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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News & Analysis
CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group
In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.
CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group
In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.
Creative Class
Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’
BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.
Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’
BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.
News & Analysis
The Spotlight | From Britten P/L
This month, BoF shines its Spotlight on From Britten P/L, an under-the-radar menswear label from Melbourne, Australia, now in its sixth season.
The Spotlight | From Britten P/L
This month, BoF shines its Spotlight on From Britten P/L, an under-the-radar menswear label from Melbourne, Australia, now in its sixth season.
Workplace & Talent
The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.
The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.
News & Analysis
The Business of Blogging | Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg
In the latest instalment of our popular series on the business side of fashion blogging, BoF speaks to Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, inventors of the Cinemagraph, on their professional journey and business model.
The Business of Blogging | Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg
In the latest instalment of our popular series on the business side of fashion blogging, BoF speaks to Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, inventors of the Cinemagraph, on their professional journey and business model.
Workplace & Talent
The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director
Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.
The Creative Class | Remi Paringaux, Art Director
Early exposure to Apple computers, a homemade fanzine and an album cover shot by Nick Knight all contributed to fashion art director Remi Paringaux’s decision to found his own digital media agency based in London.
News & Analysis
CEO Talk | Scott Malkin, Chairman, Value Retail
In his latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Scott Malkin, chairman of Value Retail, parent company of nine discount outlets dotted around Europe, including Bicester Village, by far the most productive shopping centre in the world.
CEO Talk | Scott Malkin, Chairman, Value Retail
In his latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Scott Malkin, chairman of Value Retail, parent company of nine discount outlets dotted around Europe, including Bicester Village, by far the most productive shopping centre in the world.
News & Analysis
Top 6 Graduate Designers from CSM's BA Fashion Show
One week ago, select graduates from London's Central Saint Martins BA Fashion course presented their final collections in a high-energy runway show staged in the school's grand entrance hall. BoF speaks to the top six designers to watch.
Top 6 Graduate Designers from CSM's BA Fashion Show
One week ago, select graduates from London's Central Saint Martins BA Fashion course presented their final collections in a high-energy runway show staged in the school's grand entrance hall. BoF speaks to the top six designers to watch.
Workplace & Talent
The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director
Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.
The Creative Class | Marc Ascoli, Art Director
Marc Ascoli has produced some of fashion’s most iconic and remarkable images for the likes of Yohji Yamamoto and Jil Sander. BoF sat down with the legendary art director to discuss his personal and professional journey.
Workplace & Talent
The Creative Class | David Collins, Interior Architect
Having made his name designing gem-like bars, cafes and apartments, David Collins is increasingly sought-after by some of the leading names in fashion. On the occasion of his just-announced partnership with Jimmy Choo, BoF spoke to David Collins about his journey from Dublin to the top of his profession.
The Creative Class | David Collins, Interior Architect
Having made his name designing gem-like bars, cafes and apartments, David Collins is increasingly sought-after by some of the leading names in fashion. On the occasion of his just-announced partnership with Jimmy Choo, BoF spoke to David Collins about his journey from Dublin to the top of his profession.
Workplace & Talent
Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts
BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.
Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts
BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.
News & Analysis
The Spotlight | Trager Delaney
This month's BoF Spotlight shines on Central Saint Martins graduates Kim Trager and Lowell Delaney, whose womenswear label Trager Delaney features sophisticated silhouettes, accented with playful details and sportswear influences.
The Spotlight | Trager Delaney
This month's BoF Spotlight shines on Central Saint Martins graduates Kim Trager and Lowell Delaney, whose womenswear label Trager Delaney features sophisticated silhouettes, accented with playful details and sportswear influences.
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.