.

Luxury

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers.


Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.