Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
craftsmanship
Global Markets
How 3-D Printing Is Saving the Italian Artisan
Techniques such as the 3D printing have helped turn northeastern Italy into an unlikely hothouse of innovation.
How 3-D Printing Is Saving the Italian Artisan
Techniques such as the 3D printing have helped turn northeastern Italy into an unlikely hothouse of innovation.
News & Analysis
Inside Paraffection: Massaro, est 1894
In the third and final instalment of ‘Inside Paraffection,’ BoF enters the workshop of Massaro, a 120-year-old haute couture shoemaker.
Inside Paraffection: Massaro, est 1894
In the third and final instalment of ‘Inside Paraffection,’ BoF enters the workshop of Massaro, a 120-year-old haute couture shoemaker.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship
The use of computers and mechanical processes are not antithetical to craftsmanship, but essential to it, says designer Alice Archer.
Op-Ed | Machines Create New Opportunities for Craftsmanship
The use of computers and mechanical processes are not antithetical to craftsmanship, but essential to it, says designer Alice Archer.
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Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople
European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.
Op-Ed | Luxury Brands Must Credit Craftspeople
European luxury brands do not give credit to artisans in countries like India, though they employ their skills season after season, says Bandana Tewari.
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Inside Paraffection: Lesage, est 1924
The second instalment of BoF's three-part video series, ‘Inside Paraffection’, takes you inside Lesage, a savoir-faire maison renowned for its embroidery.
Inside Paraffection: Lesage, est 1924
The second instalment of BoF's three-part video series, ‘Inside Paraffection’, takes you inside Lesage, a savoir-faire maison renowned for its embroidery.
China
The China Edit | Shang Xia, Chengdu, Burberry, Tourist Spending
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Shang Xia, Chengdu, Burberry, Tourist Spending
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
News & Analysis
Inside Paraffection: Lognon, Pleater est 1945
The first instalment of BoF's three-part video series ‘Inside Paraffection’ takes you inside Lognon, a savoir-faire maison that creates intricate pleats for fashion’s greatest houses.
Inside Paraffection: Lognon, Pleater est 1945
The first instalment of BoF's three-part video series ‘Inside Paraffection’ takes you inside Lognon, a savoir-faire maison that creates intricate pleats for fashion’s greatest houses.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood
To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.
Op-Ed | Bolster Craft with Better Labelling and Young Blood
To put craft back on the map, the industry needs to recruit more young people and set up more clear ‘Made in’ labelling systems, says Professor Christopher Moore, director of the British School of Fashion.
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.