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Luxury

Birkin Gives Hermès OK to Keep Using Name After Crocodile Spat

Hermès can keep selling its famous Birkin bags after actress Jane Birkin said she was satisfied with how the company ensures the ethical treatment of crocodiles reared for their skins.

Luxury

Birkin Gives Hermès OK to Keep Using Name After Crocodile Spat

Hermès can keep selling its famous Birkin bags after actress Jane Birkin said she was satisfied with how the company ensures the ethical treatment of crocodiles reared for their skins.


Beauty

Fast Fashion for the Face

In a bid to make their stores a one-stop destination, high street retailers are launching own-brand beauty lines.

Beauty

Fast Fashion for the Face

In a bid to make their stores a one-stop destination, high street retailers are launching own-brand beauty lines.


Global Markets

Alibaba Investors Backpedal as China Slowdown Saps Sales Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is beset by the slowest economic growth in 25 years and a domestic stock selloff that has shaken global investor confidence.

Global Markets

Alibaba Investors Backpedal as China Slowdown Saps Sales Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is beset by the slowest economic growth in 25 years and a domestic stock selloff that has shaken global investor confidence.


News & Analysis

Hermès Holds Talks With Actress Jane Birkin Following Complaint

Hermès said it’s talking to Jane Birkin to allay her concerns about crocodile slaughter practices after the actress demanded the leather-goods maker stop using her name on its bestselling bag.

News & Analysis

Hermès Holds Talks With Actress Jane Birkin Following Complaint

Hermès said it’s talking to Jane Birkin to allay her concerns about crocodile slaughter practices after the actress demanded the leather-goods maker stop using her name on its bestselling bag.


News & Analysis

Balancing Business and Creative Learning

Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.

News & Analysis

Balancing Business and Creative Learning

Designers and educators weigh in on fashion schools’ search for the equilibrium between teaching business and nurturing creativity.


Technology

A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones

Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.

Technology

A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones

Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.


News & Analysis

Tokyo Dandy, Fashion’s Fixers in Japan

Dan Bailey and Joe Kazuaki of Tokyo Dandy tell BoF about connecting Tokyo’s fashion and club scenes, and being a ‘welcoming committee’ for international brands.

News & Analysis

Tokyo Dandy, Fashion’s Fixers in Japan

Dan Bailey and Joe Kazuaki of Tokyo Dandy tell BoF about connecting Tokyo’s fashion and club scenes, and being a ‘welcoming committee’ for international brands.


News & Analysis

Stella McCartney Halts Use of Patagonian Wool

Stella McCartney says she'll stop using wool from an Argentine supplier amid concerns about the treatment of sheep.

News & Analysis

Stella McCartney Halts Use of Patagonian Wool

Stella McCartney says she'll stop using wool from an Argentine supplier amid concerns about the treatment of sheep.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Ben Sherman CEO Leaves, Russell Exits M&S, Yahoo Names Global Editor-in-Chief

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Daniel W. Fletcher, Addressing Urban Change

This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Daniel W. Fletcher, who launched his urban menswear line straight after graduation with the support of Saga Furs and Inditex.

News & Analysis

Daniel W. Fletcher, Addressing Urban Change

This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Daniel W. Fletcher, who launched his urban menswear line straight after graduation with the support of Saga Furs and Inditex.


Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $4.6 Billion in China Electronics Retailer Suning

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said Monday it will invest 28.3 billion yuan ($4.56 billion) in Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd.

Global Markets

Alibaba to Invest $4.6 Billion in China Electronics Retailer Suning

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said Monday it will invest 28.3 billion yuan ($4.56 billion) in Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd.


News & Analysis

Donald Robertson, Creative 'Wacky Warrior'

The illustrator, roving creative director and prolific Instagrammer says real success arrived when he stopped listening to focus groups.

News & Analysis

Donald Robertson, Creative 'Wacky Warrior'

The illustrator, roving creative director and prolific Instagrammer says real success arrived when he stopped listening to focus groups.