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.
emerging-designers
Retail
3 Niche Best-Sellers: Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts
Empowered by social media, emerging luxury labels Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts have swiftly become best-sellers at influential stockists.
3 Niche Best-Sellers: Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts
Empowered by social media, emerging luxury labels Magda Butrym, Attico and Saks Potts have swiftly become best-sellers at influential stockists.
News & Analysis
5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.
5 Lessons in Building a Fashion Business
Since its inception in 2011, the BFC's Fashion Trust has awarded nearly £1 million to 32 designers. Recipients of the grant tell BoF about the lessons they have learnt.
News & Analysis
Around the World in 81 Designers
BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.
Around the World in 81 Designers
BoF spotlights the countries making the biggest mark at London’s sixth annual International Fashion Showcase.
News & Analysis
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
Halpern's Glamorous Escape
This month, our Spotlight shines on London-based designer Michael Halpern, whose sequin-heavy eveningwear has attracted influential global stockists.
News & Analysis
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
Meet the Class of 2017: Central Saint Martins' Top 6 MA Graduates
BoF spotlights the six most promising graduate designers presenting their collections today at Central Saint Martins' MA runway show.
News & Analysis
How Do Young Designers Afford Fashion Week?
"With big names occupying the official schedule and a total of more than 300 presentations spread over nine days, it’s hard for up-and-comers to
How Do Young Designers Afford Fashion Week?
"With big names occupying the official schedule and a total of more than 300 presentations spread over nine days, it’s hard for up-and-comers to
News & Analysis
Wendelborn's Eclectic Woman
This month, our Spotlight shines on Protagonist co-founder Kate Wendelborn, whose hands-on creative process is a key success factor for her namesake womenswear brand.
Wendelborn's Eclectic Woman
This month, our Spotlight shines on Protagonist co-founder Kate Wendelborn, whose hands-on creative process is a key success factor for her namesake womenswear brand.
News & Analysis
Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
News & Analysis
Michelle Obama Didn’t Like to Discuss Her Clothes, But They Spoke Volumes
"She energised designers, editors and stylists with her fashion-forward wardrobe choices. She made industry insiders stand taller both at home and
Michelle Obama Didn’t Like to Discuss Her Clothes, But They Spoke Volumes
"She energised designers, editors and stylists with her fashion-forward wardrobe choices. She made industry insiders stand taller both at home and
News & Analysis
Bruta's State-of-the-Art Shirting
Shirt label Bruta has secured globally influential stockists in its second year thanks to a restrained but impactful aesthetic and accessible pricing.
Bruta's State-of-the-Art Shirting
Shirt label Bruta has secured globally influential stockists in its second year thanks to a restrained but impactful aesthetic and accessible pricing.
China
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
News & Analysis
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.
The News in Brief
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.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.