Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
fur
Sustainability
How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion
Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.
How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion
Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.
Fashion Week
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
Once Upon a Fendi Fairytale
Walking on water was just one of the minor miracles in Fendi’s 90th anniversary show.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Armani Goes Fur-Free, Runway Diversity Report, Why Ethical Shoppers Bug Us
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Armani Goes Fur-Free, Runway Diversity Report, Why Ethical Shoppers Bug Us
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Luxury
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
Armani Pledges to Go Fur-Free
Giorgio Armani has agreed to stop using fur for all its products, following years of lobbying by animal rights activists.
Financial Markets
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
How Yves Salomon Transformed Its Business with One Coat
Much in thanks to the success of its youthful, fashion-driven Army jacket, the furrier saw record sales in 2015.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Faux Fur, More Than a Fashion Trend
Faux fur — now as soft, warm and luxurious as the real thing — is a lifestyle choice that consumers are increasingly comfortable embracing, says Hannah Weiland of Shrimps.
Op-Ed | Faux Fur, More Than a Fashion Trend
Faux fur — now as soft, warm and luxurious as the real thing — is a lifestyle choice that consumers are increasingly comfortable embracing, says Hannah Weiland of Shrimps.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion
There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.
Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion
There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.
Sustainability
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
News & Analysis
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with 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.