Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
accessories
News & Analysis
A Young Designer Gets His Dream Job, Then Faces a Tough Choice
"For now, many designers with their own labels take on side work or quietly consult for bigger brands to finance their own efforts."
A Young Designer Gets His Dream Job, Then Faces a Tough Choice
"For now, many designers with their own labels take on side work or quietly consult for bigger brands to finance their own efforts."
News & Analysis
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
News & Analysis
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
Cult Accessories Label Wandler Launches Footwear
The handbag brand, known for its clean and geometrical designs, is moving into a new category, launching its first shoe collection in April.
Luxury
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
News & Analysis
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
News & Analysis
Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga
The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.
Hedi Slimane's First Bag for Céline Pops Up on Lady Gaga
The American pop star's stylist Tom Eerebout confirmed the identity of the bag to BoF.
Luxury
Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers
The e-tailer hopes its new seasonal accelerator programme will help to keep it ahead of the competition at a time when consumers are thirsty for newness.
Net-a-Porter Stakes Its Claim to the Next Generation of Designers
The e-tailer hopes its new seasonal accelerator programme will help to keep it ahead of the competition at a time when consumers are thirsty for newness.
China
The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.
The Top M&A Targets in Accessories
Sales of handbags, shoes and other accessories are growing but emerging brands are struggling to break through without backing. BoF identifies the top 10 M&A targets in the space.
News & Analysis
Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa
A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.
Perry Ellis Receives Revised Buyout Offer from Randa
A special committee formed by Perry Ellis to evaluate the proposals said it would look into the offer, open talks with Randa and grant it due diligence access.
Retail
How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder
For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.
How to Avoid Becoming a One-Hit Wonder
For every brand that is able to diversify past its first success, there are dozens more that putter out. Here’s a six-point plan for navigating what happens after a product becomes a bona fide winner.
Financial Markets
Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear
The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.
Manu Atelier Expands Into Footwear
The Turkish handbag label, known for its geometric designs, is launching footwear in October and will present the collection during Paris Fashion Week.
News & Analysis
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.