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Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.

News & Analysis

Sydney Plays Host to VOICES Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December

Ahead of our flagship VOICES event in December, the BoF community in Australia descended on the Sydney Opera House to hear international fashion industry leaders discuss pressing fashion issues.


Global Markets

Russian Online Retailer Ozon Says Sales Growth Stumbles

Russian online retailer Ozon forecast on Wednesday a more modest increase in sales this year, anticipating consumers will remain cautious about their spending in a weakened economy.

Global Markets

Russian Online Retailer Ozon Says Sales Growth Stumbles

Russian online retailer Ozon forecast on Wednesday a more modest increase in sales this year, anticipating consumers will remain cautious about their spending in a weakened economy.


Retail

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.

Retail

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.


News & Analysis

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo

The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

News & Analysis

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo

The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.


News & Analysis

Michael Preysman on Iterating Everlane and ‘Fixing’ Fashion Retail

Amidst market reports that Everlane is seeking new investment at a valuation ‘north of $250 million,’ BoF’s Vikram Alexei Kansara talks to the company’s founder about how he built a direct-to-consumer fashion brand rooted in ‘radical transparency.’

News & Analysis

Michael Preysman on Iterating Everlane and ‘Fixing’ Fashion Retail

Amidst market reports that Everlane is seeking new investment at a valuation ‘north of $250 million,’ BoF’s Vikram Alexei Kansara talks to the company’s founder about how he built a direct-to-consumer fashion brand rooted in ‘radical transparency.’


News & Analysis

Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance

This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.

News & Analysis

Atlein’s Sculptural Elegance

This month, our Spotlight shines on a designer whose architectural sensibilities owe much to his former mentor, Nicolas Ghesquière.


Luxury

How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy

BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.

Luxury

How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy

BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.


Retail

Reports of the Skinny Jean's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Leg-hugging denim remains the most popular style, and it's not going anywhere soon.

Retail

Reports of the Skinny Jean's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Leg-hugging denim remains the most popular style, and it's not going anywhere soon.


News & Analysis

Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer

Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.

News & Analysis

Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer

Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.


Marketing

Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas

Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.

Marketing

Pharrell, Not Kanye, Is Boosting Adidas

Céline designer Phoebe Philo is also helping, as nondescript kicks from the 1970s become a multibillion dollar business.


News & Analysis

Stephen Gan: ‘Young People Are Too in Love With Magazines to Think Print Will Die’

The V magazine editor-in-chief tells Tim Blanks about how Andy Warhol got him his first break, 3am calls from Mario Testino and Carine Roitfeld, and why the print magazine won’t die.

News & Analysis

Stephen Gan: ‘Young People Are Too in Love With Magazines to Think Print Will Die’

The V magazine editor-in-chief tells Tim Blanks about how Andy Warhol got him his first break, 3am calls from Mario Testino and Carine Roitfeld, and why the print magazine won’t die.


News & Analysis

Inside the Iteration of Converse’s Chuck Taylors

The maker of Chuck Taylor All-Stars is on a drive to update its shoes. Is that what consumers really want?

News & Analysis

Inside the Iteration of Converse’s Chuck Taylors

The maker of Chuck Taylor All-Stars is on a drive to update its shoes. Is that what consumers really want?