Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
music
News & Analysis
Adidas Ventures Further Into Lifestyle Gear With Zound Deal
The sporting-goods maker is venturing further into lifestyle products, as it teams up with Zound to sell headphones.
Adidas Ventures Further Into Lifestyle Gear With Zound Deal
The sporting-goods maker is venturing further into lifestyle products, as it teams up with Zound to sell headphones.
News & Analysis
Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show
Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.
Yang Li to Put Music Obsession Centre Stage at Paris Fashion Week Show
Singer Michael Gira will perform at the Chinese designer's Spring/Summer 2018 show at the Palais de Tokyo.
News & Analysis
Justin O’Shea and Metallica Reunite on Music Merch
The collection will be unveiled Friday afternoon at London’s Selfridges with a guerrilla-style presentation.
Justin O’Shea and Metallica Reunite on Music Merch
The collection will be unveiled Friday afternoon at London’s Selfridges with a guerrilla-style presentation.
Technology
Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.
Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.
News & Analysis
Why Africa’s Musicians Are a Marketing Goldmine
Stylish, dynamic and extremely popular, Afrobeats stars are brand ambassadors for many multinationals in Africa but the fashion industry has yet to grasp their value.
Why Africa’s Musicians Are a Marketing Goldmine
Stylish, dynamic and extremely popular, Afrobeats stars are brand ambassadors for many multinationals in Africa but the fashion industry has yet to grasp their value.
News & Analysis
What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé
Fashion's formulaic approach to communications is holding it back, argues BoF's Imran Amed.
What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé
Fashion's formulaic approach to communications is holding it back, argues BoF's Imran Amed.
Marketing
At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.
At Festivals, Fashion Taps the 'Currency of Cool'
Music festivals like Coachella, which attract influential, social-media savvy audiences, can be powerful marketing platforms, but ‘festival fatigue’ is a real risk.
Fashion Week
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
Making Frédéric Sanchez’s Fashion Show Mixes
BoF goes inside the mind of the man behind some of fashion’s most cerebral and carefully-curated soundtracks.
News & Analysis
Meet the Musicians in Maison Kitsuné’s Latest Mixtape
It used to be enough for a luxury fashion company to just make clothes. Now it’s expected to provide an entire experience, in-store and beyond.
Meet the Musicians in Maison Kitsuné’s Latest Mixtape
It used to be enough for a luxury fashion company to just make clothes. Now it’s expected to provide an entire experience, in-store and beyond.
Technology
Burberry Becomes First Fashion Brand to Launch Apple Music Channel
UK luxury-goods maker Burberry Group Plc introduced a channel on Apple Inc.’s music service in the latest example of the fashion and technology industries coming together.
Burberry Becomes First Fashion Brand to Launch Apple Music Channel
UK luxury-goods maker Burberry Group Plc introduced a channel on Apple Inc.’s music service in the latest example of the fashion and technology industries coming together.
News & Analysis
Can Maison Kitsuné Make Its Fox the Next Crocodile?
"With a number of store openings and collaborations planned for Maison Kitsuné in 2015, founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc hope to see its
Can Maison Kitsuné Make Its Fox the Next Crocodile?
"With a number of store openings and collaborations planned for Maison Kitsuné in 2015, founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc hope to see its
Technology
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
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.