France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
designers
Luxury
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Why Dior Needs a Change
Kim Jones is exiting the brand, with Maria Grazia Chiuri expected to follow suit in the coming months. Will a creative shakeup reinvigorate excitement for LVMH’s second-biggest brand?
Luxury
Kim Jones Exits Dior Homme
Jones is leaving his position as artistic director of the LVMH-owned menswear line after seven years. Neither his successor nor his next moves were announced.
Kim Jones Exits Dior Homme
Jones is leaving his position as artistic director of the LVMH-owned menswear line after seven years. Neither his successor nor his next moves were announced.
Fashion Week
In Paris, Haute Couture’s Air of Restoration
This season, the couture shows seemed less focused on storytelling than simply catering to the wealthy, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Paris, Haute Couture’s Air of Restoration
This season, the couture shows seemed less focused on storytelling than simply catering to the wealthy, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut
The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut
The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Glenn Martens Takes Creative Reins at Maison Margiela
The Belgian designer, known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel, succeeds John Galliano as creative director of the French luxury house.
Glenn Martens Takes Creative Reins at Maison Margiela
The Belgian designer, known for his work at Y/Project and Diesel, succeeds John Galliano as creative director of the French luxury house.
Fashion Week
Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello: Master of Control
The designer added erotic tension to his menswear recipe, resulting in one of his best outings, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello: Master of Control
The designer added erotic tension to his menswear recipe, resulting in one of his best outings, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters
The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.
In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters
The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.
Fashion Week
Lanvin’s Return to Form
New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?
Lanvin’s Return to Form
New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?
Partner Content
BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion
Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.
BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion
Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.
Fashion Week
First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut
‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.
First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut
‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.
Luxury
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Ami’s Evolving Paris Attitude
After growing sales ten-fold to over €300 million, designer-entrepreneur Alexandre Mattiussi and chief executive Nicolas Santi-Weill plan to cultivate a more nuanced, cohesive image.
Direct-to-Consumer
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
Fashion’s Most Anticipated M&A Hot Spots in 2025
As the year’s M&A wave starts with once-hot legacy labels finding new owners, while buzzy start-ups hold out for higher valuations, BoF breaks down the types of acquisition targets the industry will likely see this year and the stakes for those potential deals.
The News in Brief
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Unilever Chases Consumers by Focusing on Beauty Rather Than Food
The UK giant’s chief executive Fernando Fernandez hopes to scale beauty, personal care and wellbeing up to two-thirds of the firm’s sales.
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.