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Fashion Week

Are Mixed Gender Shows the End of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more brands combine their men’s and women’s shows, what is the future of standalone men’s fashion weeks?

Fashion Week

Are Mixed Gender Shows the End of Men’s Fashion Weeks?

As more brands combine their men’s and women’s shows, what is the future of standalone men’s fashion weeks?


Fashion Week

Slimmer Pickings at the Men's Shows

As more and more brands integrate their men's and women's fashion shows, what is the future of men's fashion weeks?

Fashion Week

Slimmer Pickings at the Men's Shows

As more and more brands integrate their men's and women's fashion shows, what is the future of men's fashion weeks?


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Do Men Need GQ Style?

GQ Style editor-in-chief Will Welch and publisher/chief revenue officer Howard Mittman give BoF a first look at the revamped publication’s debut issue and its strategy.

News & Analysis

Do Men Need GQ Style?

GQ Style editor-in-chief Will Welch and publisher/chief revenue officer Howard Mittman give BoF a first look at the revamped publication’s debut issue and its strategy.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Brioni Names Justin O’Shea Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Kering-owned luxury menswear label Brioni has appointed Justin O'Shea, former fashion director of MyTheresa, its new creative director.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Brioni Names Justin O’Shea Creative Director

BoF can exclusively reveal that Kering-owned luxury menswear label Brioni has appointed Justin O'Shea, former fashion director of MyTheresa, its new creative director.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Zegna to Tap Alessandro Sartori

BoF can exclusively reveal that Alessandro Sartori will be appointed artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, overseeing the creative direction of all Zegna brands.


Fashion Week

Narrative and Neorealism

In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.

Fashion Week

Narrative and Neorealism

In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.


Retail

Why Orlebar Brown Turned to Franchising

Orlebar Brown has used franchising to expand its global footprint, gaining a first-to-market advantage in important geographies without expending capital on directly operated retail locations.

Retail

Why Orlebar Brown Turned to Franchising

Orlebar Brown has used franchising to expand its global footprint, gaining a first-to-market advantage in important geographies without expending capital on directly operated retail locations.


Fashion Week

French Federation Tightens Security Ahead of Paris Fashion Week

France's fashion federation is ratcheting up security at ready-to-wear shows during next week's Paris Fashion Week in the wake of November's attacks.

Fashion Week

French Federation Tightens Security Ahead of Paris Fashion Week

France's fashion federation is ratcheting up security at ready-to-wear shows during next week's Paris Fashion Week in the wake of November's attacks.


News & Analysis

London's Westminster University to Launch 2-Year Menswear MA

In September, London's Westminster University will launch a two-year menswear MA, the only one of its kind in the world, led by tutor Ike Rust.

News & Analysis

London's Westminster University to Launch 2-Year Menswear MA

In September, London's Westminster University will launch a two-year menswear MA, the only one of its kind in the world, led by tutor Ike Rust.


News & Analysis

Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot

New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.

News & Analysis

Sneaker Brands Tap Mid-Priced Sweet Spot

New brands, from Filling Pieces to Greats, are tapping an underserved segment of men who want quality, stylish sneakers at a fair price.


News & Analysis

Supersize Me: Is There a Plus-Size Opportunity in Men’s Fashion?

The plus-size and menswear sectors have grown rapidly in the last few years — but is there a market for trend-driven plus-size men’s fashion?

News & Analysis

Supersize Me: Is There a Plus-Size Opportunity in Men’s Fashion?

The plus-size and menswear sectors have grown rapidly in the last few years — but is there a market for trend-driven plus-size men’s fashion?