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.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
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RaiseFashion, ShopMy and J.Crew Group Celebrate the 2026 Masterclass Cohort During NYFW
The intimate New York Fashion Week dinner celebrated the organisation’s new masterclass cohort of 18 designers — its largest yet. Alongside the designers, guests included model and activist Bethann Hardison, fashion designer Naeem Khan and Moda Operandi’s April Hennig, as well as fashion executives, retail partners and programme advisors.
RaiseFashion, ShopMy and J.Crew Group Celebrate the 2026 Masterclass Cohort During NYFW
The intimate New York Fashion Week dinner celebrated the organisation’s new masterclass cohort of 18 designers — its largest yet. Alongside the designers, guests included model and activist Bethann Hardison, fashion designer Naeem Khan and Moda Operandi’s April Hennig, as well as fashion executives, retail partners and programme advisors.
Entrepreneurship
Why Jonathan Cohen Is Splitting His Business
The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.
Why Jonathan Cohen Is Splitting His Business
The 15-year-old New York-based womenswear brand is introducing White Label — an accessible offer of button downs, pants and dresses ranging from $350 to $650, aimed at serving priced-out shoppers and future-proofing the business in a challenged retail environment.
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How Concept Korea Is Positioning K-Fashion for Global Growth
The Korea Creative Content Agency is placing Korean fashion firmly on the global stage. The Business of Fashion sits down with the founders of Kimhēkim, Bonbom and Re Rhee — three fashion designers in its incubator programme, Concept Korea — to learn more.
How Concept Korea Is Positioning K-Fashion for Global Growth
The Korea Creative Content Agency is placing Korean fashion firmly on the global stage. The Business of Fashion sits down with the founders of Kimhēkim, Bonbom and Re Rhee — three fashion designers in its incubator programme, Concept Korea — to learn more.
Entrepreneurship
Women’s Ski Brand Halfdays Raises $10 Million Series A
With fresh capital from Kellwood Company, Dicks Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, co-founders Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon are looking to expand into activewear and more wholesale doors.
Women’s Ski Brand Halfdays Raises $10 Million Series A
With fresh capital from Kellwood Company, Dicks Sporting Goods Ventures and model Taylor Hill, co-founders Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon are looking to expand into activewear and more wholesale doors.
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Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
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How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
How Afro Fashion Association Supports BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Fashion
Amid an industry grappling with setbacks in diversity and environmental responsibility, Milan’s Afro Fashion Association talent incubator is empowering a new generation of designers who merge creativity with sustainability. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to learn more.
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How Afro Fashion Association Empowers Underrepresented Designers
Michelle Ngonmo’s talent incubator, founded in Italy in 2015, platforms and supports BIPOC fashion talent and creatives while building bridges between hubs in Cameroon, Rwanda and Ghana to fashion capitals like Milan, and soon, Paris. BoF sits down with Ngonmo to explore the association’s mission and impact.
How Afro Fashion Association Empowers Underrepresented Designers
Michelle Ngonmo’s talent incubator, founded in Italy in 2015, platforms and supports BIPOC fashion talent and creatives while building bridges between hubs in Cameroon, Rwanda and Ghana to fashion capitals like Milan, and soon, Paris. BoF sits down with Ngonmo to explore the association’s mission and impact.
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How Raisefashion Helps BIPOC-Owned Brands Navigate Fashion’s New Realities
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third annual masterclass are balancing their creative vision and purpose against new industry realities and consumer demands. BoF learns from three designers — each with a focus on community — on how they’re scaling their businesses against this backdrop.
How Raisefashion Helps BIPOC-Owned Brands Navigate Fashion’s New Realities
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third annual masterclass are balancing their creative vision and purpose against new industry realities and consumer demands. BoF learns from three designers — each with a focus on community — on how they’re scaling their businesses against this backdrop.
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How Raisefashion’s Emerging Designers Build Brands Informed by Heritage
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third masterclass cohort are navigating shifting tariffs, supply chain challenges and pricing pressures. Here, BoF explores how four designers leverage their heritage to build their businesses — finding resilience through mentorship, storytelling and community.
How Raisefashion’s Emerging Designers Build Brands Informed by Heritage
Designers from RaiseFashion’s third masterclass cohort are navigating shifting tariffs, supply chain challenges and pricing pressures. Here, BoF explores how four designers leverage their heritage to build their businesses — finding resilience through mentorship, storytelling and community.
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At Raisefashion, Supporting Underrepresented Designers at the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion
With sustainability falling down the priority list for fashion executives in 2025, emerging designers are looking to meet demands for conscious consumerism — but face substantial challenges in an oversaturated market facing macroeconomic limitations. BoF sits down with Felita Harris, co-founder of non-profit RaiseFashion that provides financial, educational and community support for underrepresented designers focused on sustainability goals, to learn more.
At Raisefashion, Supporting Underrepresented Designers at the Forefront of Sustainable Fashion
With sustainability falling down the priority list for fashion executives in 2025, emerging designers are looking to meet demands for conscious consumerism — but face substantial challenges in an oversaturated market facing macroeconomic limitations. BoF sits down with Felita Harris, co-founder of non-profit RaiseFashion that provides financial, educational and community support for underrepresented designers focused on sustainability goals, to learn more.
Luxury
Ari Emanuel’s Milestone Frieze Acquisition, Explained
The Hollywood dealmaker’s new firm is buying the powerful international art fair brand. What does it mean for Frieze, Emanuel’s company and the future of the art business?
Ari Emanuel’s Milestone Frieze Acquisition, Explained
The Hollywood dealmaker’s new firm is buying the powerful international art fair brand. What does it mean for Frieze, Emanuel’s company and the future of the art business?
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Supporting the Next Generation of Female Social Entrepreneurs in South Asia
The Bicester Collection launches the third edition of the Unlock Her Future prize — an entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting women social impact entrepreneurs focused on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BoF sits down with The Bicester Collection’s chief culture officer, Chantal Khoueiry, to learn more.
Supporting the Next Generation of Female Social Entrepreneurs in South Asia
The Bicester Collection launches the third edition of the Unlock Her Future prize — an entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting women social impact entrepreneurs focused on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BoF sits down with The Bicester Collection’s chief culture officer, Chantal Khoueiry, to learn more.
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.