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.
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News & Analysis
Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?
This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
How Is Fashion Voting in the US Election?
This week, everyone will be talking about the US election, Richemont's latest results and the start of the holiday shopping season. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
The US Election: What’s at Stake for Fashion?
The outcome of a highly contentious presidential race in a deeply polarised superpower has significant implications for the global fashion industry.
The US Election: What’s at Stake for Fashion?
The outcome of a highly contentious presidential race in a deeply polarised superpower has significant implications for the global fashion industry.
Marketing
Why Fashion Brands Keep Telling You to Vote
With everything from $850 cashmere sweaters to screen-printed tote bags, brands are using ‘vote’ merchandise to connect with consumers.
Why Fashion Brands Keep Telling You to Vote
With everything from $850 cashmere sweaters to screen-printed tote bags, brands are using ‘vote’ merchandise to connect with consumers.
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Marketing
The Risks and Rewards of Dressing American Politicians
In a polarised country, dressing political figures can boost brand awareness and sales, but it can also backfire.
The Risks and Rewards of Dressing American Politicians
In a polarised country, dressing political figures can boost brand awareness and sales, but it can also backfire.
Media
Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?
While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.
Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?
While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.
Marketing
Op-Ed | This Election Year, Politics Is Good Business
For decades, corporate neutrality was the norm, but with a presidential election looming in the US, 2020 is set to be different. If they take the right approach, businesses can turn the next 11 months into an authentic branding opportunity, argues Hildy Kuryk.
Op-Ed | This Election Year, Politics Is Good Business
For decades, corporate neutrality was the norm, but with a presidential election looming in the US, 2020 is set to be different. If they take the right approach, businesses can turn the next 11 months into an authentic branding opportunity, argues Hildy Kuryk.
Sustainability
As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.
As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.
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News & Analysis
Michael Avenatti to Face Nike Extortion Case
Prosecutors said the celebrity lawyer threatened to publicise claims of improper payments unless Nike paid him to conduct a probe.
Michael Avenatti to Face Nike Extortion Case
Prosecutors said the celebrity lawyer threatened to publicise claims of improper payments unless Nike paid him to conduct a probe.
Financial Markets
The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert
Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.
The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert
Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.
The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.
China
This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.
This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.
The News in Brief
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.
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.