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.
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Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'
The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.
Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'
The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.
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How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power
Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.
How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power
Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.
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Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’
With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.
Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’
With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.
Luxury
Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk
In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.
Jun Takahashi, Undercover’s Elegant Punk
In a rare interview, the reclusive Japanese auteur-designer Jun Takahashi reveals the driving philosophy behind Undercover.
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Tomas Maier Says Brands Need a Clear Personality
BoF sits down with Tomas Maier to discuss the designer’s professional trajectory, Bottega Veneta and his expansion plans for his namesake label.
Tomas Maier Says Brands Need a Clear Personality
BoF sits down with Tomas Maier to discuss the designer’s professional trajectory, Bottega Veneta and his expansion plans for his namesake label.
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Christophe Lemaire: ‘Marketing Is Worthless If There Are No Good Products’
After years dividing his attention between his own label and his work for other brands, Christophe Lemaire is set to give the freshly rebranded ‘Lemaire’ his full attention.
Christophe Lemaire: ‘Marketing Is Worthless If There Are No Good Products’
After years dividing his attention between his own label and his work for other brands, Christophe Lemaire is set to give the freshly rebranded ‘Lemaire’ his full attention.
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Charlotte Olympia Dellal Says Believe in Yourself and Your Product
BoF sits down with Charlotte Dellal and Bonnie Takhar to discuss the rise of seven-year-old footwear brand Charlotte Olympia, which blends British wit with Hollywood glamour and, last year, generated over $40 million in revenue.
Charlotte Olympia Dellal Says Believe in Yourself and Your Product
BoF sits down with Charlotte Dellal and Bonnie Takhar to discuss the rise of seven-year-old footwear brand Charlotte Olympia, which blends British wit with Hollywood glamour and, last year, generated over $40 million in revenue.
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Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia Says Focus on Making Beautiful Product
Stacey Bendet reveals how she built contemporary-priced fashion brand Alice + Olivia into “pretty much a $200 million business."
Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia Says Focus on Making Beautiful Product
Stacey Bendet reveals how she built contemporary-priced fashion brand Alice + Olivia into “pretty much a $200 million business."
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Karen Walker Says Collaboration is the Key to Growth
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Launched in 1989 with two t-shirts and the paltry sum of NZ$100 (about $78), Karen Walker — often called the designer for
Karen Walker Says Collaboration is the Key to Growth
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Launched in 1989 with two t-shirts and the paltry sum of NZ$100 (about $78), Karen Walker — often called the designer for
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Woo Youngmi Says Focus on Design and Trust Your Team
BoF speaks to Woo Youngmi, one of South Korea’s most respected exports, who started her menswear business, which now generates $29.4 million per year, during a period of dramatic upheaval in her native country.
Woo Youngmi Says Focus on Design and Trust Your Team
BoF speaks to Woo Youngmi, one of South Korea’s most respected exports, who started her menswear business, which now generates $29.4 million per year, during a period of dramatic upheaval in her native country.
Workplace & Talent
Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused
Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?
Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused
Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?
Workplace & Talent
Stuart Weitzman, Master of Mid-Market Glamour
NEW YORK, United States — The Stuart Weitzman showroom, located in a nondescript office building next to the brand's flagship on Madison Avenue, is
Stuart Weitzman, Master of Mid-Market Glamour
NEW YORK, United States — The Stuart Weitzman showroom, located in a nondescript office building next to the brand's flagship on Madison Avenue, is
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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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.
Makeup by Mario Appoints Global President
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.
Bath & Body Works Forecasts Annual Sales Decline on Muted Spending
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.
Whoop to Expand Staff by 75% to Spur Growth Ahead of Likely IPO
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.
Adidas Profit Forecast Disappoints on Tariffs, Currency Swings
The sportswear brand’s outlook fell short of expectations as US tariffs and adverse currency movements weighed on earnings, dampening investor confidence.
Target’s New CEO Outlines Overhaul Plans, Announces Beauty Studios
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.