US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
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News & Analysis
BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.
BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.
News & Analysis
Thom Sweeney To Open New York Outpost
The new Soho store marks the British brand’s first venture outside of the UK and will offer ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke suiting.
Thom Sweeney To Open New York Outpost
The new Soho store marks the British brand’s first venture outside of the UK and will offer ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke suiting.
News & Analysis
Designer Simon Spurr Returns to Ready-to-Wear
The Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren veteran is back as creative director of Neapolitan label Eidos.
Designer Simon Spurr Returns to Ready-to-Wear
The Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren veteran is back as creative director of Neapolitan label Eidos.
News & Analysis
How Come The Most Enduring Icons Of Masculine Style Are All Six Feet Under?
"One of the problems in trying to define who are today's icons of cool and style is that fashion has taken over."
How Come The Most Enduring Icons Of Masculine Style Are All Six Feet Under?
"One of the problems in trying to define who are today's icons of cool and style is that fashion has taken over."
News & Analysis
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart
"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."
Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Knows You Might Be Mad At Him For Joining Walmart
"Bonobos and Walmart have totally different values. Will Bonobos founder Andy Dunn be able to help change Walmart's image? He's not sure."
Retail
Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million
The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.
Walmart to Acquire Online Men's Retailer Bonobos for $310 Million
The acquisition is the fourth purchase that Wal-Mart has made this year, in its bid to become a dominant player in the e-commerce market.
Luxury
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Brioni Names Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director
The Italian menswear brand has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its first female creative director, replacing Justin O’Shea who abruptly exited after just six months in the role.
Luxury
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
BoF Exclusive | J.W. Anderson Debuts Converse Partnership as Part of Brand Reinvention
Jonathan Anderson is kicking off a new era for his namesake label, centered on scale and new collaborations.
Retail
Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership
Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.
Macy's and Tailored Brands Ends Tuxedo Rental Partnership
Both companies have agreed to wind down operations of a tuxedo rental license agreement, after the initiative did not generate the revenue that they had envisioned.
News & Analysis
J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.
J.Crew Menswear Head Frank Muytjens Exiting As Company Cuts 250 Jobs in Reorganisation
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of 150 full-time jobs and 100 open positions, comes just weeks after news that longtime designer Jenna Lyons would be leaving the company.
News & Analysis
The Plus-Sized Menswear Opportunity
"Despite the reluctance of some retailers to change, something is definitely stirring. The buzzword now is 'inclusivity': big guys don’t want to be
The Plus-Sized Menswear Opportunity
"Despite the reluctance of some retailers to change, something is definitely stirring. The buzzword now is 'inclusivity': big guys don’t want to be
Retail
BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket
BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."
BoF Exclusive | H&M Launches New Brand: Arket
BoF can exclusively reveal that the Swedish fast-fashion giant is launching a new brand rooted in "style beyond trend."
The News in Brief
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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.