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Luxury
Weddings Are Changing. Can Designers Keep Up?
As the traditional bridal industry loses touch with Millennials, newcomers are reaping the rewards.
Weddings Are Changing. Can Designers Keep Up?
As the traditional bridal industry loses touch with Millennials, newcomers are reaping the rewards.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Deepika Padukone on India’s Astonishing Wedding Industry
To mark the recent launch of BoF's latest print issue celebrating 'Modern Entrepreneurs," Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India's $50 billion bridal market.
The BoF Podcast: Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Deepika Padukone on India’s Astonishing Wedding Industry
To mark the recent launch of BoF's latest print issue celebrating 'Modern Entrepreneurs," Imran Amed sits down with leading Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and actress Deepika Padukone to discuss India's $50 billion bridal market.
News & Analysis
Meghan Markle Weds in Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller
The American actress wore a Givenchy gown, designed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller, as she wed Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle Weds in Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller
The American actress wore a Givenchy gown, designed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller, as she wed Prince Harry.
Global Markets
Tapping China's Colossal Bridal Market
Proportional to their income, Chinese couples spend more than Americans on their wedding, but navigating cultural differences around the occasion can be a minefield for Western bridal brands.
Tapping China's Colossal Bridal Market
Proportional to their income, Chinese couples spend more than Americans on their wedding, but navigating cultural differences around the occasion can be a minefield for Western bridal brands.
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Retail
High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar
With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.
High Street Retailers Step Up to the Altar
With off-the-rack gowns at competitive prices, retailers like Asos are targeting brides-to-be who are spending less on the dress.
Fashion Week
Oscar De la Renta Unveils First Bridal Line Since Designer's Death
On Saturday, Copping showed his first bridal line for Oscar De La Renta, a big occasion for a label known for dressing high-profile brides like Amal Clooney.
Oscar De la Renta Unveils First Bridal Line Since Designer's Death
On Saturday, Copping showed his first bridal line for Oscar De La Renta, a big occasion for a label known for dressing high-profile brides like Amal Clooney.
Marketing
The Same-Sex Wedding Opportunity
The same-sex wedding market is worth $1.04 billion in the US and $192 million in the UK alone. Why have fashion companies been so slow to tap the opportunity it presents?
The Same-Sex Wedding Opportunity
The same-sex wedding market is worth $1.04 billion in the US and $192 million in the UK alone. Why have fashion companies been so slow to tap the opportunity it presents?
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The News in Brief
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.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.