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.
emerging-designers
Fashion Week
VFiles Names Participating Designers and Launches Own Line
Former Hood By Air fashion director Paul Cupo will design luxury unisex streetwear brand VFiles Yellow Label.
VFiles Names Participating Designers and Launches Own Line
Former Hood By Air fashion director Paul Cupo will design luxury unisex streetwear brand VFiles Yellow Label.
Global Markets
Can Beirut Steal Some of Dubai’s Thunder?
Lebanon’s capital can’t compete in terms of scale, but a fearless new Beirut fashion school founded by Elie Saab proves there is more to play for in the Middle East than meets the eye.
Can Beirut Steal Some of Dubai’s Thunder?
Lebanon’s capital can’t compete in terms of scale, but a fearless new Beirut fashion school founded by Elie Saab proves there is more to play for in the Middle East than meets the eye.
News & Analysis
Atlein Wins ANDAM’s Grand Prize
Atlein, founded and designed by Antonin Tron, took home the grand prize of €250,000 and a two-year mentorship from LVMH executive Pierre-Yves
Atlein Wins ANDAM’s Grand Prize
Atlein, founded and designed by Antonin Tron, took home the grand prize of €250,000 and a two-year mentorship from LVMH executive Pierre-Yves
News & Analysis
So You’ve Won a Fashion Prize. What Now?
Plenty of designers have learned the hard way that receiving a major award isn’t an instant ticket to success. Here’s how some past winners are putting their winnings to good use.
So You’ve Won a Fashion Prize. What Now?
Plenty of designers have learned the hard way that receiving a major award isn’t an instant ticket to success. Here’s how some past winners are putting their winnings to good use.
News & Analysis
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
Luxury
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Fashion Week
Turbulent Times in Australian Retail
Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.
Turbulent Times in Australian Retail
Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.
Sustainability
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
Luxury
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
News & Analysis
The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.
The Japanese Fashion School That Could Birth the Next Rei Kawakubo
A Tokyo-based institution with an unorthodox approach to teaching, Coconogacco has emerged as a new breeding ground for Japanese fashion talent.
News & Analysis
Tim Walker and Molly Goddard Launch Book Collaboration
“Patty” spans Goddard’s archive of work, dating back to her debut 2012 collection.
Tim Walker and Molly Goddard Launch Book Collaboration
“Patty” spans Goddard’s archive of work, dating back to her debut 2012 collection.
News & Analysis
Molly Goddard Wins The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
"The 29-year-old designer took home the top prize of £200,000 and a year-long mentoring scheme, impressing judges with her sharp focus and strong
Molly Goddard Wins The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
"The 29-year-old designer took home the top prize of £200,000 and a year-long mentoring scheme, impressing judges with her sharp focus and strong
The News in Brief
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.
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.