Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Luxury
Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s
In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.
Meet Fashion’s Next Generation: Over 60s
In what’s being called a ‘Greynnaisance,’ fashion brands are enlisting older models and influencers to entice oft-ignored Baby Boomers and younger fans on social media.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Technology
Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
Bits & Bytes | The First Digital Supermodel, Apple Takes the Lead on Wearables
This week, Shudu is the first digitally-created supermodel, while Apple overtakes Fitbit in wearables sales.
Sustainability
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
News & Analysis
Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano Gives Up Daily Duties Amid Probe for Improper Conduct
He is relinquishing his day-to-day responsibilities at the company after model and actress Kate Upton accused Marciano of using his power to harass women.
Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano Gives Up Daily Duties Amid Probe for Improper Conduct
He is relinquishing his day-to-day responsibilities at the company after model and actress Kate Upton accused Marciano of using his power to harass women.
News & Analysis
LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com
Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.
LVMH and Kering Launch WeCareForModels.com
Building on the landmark Models' Charter launched last September, the luxury conglomerates have joined forces again to launch a new website providing models with advice on physical and mental well-being.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
News & Analysis
Guess Plunges After Kate Upton Accuses Co-Founder of Harassment
The brand suffered its worst stock decline in more than two months, with shares falling as much as 12 percent to $16.16, after gaining almost 40 percent last year.
Guess Plunges After Kate Upton Accuses Co-Founder of Harassment
The brand suffered its worst stock decline in more than two months, with shares falling as much as 12 percent to $16.16, after gaining almost 40 percent last year.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments
This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.
Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments
This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.
News & Analysis
On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty
The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.
On Sex Abuse, We Are All Guilty
The fashion industry must take collective responsibility for normalising alleged sex offenders like Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.
News & Analysis
Bruce Weber Sex Abuse Allegations Mount
BoF can reveal new allegations of sexual misconduct against photographer Bruce Weber, stretching back to 1982.
Bruce Weber Sex Abuse Allegations Mount
BoF can reveal new allegations of sexual misconduct against photographer Bruce Weber, stretching back to 1982.
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.