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Beauty

Perfume Is the New Status Hoodie

As fragrance “wardrobing” takes off, the former head of branding at aspirational sweatshirt brand Madhappy says “scents are the smartest investment for a new business.” So he’s making one.

Beauty

Perfume Is the New Status Hoodie

As fragrance “wardrobing” takes off, the former head of branding at aspirational sweatshirt brand Madhappy says “scents are the smartest investment for a new business.” So he’s making one.


Global Markets

China Suppliers Mock Tariffs With Nike, Lululemon Deals on TikTok

Chinese influencers have taken to TikTok to encourage American consumers to buy directly from China, in light of President Trump’s 145 percent levy on the leading manufacturing country.

Global Markets

China Suppliers Mock Tariffs With Nike, Lululemon Deals on TikTok

Chinese influencers have taken to TikTok to encourage American consumers to buy directly from China, in light of President Trump’s 145 percent levy on the leading manufacturing country.


Sports

Running’s Big Fashion Opportunity

The explosive growth of running has created a competitive space where new and old running brands must figure out distinct ways to reach consumers who see running as a lifestyle rather than just sport.

Sports

Running’s Big Fashion Opportunity

The explosive growth of running has created a competitive space where new and old running brands must figure out distinct ways to reach consumers who see running as a lifestyle rather than just sport.


Sports

Arsenal Partners With Labrum London on 2024/25 Away Kit

Labrum founder Foday Dumbuya is the first independent designer to create an on-field jersey for a Premier League team.

Sports

Arsenal Partners With Labrum London on 2024/25 Away Kit

Labrum founder Foday Dumbuya is the first independent designer to create an on-field jersey for a Premier League team.


Sports

Why Padel Is Luxury’s New Favourite Sport

Brands from Valentino to Prada and start-ups like Pulco Studios are vying to cash in on the racket sport’s aspirational aesthetic and affluent fanbase.

Sports

Why Padel Is Luxury’s New Favourite Sport

Brands from Valentino to Prada and start-ups like Pulco Studios are vying to cash in on the racket sport’s aspirational aesthetic and affluent fanbase.


Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.

Direct-to-Consumer

Report: Outdoor Voices’ Former Employees Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent

The embattled athleisure brand has mounting cash problems, Sourcing Journal says.


Luxury

Massimo Osti Studio to Launch at Paris Fashion Week

A new label named for the Italian sportswear innovator will be launched as a spin-off of outerwear firm C.P. Company in January.

Luxury

Massimo Osti Studio to Launch at Paris Fashion Week

A new label named for the Italian sportswear innovator will be launched as a spin-off of outerwear firm C.P. Company in January.


Retail

The Category Where Nike Is Racing to Catch Up

The world’s biggest footwear brand has struggled to fend off competition in the fast-growing running category. Earnings this week provide an opportunity to show progress.

Retail

The Category Where Nike Is Racing to Catch Up

The world’s biggest footwear brand has struggled to fend off competition in the fast-growing running category. Earnings this week provide an opportunity to show progress.


Retail

In Olympics Race, Adidas Pursues Edge in New Sports

As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such as breaking, climbing, skateboarding and BMX.

Retail

In Olympics Race, Adidas Pursues Edge in New Sports

As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such as breaking, climbing, skateboarding and BMX.


Workplace & Talent

At Lululemon, Being Black Is ‘Off-Brand’

Like many companies in fashion and other industries, the $50 billion yoga apparel brand created a new department in 2020 it said would help improve its diversity and inclusion and create a more equitable playing field for minorities. In interviews with BoF, 14 current and former Black employees said things have only worsened since then.

Workplace & Talent

At Lululemon, Being Black Is ‘Off-Brand’

Like many companies in fashion and other industries, the $50 billion yoga apparel brand created a new department in 2020 it said would help improve its diversity and inclusion and create a more equitable playing field for minorities. In interviews with BoF, 14 current and former Black employees said things have only worsened since then.


Partner Content

Inside the Apparel Team at On with Tim Coppens

On’s apparel designer discusses how collaboration, product innovation and sustainability plays into the design approach at the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand.

Partner Content

Inside the Apparel Team at On with Tim Coppens

On’s apparel designer discusses how collaboration, product innovation and sustainability plays into the design approach at the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand.


Retail

Why Adidas Is Selling Reebok

The German sportswear giant has more urgent priorities as it navigates out of the pandemic, and Reebok’s rich sneaker archive could be appealing to a range of buyers.

Retail

Why Adidas Is Selling Reebok

The German sportswear giant has more urgent priorities as it navigates out of the pandemic, and Reebok’s rich sneaker archive could be appealing to a range of buyers.