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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.

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Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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

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

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?


Workplace & Talent

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.

Workplace & Talent

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


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.

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


China

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.

China

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.


Marketing

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.

Marketing

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.

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