Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
menswear
Financial Markets
Nuo Capital Acquires Stake in Slowear
The investment will help the Italian fashion group double its turnover to €100 million in the next five years.
Nuo Capital Acquires Stake in Slowear
The investment will help the Italian fashion group double its turnover to €100 million in the next five years.
Media
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Retail
Will the Launch of Madewell Men's Boost J.Crew?
President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
Will the Launch of Madewell Men's Boost J.Crew?
President Libby Wadle breaks down the fast-growing label’s dual-gender strategy.
News & Analysis
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
How Prada Is Riding Nostalgia and 'Ugly Fashion' to Turnaround
In recent years, Prada may have been too insider-oriented to grow, but investors have new faith in its turnaround efforts.
Luxury
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
Luxury Menswear Growth to Outpace Womenswear
Brands from Louis Vuitton to Balenciaga are courting male shoppers as the market becomes more competitive and lurches towards streetwear.
News & Analysis
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
The Boys of Jacquemus
Ahead of the French designer’s anticipated first men’s show, Simon Porte Jacquemus speaks to BoF about the strategy for his menswear line.
Luxury
Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes
The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.
Manolo Blahnik Bets on Men’s Shoes
The footwear designer is opening his first men’s boutique in London’s Burlington Arcade and aims to make men’s shoes 20 percent of the business.
News & Analysis
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
A Child of Comme Strikes Out on His Own
The Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu, who began his career at Comme des Garçons, spoke exclusively to BoF about the launch of his eponymous label debuting today at Pitti Uomo.
Fashion Week
A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus
The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.
A Silver Lining to London's Menswear Exodus
The absence of headline acts like Burberry, JW Anderson, Craig Green and Grace Wales Bonner has cast doubt on the future of London Fashion Week Men’s — but also made space for new talent to shine.
Luxury
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Behind the Scenes of the LVMH Prize
Tokyo-based designer Masayuki Ino of Doublet was crowned the winner of the French conglomerate’s fashion award, while Rok Hwang was awarded the special prize after three selection rounds over five months of competition.
Luxury
Moda Operandi Expands Into Menswear
The launch is part of an ambitious growth plan for the New York-based e-tailer, which raised $165 million in 2017 and is preparing to enter Asia in 2019.
Moda Operandi Expands Into Menswear
The launch is part of an ambitious growth plan for the New York-based e-tailer, which raised $165 million in 2017 and is preparing to enter Asia in 2019.
Financial Markets
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line
Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.
Mansur Gavriel to Launch Men’s Line
Floriana Gavriel and Rachel Mansur are expanding their cult label into men’s clothing and accessories.
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.