Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
designer-collaboration
Luxury
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
Why an LVMH-Tiffany Deal Makes Sense
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Ikea, LVMH's play for Tiffany, Hedi Slimane's first fragrance collection for Celine and Halloween's spooky fashion moment. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet here.
News & Analysis
Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.
Reebok Deepens Ties With Pyer Moss
The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond is extending his relationship with Reebok and announcing a new platform for innovative, fashion-forward projects that the sports brand will hopefully bring more relevance to its product offering.
China
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
Why H&M Is Using Kung Fu to Boost Its Business
With its latest martial arts-inspired collaboration, the brand joins the ranks of Converse, Swarovski and Levi’s as more global players partner with Chinese designers in the hopes of boosting profits. Will it work?
News & Analysis
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
Diesel and A-Cold-Wall to Collaborate on Denim Capsule Collection
The Italian brand is linking with streetwear wunderkind Samuel Ross for the fourth iteration of its Red Tag project.
News & Analysis
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
Rent the Runway Launches Exclusive Designer Lines
By offering designers access to customer data — and a cut of the proceeds — the rental platform is further challenging the position of department stores and other multi-brand retailers.
News & Analysis
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
Peak Collaboration? Not for Virgil Abloh
The designer is teaming up with Mr Porter to release Off-White's largest collaboration yet.
News & Analysis
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Virgil Abloh's First Louis Vuitton Drop Is Here
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh's first drop for Louis Vuitton, slower growth at Kering and H&M's Moschino collaboration. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Retail
Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?
The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.
Is Arielle Charnas the Future of Fashion?
The influencer has turned her 1 million Instagram followers into the beginnings of a fashion empire and a partnership with Nordstrom that drove over $4 million in sales in a single day.
Retail
Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.
Inside Birkenstock’s Tumultuous Relationship With Fashion
The 244-year-old sandal brand is opening its first boutique in the US and will unveil a new online store for collaborations later this year.
News & Analysis
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
News & Analysis
Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.
Hood by Air's Shayne Oliver Collaborates with Colmar
With his brand still on hiatus, the designer has entered a three-season partnership with Colmar, launching on September 18.
The News in Brief
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.