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Designer & Founder, Tommy Hilfiger

The American designer was one of the first to launch a global lifestyle brand of preppy, sporty apparel and sold it for billions.

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Barbour and Belstaff: A Tale of Two British Heritage Brands

British heritage brands Barbour and Belstaff both aim to build upon their storied histories to acquire new customers and expand their presence on the global stage. But their expansion strategies couldn’t be more different.

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Barbour and Belstaff: A Tale of Two British Heritage Brands

British heritage brands Barbour and Belstaff both aim to build upon their storied histories to acquire new customers and expand their presence on the global stage. But their expansion strategies couldn’t be more different.


Global Markets

As Competition Heats Up, Indonesians Are Spoiled for Choice

From perks for the pampered to deliveries to the wilderness, Indonesia’s retailers are pulling out all the stops to attract a growing number of fashion consumers.

Global Markets

As Competition Heats Up, Indonesians Are Spoiled for Choice

From perks for the pampered to deliveries to the wilderness, Indonesia’s retailers are pulling out all the stops to attract a growing number of fashion consumers.


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Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5-6: Thom Browne, Tim Coppens, Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — As New York Fashion Week continues, our trusty contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde provides us with

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Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 5-6: Thom Browne, Tim Coppens, Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs

NEW YORK, United States — As New York Fashion Week continues, our trusty contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde provides us with


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London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.

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London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.


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Rue21 Agrees to Be Acquired by Apax in $1.1 Billion Deal

WARRENDALE, United States — Rue21 Inc., the operator of more than 900 teen apparel shops, agreed to be bought by private-equity firm Apax Partners in

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Rue21 Agrees to Be Acquired by Apax in $1.1 Billion Deal

WARRENDALE, United States — Rue21 Inc., the operator of more than 900 teen apparel shops, agreed to be bought by private-equity firm Apax Partners in


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Hood By Air’s Ascent

With a unique aesthetic vocabulary, an influential stockist base and incipient production in Asia, luxury streetwear label Hood By Air is poised for growth. BoF spoke to designer Shayne Oliver about the cult brand he’s taking to the next level.

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Hood By Air’s Ascent

With a unique aesthetic vocabulary, an influential stockist base and incipient production in Asia, luxury streetwear label Hood By Air is poised for growth. BoF spoke to designer Shayne Oliver about the cult brand he’s taking to the next level.


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H&M and Inditex Join Bangladesh Pact

LONDON, United Kingdom — After Hennes & Mauritz AB and Inditex SA, Europe's two largest clothing retailers, committed to an agreement to improve fire

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H&M and Inditex Join Bangladesh Pact

LONDON, United Kingdom — After Hennes & Mauritz AB and Inditex SA, Europe's two largest clothing retailers, committed to an agreement to improve fire


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Punk Finds Its Place in Hallowed Halls of Met

NEW YORK, United States — Punk and high fashion can now share the same stage, and a new Costume Institute exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

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Punk Finds Its Place in Hallowed Halls of Met

NEW YORK, United States — Punk and high fashion can now share the same stage, and a new Costume Institute exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,


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Macy’s Jumps After Annual Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Estimates

NEW YORK, United States -- Macy's Inc., the second-largest U.S. department-store chain, rose in early trading after forecasting annual profit that

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Macy’s Jumps After Annual Forecast Exceeds Analysts’ Estimates

NEW YORK, United States -- Macy's Inc., the second-largest U.S. department-store chain, rose in early trading after forecasting annual profit that


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Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have

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Week in Review | Digital Runway, Loyalty and Satisfaction, NYFW Photo Diary

Fashion 2.0 | Topshop and Google Plan Data-Savvy Digital Runway (Fashion 2.0) "In recent cycles, fashion shows, once closed industry events, have


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