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China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial

The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.

Global Markets

China’s Rich Kids Get Entrepreneurial

The stereotype of China’s super-rich second generation continues to haunt many so-called “fuerdai,” who are criticised for their lavish lifestyles and vanity projects, but some are eager to disprove the notion they are spoiled slackers.


Workplace & Talent

Gap Sinks After CEO of Ailing Flagship Brand Leaves

Jeff Kirwan, president and chief executive officer of the Gap brand, will leave the company and a search is underway for a replacement.

Workplace & Talent

Gap Sinks After CEO of Ailing Flagship Brand Leaves

Jeff Kirwan, president and chief executive officer of the Gap brand, will leave the company and a search is underway for a replacement.


Workplace & Talent

Courrèges Names Artistic Director

After almost seven months without a creative head, the house has named Yolanda Zobel as successor to Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant.

Workplace & Talent

Courrèges Names Artistic Director

After almost seven months without a creative head, the house has named Yolanda Zobel as successor to Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant.


News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.


News & Analysis

LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73

Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.

News & Analysis

LVMH Board Member Pierre Godé Passes Away Aged 73

Pierre Godé, a long-time adviser to Bernard Arnault of French luxury group LVMH, has died after a long illness.


News & Analysis

Guess Chairman Denies Misconduct Toward Kate Upton, Other Women

In the aftermath of Upton’s remarks, Guess suffered its worst stock decline in more than five years.

News & Analysis

Guess Chairman Denies Misconduct Toward Kate Upton, Other Women

In the aftermath of Upton’s remarks, Guess suffered its worst stock decline in more than five years.


News & Analysis

Kate Upton Accuses Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano of 'Sexually, Emotionally Harassing Women'

"Upton first became a celebrity spokesmodel for the brand in 2011 following in the footsteps of Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford."

News & Analysis

Kate Upton Accuses Guess Co-Founder Paul Marciano of 'Sexually, Emotionally Harassing Women'

"Upton first became a celebrity spokesmodel for the brand in 2011 following in the footsteps of Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford."


Fashion Week

Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret

The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.

Fashion Week

Anne Chapelle’s Next Move: Rebooting Poiret

The Belgian businesswoman behind the rise of Ann Demeulemeester and Haider Ackermann has taken on a new challenge: resurrecting Paul Poiret.


News & Analysis

Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?

This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.

News & Analysis

Is Wandler the Next Street Style ‘It-Brand’?

This month, our Spotlight shines on Wandler, an Amsterdam-based leather goods brand whose bold, architectural handbags have attracted interest from global retailers in its first season.


Luxury

Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way

The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.

Luxury

Ronald van der Kemp Builds a Brand His Own Way

The Dutch designer’s label RVDK is the standard-bearer for haute couture's art of glorious one-offs and flights of fancy, celebrating creativity, craft and an obsession with the unique.


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.

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.


Workplace & Talent

Dame Ellen MacArthur on Building Momentum for Sustainability in Fashion

One of the world’s leading thinkers on the circular economy speaks to BoF about the growing momentum among fashion companies to commit to the principles of this restorative and regenerative movement.

Workplace & Talent

Dame Ellen MacArthur on Building Momentum for Sustainability in Fashion

One of the world’s leading thinkers on the circular economy speaks to BoF about the growing momentum among fashion companies to commit to the principles of this restorative and regenerative movement.