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.
celebrity
China
Eileen Gu’s China Choice Proves Lucrative, For Now
Sponsors, from luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. to local sportswear giant Anta, have seen major spikes in searches for products worn by superstar skier at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Eileen Gu’s China Choice Proves Lucrative, For Now
Sponsors, from luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. to local sportswear giant Anta, have seen major spikes in searches for products worn by superstar skier at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Marketing
The Instagrammer Who Became a Fashion Powerbroker
A simple post by @upnextdesigner’s Albert Ayal can change a young designer’s career. But Ayal is as much a connector as a curator.
The Instagrammer Who Became a Fashion Powerbroker
A simple post by @upnextdesigner’s Albert Ayal can change a young designer’s career. But Ayal is as much a connector as a curator.
Retail
Why Celebrities Are Buying Their Brands Back
Jessica Simpson, Sean Combs and other early-aughts superstars turned moguls are itching for a comeback. But much has changed about the celebrity fashion business.
Why Celebrities Are Buying Their Brands Back
Jessica Simpson, Sean Combs and other early-aughts superstars turned moguls are itching for a comeback. But much has changed about the celebrity fashion business.
Beauty
The State of the Celebrity Beauty Brand
Collaborations with musicians like Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat weren’t enough to save BH Cosmetics, which filed for bankruptcy this month.
The State of the Celebrity Beauty Brand
Collaborations with musicians like Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat weren’t enough to save BH Cosmetics, which filed for bankruptcy this month.
China
Should Brands Be Less Deferential Toward China?
Public relations in China can be a cultural minefield, but market experts warn international brands against taking a conciliatory stance every time there is backlash.
Should Brands Be Less Deferential Toward China?
Public relations in China can be a cultural minefield, but market experts warn international brands against taking a conciliatory stance every time there is backlash.
Luxury
Meet the Creative Agency Behind Those Viral Dazed Covers
New School, a new agency out of London reps a fast-rising group of tight-knit creatives, including the teams behind last fall’s Dazed covers featuring Rihanna and Harry Styles, campaigns for Apple and Klarna, and shows for Chopova Lowena and Thebe Magugu.
Meet the Creative Agency Behind Those Viral Dazed Covers
New School, a new agency out of London reps a fast-rising group of tight-knit creatives, including the teams behind last fall’s Dazed covers featuring Rihanna and Harry Styles, campaigns for Apple and Klarna, and shows for Chopova Lowena and Thebe Magugu.
Retail
The Final Verdict on Holiday Sales
This week, everyone will be talking about US retail sales and inflation data, plus how the Omicron variant is upending awards season and fashion month.
The Final Verdict on Holiday Sales
This week, everyone will be talking about US retail sales and inflation data, plus how the Omicron variant is upending awards season and fashion month.
China
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
China’s Booming Luxury Market Won’t Be Smooth Sailing Next Year
As repatriation of luxury spend continues in 2022, domestic sales in China are expected to surpass 2019 levels by 90 to 110 percent, but that doesn’t mean brands can rest on their laurels amid government crackdowns and economic headwinds.
News & Analysis
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
Luxury
What Will ‘House of Gucci’ Mean for Gucci, the Brand?
The Lady Gaga star-vehicle is lending welcome buzz to the Gucci name. But the brand has its reasons for keeping the project at arm’s length.
What Will ‘House of Gucci’ Mean for Gucci, the Brand?
The Lady Gaga star-vehicle is lending welcome buzz to the Gucci name. But the brand has its reasons for keeping the project at arm’s length.
China
Can China Really Ban Effeminate Men?
The government’s recent ban on so-called “sissy men” in the media could have far-reaching implications for China’s fashion community and global brands operating there.
Can China Really Ban Effeminate Men?
The government’s recent ban on so-called “sissy men” in the media could have far-reaching implications for China’s fashion community and global brands operating there.
Luxury
Redefining Relevance at the Met Gala
Fashion’s most exclusive party returned with a smaller and younger guest list, an anything-goes interpretation of the American fashion theme and an official meme correspondent.
Redefining Relevance at the Met Gala
Fashion’s most exclusive party returned with a smaller and younger guest list, an anything-goes interpretation of the American fashion theme and an official meme correspondent.
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.