Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | How Brands Can Court Luxury Shoppers in Japan
Christine Edman, executive officer of Japanese e-commerce site Zozo, talks about what makes the country’s consumers tick, and how the fashion landscape is set to shift in the years ahead.
The BoF Podcast | How Brands Can Court Luxury Shoppers in Japan
Christine Edman, executive officer of Japanese e-commerce site Zozo, talks about what makes the country’s consumers tick, and how the fashion landscape is set to shift in the years ahead.
Technology
The BoF Podcast | Humanity in the Era of the Rise of the Machine
Author and tech executive Mo Gawdat explores the arrival of artificial intelligence and how it will eventually affect everyone.
The BoF Podcast | Humanity in the Era of the Rise of the Machine
Author and tech executive Mo Gawdat explores the arrival of artificial intelligence and how it will eventually affect everyone.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
The BoF Podcast | Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Is Sweeping Global Culture
Influencer Irene Kim and V&A curator Rosalie Kim join Chanel executive Yana Peel to chart South Korea’s rise to global creative juggernaut.
Retail
The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023
Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.
The Debrief | Why Getting Dressed Up Is Here to Stay in 2023
Occasionwear’s late-pandemic comeback may have felt like a reactionary fluke, but retailers and designers are betting it’s more than a trend.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
The BoF Podcast | Blindspots and Biases: The Role of the Media in a Fractured World
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin on the role and responsibility of the media amid misinformation and disinformation.
Beauty
The Debrief | How Harry Styles Built a Nail Polish Empire
Priya Rao, executive editor, Business of Beauty, joins Lauren Sherman to unpack how the singer’s lifestyle label has managed to build a loyal fan base — without his direct involvement.
The Debrief | How Harry Styles Built a Nail Polish Empire
Priya Rao, executive editor, Business of Beauty, joins Lauren Sherman to unpack how the singer’s lifestyle label has managed to build a loyal fan base — without his direct involvement.
Sustainability
The BoF Podcast | Greenwashing: It’s Time to Call in the Refs
A group of sustainability experts join BoF’s Sarah Kent to discuss greenwashing in the fashion industry and how to create effective change at BoF VOICES 2022.
The BoF Podcast | Greenwashing: It’s Time to Call in the Refs
A group of sustainability experts join BoF’s Sarah Kent to discuss greenwashing in the fashion industry and how to create effective change at BoF VOICES 2022.
Luxury
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
The Debrief | Why Designer Shoes Are So Expensive
A new BoF Insights report tracks the evolution of the fast-growing high-end footwear market — and why luxury shoppers are willing to spend more than ever on the perfect shoe.
Global Markets
The BoF Podcast | Ukraine: How Creativity is Breaking Through the Darkness
Julie Pelipas and Olya Kuryshchuk discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine and how creativity has endured and been a source of strength amid the destruction.
The BoF Podcast | Ukraine: How Creativity is Breaking Through the Darkness
Julie Pelipas and Olya Kuryshchuk discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine and how creativity has endured and been a source of strength amid the destruction.
Technology
The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
Media
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
Workplace & Talent
The Debrief | Fashion CEOs Explain Why This Downturn Is Different
Much has changed about the world since the last recession — meaning, fashion’s reaction will shift this time around, explains BoF’s workplace and talent correspondent Sheena Butler Young.
The Debrief | Fashion CEOs Explain Why This Downturn Is Different
Much has changed about the world since the last recession — meaning, fashion’s reaction will shift this time around, explains BoF’s workplace and talent correspondent Sheena Butler Young.
The News in Brief
US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Bondholders Approve Saks Global’s Five-Year Business Plan
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.