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.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Luxury
Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins | The BoF Podcast
As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.
Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins | The BoF Podcast
As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.
Fashion Weeks
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025 | The BoF Podcast
BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.
Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025 | The BoF Podcast
BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.
Beauty
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.
Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.
Luxury
Francesco Risso Says Fashion Should Slow Down to Find Its Magic Again | The BoF Podcast
The celebrated creative director reflects on his unconventional upbringing, formative mentorship under Louise Wilson and Miuccia Prada, and why true fashion magic takes time and discipline.
Francesco Risso Says Fashion Should Slow Down to Find Its Magic Again | The BoF Podcast
The celebrated creative director reflects on his unconventional upbringing, formative mentorship under Louise Wilson and Miuccia Prada, and why true fashion magic takes time and discipline.
Retail
Can Farfetch Be Fixed? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.
Can Farfetch Be Fixed? | The Debrief
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.
Creative Class
James Whitner on Culture, Community and Building Brands with Purpose | The BoF Podcast
From the importance of playing the “long game” to staying optimistic amid social and political change, the founder of The Whitaker Group, known for boutiques like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, shares what it takes to merge culture, community, and commerce.
James Whitner on Culture, Community and Building Brands with Purpose | The BoF Podcast
From the importance of playing the “long game” to staying optimistic amid social and political change, the founder of The Whitaker Group, known for boutiques like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, shares what it takes to merge culture, community, and commerce.
Sustainability
Why Can’t Fashion Fix Its Labour Exploitation Problem | The Debrief
Sustainability editor Sarah Kent joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss new revelations of forced labour in fashion’s supply chain, and why the industry can’t seem to consistently protect its workers.
Why Can’t Fashion Fix Its Labour Exploitation Problem | The Debrief
Sustainability editor Sarah Kent joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss new revelations of forced labour in fashion’s supply chain, and why the industry can’t seem to consistently protect its workers.
Creative Class
Giles Duley Shares a New Lens on Purpose | The BoF Podcast
From early success in fashion photography to a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, photographer Giles Duley reveals how creativity and empathy can reshape how we document — and transform — people and communities.
Giles Duley Shares a New Lens on Purpose | The BoF Podcast
From early success in fashion photography to a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, photographer Giles Duley reveals how creativity and empathy can reshape how we document — and transform — people and communities.
Luxury
Can Kering Fix Gucci? | The Debrief
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.
Can Kering Fix Gucci? | The Debrief
Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.
Creative Class
Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun on Belonging, Otherness and Identity | The BoF Podcast
World-renowned stage designer Es Devlin and writer Ekow Eshun explore how confronting personal biases and grappling with ‘otherness’ can fundamentally alter our understanding of self and community.
Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun on Belonging, Otherness and Identity | The BoF Podcast
World-renowned stage designer Es Devlin and writer Ekow Eshun explore how confronting personal biases and grappling with ‘otherness’ can fundamentally alter our understanding of self and community.
Beauty
Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer? | The Debrief
As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.
Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer? | The Debrief
As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.
Global Markets
Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.