Fast Fashion Garments Pile Up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Shipments of garments for major retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines cancel flights.
apparel
Retail
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
News & Analysis
It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Tommy Hilfiger Creates Fashion Line for People With Disabilities
The brand is launching an adult clothing line with adjusted seams and openings that allow caretakers to dress the wearer.
Tommy Hilfiger Creates Fashion Line for People With Disabilities
The brand is launching an adult clothing line with adjusted seams and openings that allow caretakers to dress the wearer.
News & Analysis
American Apparel Founder Dov Charney: ‘Sleeping With People you Work With Is Unavoidable’
"Charney’s line in hipster fashion made him a multi-million dollar sensation until serial accusations of sexual harassment led to his downfall."
American Apparel Founder Dov Charney: ‘Sleeping With People you Work With Is Unavoidable’
"Charney’s line in hipster fashion made him a multi-million dollar sensation until serial accusations of sexual harassment led to his downfall."
Retail
What's Next for DKNY?
After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.
What's Next for DKNY?
After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.
Retail
Brooklyn's Plans to Lure Apparel Makers Stirs Manhattan Backlash
Brookyn's mayor wants to luring apparel makers out of midtown Manhattan’s garment district and into cheaper, city-owned warehouses in Brooklyn. But Manhattan clothing makers, designers and merchants are not on board.
Brooklyn's Plans to Lure Apparel Makers Stirs Manhattan Backlash
Brookyn's mayor wants to luring apparel makers out of midtown Manhattan’s garment district and into cheaper, city-owned warehouses in Brooklyn. But Manhattan clothing makers, designers and merchants are not on board.
Retail
DKNY and Ivanka Trump Apparel Maker G-III Falls on Forecast
Like many US apparel makers and retailers, G-III has faced sluggish mall traffic and a consumer shopping shift to the internet.
DKNY and Ivanka Trump Apparel Maker G-III Falls on Forecast
Like many US apparel makers and retailers, G-III has faced sluggish mall traffic and a consumer shopping shift to the internet.
News & Analysis
Trump's $189 Suit Vanishes Online But Smell of 'Success' Lingers
There’s only a smattering of items left for sale, often leftover inventory offered at reduced prices through discount shopping sites.
Trump's $189 Suit Vanishes Online But Smell of 'Success' Lingers
There’s only a smattering of items left for sale, often leftover inventory offered at reduced prices through discount shopping sites.
Sustainability
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Luxury
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
News & Analysis
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
How Trump-Era Trade Policy Threatens to Send Up Prices You See on Store Shelves
"Few industries are likely to feel the jolt more acutely than retail, which sells you smartphones made in China, sneakers made in Vietnam and
Luxury
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
Is Melania Trumping Trade Concerns?
Designers seem fixated on whether or not to dress Melania Trump, but the fashion industry should pay more attention to the protectionist trade policies espoused by her husband, the President-elect.
The News in Brief
Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.