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.
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Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,
Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut
NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,
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Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning
NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have
Phillip Lim's Four P's: Partner, Price Point, Production and Positioning
NEW YORK, United States — "I always believed in making clothes with affordable prices," said Phillip Lim, one of the many young designers to have
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Anya Hindmarch Says You Have To Sweet Talk, and Sell
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I started my business when I was 18," said luxury handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. On her gap year in Florence, Italy, she
Anya Hindmarch Says You Have To Sweet Talk, and Sell
LONDON, United Kingdom — "I started my business when I was 18," said luxury handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. On her gap year in Florence, Italy, she
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Yigal Azrouël Advises, Build Slowly and Be Strategic
NEW YORK, United States — "For me it's all about longevity," says designer Yigal Azrouël. "You see a lot of brands out there becoming stars over
Yigal Azrouël Advises, Build Slowly and Be Strategic
NEW YORK, United States — "For me it's all about longevity," says designer Yigal Azrouël. "You see a lot of brands out there becoming stars over
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Victoria Bartlett Says Take Small Steps, Not Giant Leaps
NEW YORK, United States — "It was almost like an experiment," says Victoria Bartlett, of starting her much-loved underwear-as-outerwear line VPL in
Victoria Bartlett Says Take Small Steps, Not Giant Leaps
NEW YORK, United States — "It was almost like an experiment," says Victoria Bartlett, of starting her much-loved underwear-as-outerwear line VPL in
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Philip Crangi Says Jewellery Design Was His Perfect Business Opportunity
NEW YORK, United States — "I want to own this whole thing," Philip Crangi says of his popular jewellery brand. "I'd rather own 100 percent of
Philip Crangi Says Jewellery Design Was His Perfect Business Opportunity
NEW YORK, United States — "I want to own this whole thing," Philip Crangi says of his popular jewellery brand. "I'd rather own 100 percent of
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Viktor & Rolf Say Flowerbomb Was Their Business Weapon
Viktor and Rolf | Photo: Philip Riches
Viktor & Rolf Say Flowerbomb Was Their Business Weapon
Viktor and Rolf | Photo: Philip Riches
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Scott Sternberg Says Fashion is Wonderful for an Entrepreneur Who is Creative
Today, BoF brings you First Person with Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg, followed later this week by the exclusive global debut of a new Band of
Scott Sternberg Says Fashion is Wonderful for an Entrepreneur Who is Creative
Today, BoF brings you First Person with Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg, followed later this week by the exclusive global debut of a new Band of
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Pamela Love Says You Have to Spend Money to Make Money
First Person, a new series on BoF, brings you business stories and lessons from real fashion entrepreneurs. First up, cult jewellery designer, Pamela
Pamela Love Says You Have to Spend Money to Make Money
First Person, a new series on BoF, brings you business stories and lessons from real fashion entrepreneurs. First up, cult jewellery designer, Pamela
The News in Brief
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.
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.