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Luxury

Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job

A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.

Luxury

Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job

A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.


Luxury

Giorgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died

The designer was the richest in the world, and the sole owner of the Armani Group that was for many years the most successful fashion company in the country.

Luxury

Giorgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died

The designer was the richest in the world, and the sole owner of the Armani Group that was for many years the most successful fashion company in the country.


Workplace & Talent

How to Get Ahead in Fashion’s Stagnant Job Market

Tariffs, AI fears and shaky economics have slowed hiring but there are ways talent and brands can find opportunity in the standstill.

Workplace & Talent

How to Get Ahead in Fashion’s Stagnant Job Market

Tariffs, AI fears and shaky economics have slowed hiring but there are ways talent and brands can find opportunity in the standstill.


Retail

Ssense: What Went Wrong

Tariffs were the immediate cause of the Montréal-based company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. But insiders tell BoF that the downfall was a long time coming as the online retailer’s formula for appealing to Gen-Z shoppers with indie fashion brands and constant markdowns lost its edge.

Retail

Ssense: What Went Wrong

Tariffs were the immediate cause of the Montréal-based company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. But insiders tell BoF that the downfall was a long time coming as the online retailer’s formula for appealing to Gen-Z shoppers with indie fashion brands and constant markdowns lost its edge.


Beauty

Beauty’s ‘Dream Team’ Launches a Fragrance Line

Melanie Bender, Rhode’s former chief executive, Youth to the People’s Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez and Milk Makeup’s Mazdack Rassi have entered the red-hot fragrance category with their debut Lore.

Beauty

Beauty’s ‘Dream Team’ Launches a Fragrance Line

Melanie Bender, Rhode’s former chief executive, Youth to the People’s Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez and Milk Makeup’s Mazdack Rassi have entered the red-hot fragrance category with their debut Lore.


Beauty

Revolution Beauty Founders Return to Tackle Turnaround

The embattled UK beauty group has formally ended its sale process and announced that co-founder Tom Allsworth will return as chief executive, with co-founder Adam Minto joining in a consultancy role.

Beauty

Revolution Beauty Founders Return to Tackle Turnaround

The embattled UK beauty group has formally ended its sale process and announced that co-founder Tom Allsworth will return as chief executive, with co-founder Adam Minto joining in a consultancy role.


Luxury

Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake

After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.

Luxury

Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake

After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.


Beauty

What It Takes to Get Into Sephora

Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.

Beauty

What It Takes to Get Into Sephora

Beauty experts like Mary Phillips, Chris McMillan and Alli Webb have specific qualifications that not all new brand founders possess, making the retailer more willing to bet big on their success.


Sports

How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team

Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.

Sports

How the New York Liberty Became the WNBA’s Most Fashionable Team

Fashion is emerging as a key growth driver for the championship organisation, attracting new audiences and amplifying its relevance at a crucial moment for the WNBA.


Luxury

A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.


Workplace & Talent

What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers

BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.

Workplace & Talent

What Fashion and Beauty Professionals Want From Employers

BoF Careers examines how employers must adapt in order to attract, engage and retain a multigenerational workforce, based on a global survey of more than 1000 professionals. Download the full report.


Workplace & Talent

The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble

From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.

Workplace & Talent

The CEO You Hire When Your Brand Is in Trouble

From Kering to Nike to Everlane, fashion and beauty companies are turning to fixers to get back on track — with mandates to steady finances, reset culture and reignite consumer desire.