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
Farren Fucci’s Hyper-Sexualised ‘Hoesthetics’
With a ‘streetwear meets erotica dominatrix’ aesthetic, the 25-year-old stylist aims to build his own brand at the intersection of fashion, music and philanthropy.
Farren Fucci’s Hyper-Sexualised ‘Hoesthetics’
With a ‘streetwear meets erotica dominatrix’ aesthetic, the 25-year-old stylist aims to build his own brand at the intersection of fashion, music and philanthropy.
News & Analysis
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Pioneer of the 'Female Gaze'
The American photographer helped forge the way for female photographers, who are often overlooked in favour of the distinctively male giants of photography like Irving Penn and Richard Avedon.
Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Pioneer of the 'Female Gaze'
The American photographer helped forge the way for female photographers, who are often overlooked in favour of the distinctively male giants of photography like Irving Penn and Richard Avedon.
China
Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’
The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.
Kris Wu: China’s Influencer ‘Triple Threat’
The singer, actor and now ambassador for brands as varied as Burberry and McDonald’s has gone from K-Pop boy band member to bona fide superstar with unparalleled influence over China’s Millennial market.
China
Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.
Sirloin’s 'Stupid Elegance'
This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo whose womenswear line has attracted influential global stockists with its unconventional take on underwear as outerwear.
Beauty
Isamaya Ffrench: ‘It's Quite Empowering to Transform Yourself’
How the avant-garde makeup artist is changing the face of beauty with her conceptual and performative approach.
Isamaya Ffrench: ‘It's Quite Empowering to Transform Yourself’
How the avant-garde makeup artist is changing the face of beauty with her conceptual and performative approach.
Fashion Week
Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk
‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.
Chris Moore on 60 Years of Photographing the Catwalk
‘The bishop’ of catwalk images speaks to BoF about Catwalking.com and his six decades in the photographers’ pit at the end of the runway.
News & Analysis
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
Paul Andrew Appointed Women's Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo
The British designer joined the Italian house as footwear director in September 2016.
News & Analysis
Tim Hamilton Joins The North Face as Head of Global Creative
The three-time CFDA Award nominee rose to critical acclaim in 2007 with his namesake minimalist menswear brand.
Tim Hamilton Joins The North Face as Head of Global Creative
The three-time CFDA Award nominee rose to critical acclaim in 2007 with his namesake minimalist menswear brand.
Luxury
What's Next for Virgil Abloh?
The Off-White founder has become one the buzziest designers in fashion who has made no secret of his end goal: to take the creative reins at a European luxury house.
What's Next for Virgil Abloh?
The Off-White founder has become one the buzziest designers in fashion who has made no secret of his end goal: to take the creative reins at a European luxury house.
Fashion Week
Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires
On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.
Joseph Altuzarra Sublimates His Sexual Desires
On the eve of his Paris Fashion Week debut, the designer talks to Tim Blanks about the alter ego at the heart of his label, Paris versus New York and the transformative power of clothing, courtesy of Document Journal.
News & Analysis
Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?
In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.
Can Y/Project Sustain the Hype?
In the run-up to his Paris Fashion Week show, designer Glenn Martens talks to BoF about the buzzy label’s recent successes and his plans for the future.
Luxury
Alexandre Arnault, LVMH’s Digital Scion
How the 25-year-old third child of the mastermind behind the $130 billion luxury goods empire joined the family business, became co-CEO of Rimowa and emerged as LVMH’s secret digital weapon.
Alexandre Arnault, LVMH’s Digital Scion
How the 25-year-old third child of the mastermind behind the $130 billion luxury goods empire joined the family business, became co-CEO of Rimowa and emerged as LVMH’s secret digital weapon.
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.