Tommy Hilfiger
Designer & Founder, Tommy Hilfiger
The American designer was one of the first to launch a global lifestyle brand of preppy, sporty apparel and sold it for billions.


As Sies Marjan Closes, What Is to Blame? The Pandemic or the Fashion System?
The five-year old label, backed by billionaire Nancy Marks, is shutting its doors due to the ramifications of Covid-19. But independent fashion brands were hurting long before the lockdowns.

As Sies Marjan Closes, What Is to Blame? The Pandemic or the Fashion System?
The five-year old label, backed by billionaire Nancy Marks, is shutting its doors due to the ramifications of Covid-19. But independent fashion brands were hurting long before the lockdowns.

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future
As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.

Following Mass Layoffs, Diane von Furstenberg Faces an Uncertain Future
As the company refocuses its prospects on China amid the pandemic, more than 75 percent of the 400-person staff has been let go, while 18 out of 19 stores are closing. But the contemporary brand's business model was challenged long before Covid-19.

Luxury’s Inequality Problem
The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?

Luxury’s Inequality Problem
The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?

Power Moves | LVMH Names Frédéric Arnault CEO of Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger CEO Exits
This week, the luxury group promoted another member of the Arnault family into an executive role, while PVH veteran Daniel Grieder departed after 23 years.

Power Moves | LVMH Names Frédéric Arnault CEO of Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger CEO Exits
This week, the luxury group promoted another member of the Arnault family into an executive role, while PVH veteran Daniel Grieder departed after 23 years.

Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward
Venture capitalists, designers, journalists and influencers reflect on how the fashion industry can demonstrate true allyship — in business, in person and on social media.

Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward
Venture capitalists, designers, journalists and influencers reflect on how the fashion industry can demonstrate true allyship — in business, in person and on social media.

Can Instagram Own Fashion Week?
This week, Instagram’s top fashion liaison Eva Chen released a playbook for staging digital fashion shows on the platform, signalling the beginning of the end for a one-size-fits-all approach to fashion week.

Can Instagram Own Fashion Week?
This week, Instagram’s top fashion liaison Eva Chen released a playbook for staging digital fashion shows on the platform, signalling the beginning of the end for a one-size-fits-all approach to fashion week.

Post-Lockdowns, Very Few People Are Venturing Into US Stores
In mid-May, foot traffic to shops was 92 percent below the same period a year ago, compared with a 95 percent falloff in the previous seven days.

Post-Lockdowns, Very Few People Are Venturing Into US Stores
In mid-May, foot traffic to shops was 92 percent below the same period a year ago, compared with a 95 percent falloff in the previous seven days.

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.

Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?
As the global economy faces a pandemic that respects no borders, smart fashion businesses are re-examining China’s place in their supply chain. Six sourcing experts weigh in on the debate.

Where Should Fashion Brands Manufacture Now?
As the global economy faces a pandemic that respects no borders, smart fashion businesses are re-examining China’s place in their supply chain. Six sourcing experts weigh in on the debate.

The Dos and Don’ts of Marketing During a Pandemic
Despite the difficulty the global health crisis and ensuing economic fallout has created, brands need to communicate clearly and honestly with their customers now more than ever.

The Dos and Don’ts of Marketing During a Pandemic
Despite the difficulty the global health crisis and ensuing economic fallout has created, brands need to communicate clearly and honestly with their customers now more than ever.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




