Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune
Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.
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This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.
This Decade in China: Part Two
BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.
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Machine-A's Mia Poirier: 'Fashion Is a Reflection of What's Going on in Society'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Mia Poirier, business manager at Machine-A.
Machine-A's Mia Poirier: 'Fashion Is a Reflection of What's Going on in Society'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Mia Poirier, business manager at Machine-A.
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Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
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Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
Virgil Abloh, Naomi Campbell and Nick Knight Collaborate on CIFF Project
Curated by Machine-A founder Stavros Karelis and Sami Janjer, the project titled ‘Enlightenment’ aims to raise awareness for the Little Sun Foundation.
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#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers
The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.
#BoF500 — The New Class: Retailers
The best retailers curate and dramatise fashion collections to excite consumers to buy.
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Students At Work
While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.
Students At Work
While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.
Retail
Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho
A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.
Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho
A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.
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The News in Brief
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.
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.