US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
streetwear
Luxury
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
Financial Markets
Stone Island Eyes America
With its third Supreme collaboration set to hit stores this week, the Italian brand that helped blur the boundaries between technical wear, streetwear and high-fashion is taking an ‘organic’ approach to North America expansion.
Stone Island Eyes America
With its third Supreme collaboration set to hit stores this week, the Italian brand that helped blur the boundaries between technical wear, streetwear and high-fashion is taking an ‘organic’ approach to North America expansion.
Financial Markets
James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.
James Jebbia on Taking Supreme Global
In a rare interview, the press-shy founder speaks exclusively to BoF about Supreme’s new Paris store — set to open later this week — and the company’s homegrown approach to global expansion.
News & Analysis
The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air
Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.
The Image-Masters Behind Hood By Air
Shayne Oliver’s Hood by Air has unleashed one of the most compelling new looks in fashion. But the aesthetic — not Oliver’s alone — is the result of an alliance of image-savvy collaborators.
Financial Markets
How Pigalle Plans to Shed the ‘Streetwear’ Label and Preserve Its Uniqueness
As he prepares to show his Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Pigalle designer Stephane Ashpool discusses his recent ANDAM nomination and the future of the business.
How Pigalle Plans to Shed the ‘Streetwear’ Label and Preserve Its Uniqueness
As he prepares to show his Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Pigalle designer Stephane Ashpool discusses his recent ANDAM nomination and the future of the business.
News & Analysis
How Stüssy Became a $50 Million Global Streetwear Brand Without Selling Out
Growing organically from its surf-inspired roots, the independent label, which turns 35 this year, managed to parlay its heritage into a business that generated $50 million last year, even without the man whose name is on the label.
How Stüssy Became a $50 Million Global Streetwear Brand Without Selling Out
Growing organically from its surf-inspired roots, the independent label, which turns 35 this year, managed to parlay its heritage into a business that generated $50 million last year, even without the man whose name is on the label.
Luxury
Will High Fashion’s Love Affair with Streetwear Last?
Streetwear-fashion hybrids are on the rise. Fleeting trend or symbol of a more enduring shift?
Will High Fashion’s Love Affair with Streetwear Last?
Streetwear-fashion hybrids are on the rise. Fleeting trend or symbol of a more enduring shift?
Retail
Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion
Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.
Très Bien Expands With Winning Blend of Streetwear and Fashion
Très Bien’s blend of sneakers, streetwear and high fashion has given rise to a successful men’s e-commerce business and a portfolio of budding fashion brands, with combined revenues set to hit $5.6 million in 2014.
News & Analysis
Shayne Oliver of Hood By Air on His Design Vision
BoF brings you an in-depth conversation with Shayne Oliver, founder and creative director of ascendant luxury streetwear label Hood By Air, courtesy of our friends at 032c.
Shayne Oliver of Hood By Air on His Design Vision
BoF brings you an in-depth conversation with Shayne Oliver, founder and creative director of ascendant luxury streetwear label Hood By Air, courtesy of our friends at 032c.
News & Analysis
Streetwear’s New Guard
Influenced by the likes of both Raf Simons and Supreme, a new wave of streetwear brands are blending fashion-forward design, the authenticity of street culture and a luxury-like positioning to build emerging businesses.
Streetwear’s New Guard
Influenced by the likes of both Raf Simons and Supreme, a new wave of streetwear brands are blending fashion-forward design, the authenticity of street culture and a luxury-like positioning to build emerging businesses.
The News in Brief
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
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.
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.