Fast Fashion Garments Pile Up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Shipments of garments for major retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines cancel flights.
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Retail
Retailers Shift Strategy to Court Millennials
Recent surveys have found that members of the U.S. Millennial Generation — the roughly 80 million Americans born between 1977 and 2000 — pride themselves on their individuality, and shop accordingly.
Retailers Shift Strategy to Court Millennials
Recent surveys have found that members of the U.S. Millennial Generation — the roughly 80 million Americans born between 1977 and 2000 — pride themselves on their individuality, and shop accordingly.
Technology
US Investors Not That Interested in Alibaba IPO
The upcoming Alibaba IPO is expected to raise north of $21 billion when it debuts on the New York Stock Exchange, but American retail investors show lacklustre enthusiasm.
US Investors Not That Interested in Alibaba IPO
The upcoming Alibaba IPO is expected to raise north of $21 billion when it debuts on the New York Stock Exchange, but American retail investors show lacklustre enthusiasm.
Workplace & Talent
10 Young New York Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion
From stylists, photographers and editors to casting directors, hair stylists and nail artists, BoF spoke to 10 of New York’s fastest-emerging fashion creatives, many of whom were born outside the city and are poised to continue their rise to the top of the industry with a blend of creativity, commerciality and plain old hard work.
10 Young New York Creatives Shaping the Future of Fashion
From stylists, photographers and editors to casting directors, hair stylists and nail artists, BoF spoke to 10 of New York’s fastest-emerging fashion creatives, many of whom were born outside the city and are poised to continue their rise to the top of the industry with a blend of creativity, commerciality and plain old hard work.
China
Mongolia's 'Cashmere Princess' Expands 1436
From the vast, goat-populated plains of Inner Mongolia, 'cashmere princess' Jane Wang is spinning a winning formula of handcrafted luxury knitwear and strategic business savvy.
Mongolia's 'Cashmere Princess' Expands 1436
From the vast, goat-populated plains of Inner Mongolia, 'cashmere princess' Jane Wang is spinning a winning formula of handcrafted luxury knitwear and strategic business savvy.
News & Analysis
India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
India's New Wave
A new wave of Indian designers is blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic to international acclaim. BoF columnist Susanna Lau reports.
News & Analysis
Stylist Simon Foxton's 'Good Stuff'
To mark the launch of the second issue of 1 Granary, the magazine made by Central Saint Martins students, BoF brings you an exclusive profile of renowned stylist Simon Foxton, formerly the fashion director of i-D magazine.
Stylist Simon Foxton's 'Good Stuff'
To mark the launch of the second issue of 1 Granary, the magazine made by Central Saint Martins students, BoF brings you an exclusive profile of renowned stylist Simon Foxton, formerly the fashion director of i-D magazine.
Workplace & Talent
Anthony Turner, Hair Stylist
He gave Gisele a buzz cut — albeit with the aid of clever digital trickery — and has always been into ‘Cindy Sherman hair.’ BoF talks to hair stylist Anthony Turner about his personal and professional trajectory.
Anthony Turner, Hair Stylist
He gave Gisele a buzz cut — albeit with the aid of clever digital trickery — and has always been into ‘Cindy Sherman hair.’ BoF talks to hair stylist Anthony Turner about his personal and professional trajectory.
Sustainability
Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience
Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.
Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience
Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | Olu Michael Odukoya, Art Director and Publisher
Olu Michael Odukoya — art director, publisher and curator, who worked with Stefano Pilati on Yves Saint Laurent's advertising campaigns — says that creativity is largely about problem-solving and hard work.
Role Call | Olu Michael Odukoya, Art Director and Publisher
Olu Michael Odukoya — art director, publisher and curator, who worked with Stefano Pilati on Yves Saint Laurent's advertising campaigns — says that creativity is largely about problem-solving and hard work.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Finding My Next Move: Lessons Learned and Why Customisation is the Future
Just over a year after leaving Moda Operandi, entrepreneur Áslaug Magnúsdóttir reflects on lessons learned, her new venture Tinker Tailor and why customisation is the next wave in fashion e-commerce.
Op-Ed | Finding My Next Move: Lessons Learned and Why Customisation is the Future
Just over a year after leaving Moda Operandi, entrepreneur Áslaug Magnúsdóttir reflects on lessons learned, her new venture Tinker Tailor and why customisation is the next wave in fashion e-commerce.
News & Analysis
For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
For Chris Gelinas, Going Slow Keeps Him Steady
Set to present his third CG by Chris Gelinas collection at New York Fashion Week, the Canadian-born, New York-based designer speaks to BoF on how he’s balancing early critical success with the challenges of running a fashion start-up.
News & Analysis
Coach Rookie Mistake Erodes Luxury Cachet as Sales Slide
Coach Inc. investors cheered this morning when the bag maker’s profit beat estimates. Their exuberance may be short-lived.
Coach Rookie Mistake Erodes Luxury Cachet as Sales Slide
Coach Inc. investors cheered this morning when the bag maker’s profit beat estimates. Their exuberance may be short-lived.
The News in Brief
Saks Global to Shut 15 More Stores as Part of Restructuring
The luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, will close more stores as it tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
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.
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.