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Rihanna Designs Help Lift Puma Sportswear Sales

Puma reported strong third-quarter sales growth in all regions, saying women’s sales got a boost from a new collection from Rihanna.

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Rihanna Designs Help Lift Puma Sportswear Sales

Puma reported strong third-quarter sales growth in all regions, saying women’s sales got a boost from a new collection from Rihanna.


News & Analysis

Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.

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Kering Puma Deal Likely in 2018, Say Bankers

As part of a long-held pledge to become a pure luxury player, Kering is expected to pursue a dual track IPO-auction to spin off Puma next year, not before, according to investment bankers in Paris and London.


China

Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’

The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.

China

Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’

The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.


Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.

Sustainability

Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution

Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.


News & Analysis

Inside American Vogue’s First Fashion Conference

John Galliano, Demna Gvasalia and more took the stage at the magazine’s $3,000-a-ticket event.

News & Analysis

Inside American Vogue’s First Fashion Conference

John Galliano, Demna Gvasalia and more took the stage at the magazine’s $3,000-a-ticket event.


News & Analysis

Glenda Bailey Talks Future of Magazines and Harper’s Bazaar 150th Anniversary

The longtime editor-in-chief, as well known for her clever take on imagery as she is for winning over advertisers, addresses everything from her rumoured retirement to the elements of a collectible issue.

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Glenda Bailey Talks Future of Magazines and Harper’s Bazaar 150th Anniversary

The longtime editor-in-chief, as well known for her clever take on imagery as she is for winning over advertisers, addresses everything from her rumoured retirement to the elements of a collectible issue.


Beauty

Unpacking the Fenty Frenzy

Sarah Brown examines what the blockbuster success of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty says about the industry’s race problem.

Beauty

Unpacking the Fenty Frenzy

Sarah Brown examines what the blockbuster success of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty says about the industry’s race problem.


News & Analysis

Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?

In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.

News & Analysis

Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?

In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.


News & Analysis

Ivanka Trump and Aquazzura to Take Copyright Infringement Case to Court

In a lawsuit over an alleged 'copy' of its 'Wild Thing' sandal, Aquazzura has accused Ivanka Trump's fashion brand of infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.

News & Analysis

Ivanka Trump and Aquazzura to Take Copyright Infringement Case to Court

In a lawsuit over an alleged 'copy' of its 'Wild Thing' sandal, Aquazzura has accused Ivanka Trump's fashion brand of infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.


Fashion Week

Rihanna Owns Her Fears at Fenty x Puma

The clothes themselves, inspired by motocross and surfing, were an expert distillation of extremely high performance sportwear.

Fashion Week

Rihanna Owns Her Fears at Fenty x Puma

The clothes themselves, inspired by motocross and surfing, were an expert distillation of extremely high performance sportwear.


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