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Exclusive: Rowing Blazers’ Founder Jack Carlson Exits the Brand

He’s leaving a little over a year after selling a majority stake in the prep-meets-streetwear label to Burch Creative Capital.

Exclusive: Rowing Blazers’ Founder Jack Carlson Exits the Brand

He’s leaving a little over a year after selling a majority stake in the prep-meets-streetwear label to Burch Creative Capital.


Can Farfetch Be Fixed? | The Debrief

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.

Can Farfetch Be Fixed? | The Debrief

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.


A ‘Made in LA’ Brand’s Plan to Rebuild After the Fires

The denim label Mother’s first store burned to the ground days before opening. Strong local roots are playing a big role in recovery.

A ‘Made in LA’ Brand’s Plan to Rebuild After the Fires

The denim label Mother’s first store burned to the ground days before opening. Strong local roots are playing a big role in recovery.


Paris’ Printemps Knows What’s Missing From American Retail

The French department store chain will open its debut US outpost in Manhattan’s Financial District this month, focusing on food and beverage offerings as much as clothes. “We want people to hang out and be lost a little here,” CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said. Will it be enough to survive New York’s competitive multi-brand landscape?

Paris’ Printemps Knows What’s Missing From American Retail

The French department store chain will open its debut US outpost in Manhattan’s Financial District this month, focusing on food and beverage offerings as much as clothes. “We want people to hang out and be lost a little here,” CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said. Will it be enough to survive New York’s competitive multi-brand landscape?


This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week

Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.

This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week

Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.


China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success

Urban Revivo is set to expand globally, opening its first US flagship store in New York City. The label has plans to rapidly grow its international footprint and build a supply chain outside China to compete with Western fashion giants.

China’s Zara Tries Going Global in Hopes of Shein-Like Success

Urban Revivo is set to expand globally, opening its first US flagship store in New York City. The label has plans to rapidly grow its international footprint and build a supply chain outside China to compete with Western fashion giants.


Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit

Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.

Urban Outfitters' Clothing Rental Platform Turns Its First Annual Profit

Rental platform Nuuly reported an operating income of $13.3 million last year, a major benchmark for a concept that’s long been associated with rapid growth and steep losses.


Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.

Revolve Will Test Its Offline Muscle With New LA Store

After opening its first store in Aspen last year, the retailer is continuing its slow push into brick-and-mortar as e-commerce growth slows and shoppers look to buy in person.


At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade

To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.

At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade

To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.


Poor Payors: Assessing the Storm Around Saks

The department store operator’s letter to brands is a sign of a growing power imbalance in the wholesale market that increasingly favours big retailers, threatening the overall health of the fashion ecosystem.

Poor Payors: Assessing the Storm Around Saks

The department store operator’s letter to brands is a sign of a growing power imbalance in the wholesale market that increasingly favours big retailers, threatening the overall health of the fashion ecosystem.


Saks Needs to Earn Back Brands’ Trust

Relations between the owner of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman and its vendors are at an all-time low. But both sides need each other more than they’d like to admit.

Saks Needs to Earn Back Brands’ Trust

Relations between the owner of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman and its vendors are at an all-time low. But both sides need each other more than they’d like to admit.


Saks Wanted to Clear the Air With Brands. The Plan Backfired.

Relations between Saks Global and many of the 2,000-odd brands stocked in its department stores appear to be worse than ever after the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman sent a letter this week setting new payment terms.

Saks Wanted to Clear the Air With Brands. The Plan Backfired.

Relations between Saks Global and many of the 2,000-odd brands stocked in its department stores appear to be worse than ever after the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman sent a letter this week setting new payment terms.