Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize
Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
Wales Bonner Wins LVMH Prize
Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016, and will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
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LVMH Announces Eight Finalists for 2015 Prize
See the final eight designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
LVMH Announces Eight Finalists for 2015 Prize
See the final eight designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.
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The Rise of Mobile Fashion is Making Everything Flatter
"The fact is most creative designers, if they work for a big brand, have to strike a balance between being efficient and giving a mere taste of
The Rise of Mobile Fashion is Making Everything Flatter
"The fact is most creative designers, if they work for a big brand, have to strike a balance between being efficient and giving a mere taste of
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India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
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For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
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French Fashion Awards Come of Age
A flurry of activity around France’s leading fashion prizes has resulted in a more complete ecosystem of support for young designers. BoF reports.
French Fashion Awards Come of Age
A flurry of activity around France’s leading fashion prizes has resulted in a more complete ecosystem of support for young designers. BoF reports.
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.