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Fashion Week

The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel

Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’

Fashion Week

The Caterpillar and the Butterfly: Mythmaking at Chanel

Matthieu Blazy’s never-ending research into Gabrielle Chanel’s words and deeds powered another spectacular, varied collection of looks that both ‘crawl’ and ‘fly.’


Fashion Week

Paris Day Eight: Function and Fiction

The tension between function and fiction ran through collections from Gabriela Hearst, Chanel and more on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flacaavento.

Fashion Week

Paris Day Eight: Function and Fiction

The tension between function and fiction ran through collections from Gabriela Hearst, Chanel and more on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week, reports Angelo Flacaavento.


Beauty

LVMH Names Deputy CEO of Beauty Division, Parfums Christian Dior

Philippe Farnier, a longtime LVMH executive, will step into the new role effective immediately, reporting to divisional head Véronique Courtois.

Beauty

LVMH Names Deputy CEO of Beauty Division, Parfums Christian Dior

Philippe Farnier, a longtime LVMH executive, will step into the new role effective immediately, reporting to divisional head Véronique Courtois.


Beauty

Reliance Retail Acquires Pahadi Local

India’s largest retailer has acquired Himalayan skincare brand Pahadi Local amid a global surge in demand for Indian beauty and wellness.

Beauty

Reliance Retail Acquires Pahadi Local

India’s largest retailer has acquired Himalayan skincare brand Pahadi Local amid a global surge in demand for Indian beauty and wellness.


Beauty

The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic

The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?

Beauty

The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic

The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?


Global Markets

China Apparel Makers Brace for Cost Hikes as Oil Price Surges

Chinese manufacturers are facing significant cost increases due to the Iran war, forcing them to absorb rising costs amid fragile global demand.

Global Markets

China Apparel Makers Brace for Cost Hikes as Oil Price Surges

Chinese manufacturers are facing significant cost increases due to the Iran war, forcing them to absorb rising costs amid fragile global demand.


Retail

Sign Up for the BoF Professional Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 17 at 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST for the next BoF Professional Masterclass on The State of Fashion 2026.

Retail

Sign Up for the BoF Professional Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2026

Join us on Tuesday, March 17 at 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST for the next BoF Professional Masterclass on The State of Fashion 2026.


Beauty

Henkel Acquires Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s

The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.

Beauty

Henkel Acquires Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s

The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.


Luxury

Missoni’s Plans Under New Ownership

The Italian knitwear house joins a growing list of heritage brands sold to outside investors. Chief executive Livio Proli discusses the strategy behind Missoni’s next phase.

Luxury

Missoni’s Plans Under New Ownership

The Italian knitwear house joins a growing list of heritage brands sold to outside investors. Chief executive Livio Proli discusses the strategy behind Missoni’s next phase.


Fashion Week

Man Meets Machine, Craft Meets Computer

Junya Watanabe, Issey Miyake and Loewe push technical boundaries; Michael Rider’s Celine adds a human grace note.

Fashion Week

Man Meets Machine, Craft Meets Computer

Junya Watanabe, Issey Miyake and Loewe push technical boundaries; Michael Rider’s Celine adds a human grace note.


Fashion Week

Paris Day Seven: The Importance of Play

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier revamp delivered the sense of playfulness that was missing from Seán McGirr’s McQueen a few hours later, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Paris Day Seven: The Importance of Play

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier revamp delivered the sense of playfulness that was missing from Seán McGirr’s McQueen a few hours later, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Beauty

Muji Is Turning Skincare Into Its Next Growth Engine

The Japanese retailer is betting on its fast-growing, value-for-money skincare products to drive growth at home and abroad.

Beauty

Muji Is Turning Skincare Into Its Next Growth Engine

The Japanese retailer is betting on its fast-growing, value-for-money skincare products to drive growth at home and abroad.