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.
manufacturing
Retail
The $100 Billion Shein Phenomenon, Explained
BoF breaks down how the fast-fashion disruptor has built a global business that now rivals incumbent players like Zara and H&M.
The $100 Billion Shein Phenomenon, Explained
BoF breaks down how the fast-fashion disruptor has built a global business that now rivals incumbent players like Zara and H&M.
Beauty
Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom
Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.
Inside the Prestige Hair Care Boom
Sales of high-end hair products grew 32 percent in 2021 and more brands are debuting science-backed scalp serums and hair repair treatments in response to customer demand.
Retail
The Race to Develop the Best Sports Bra
Brands like Adidas and Gymshark are spending time, money and resources to update their sports bras, a product they see as crucial to winning over female customers.
The Race to Develop the Best Sports Bra
Brands like Adidas and Gymshark are spending time, money and resources to update their sports bras, a product they see as crucial to winning over female customers.
Retail
How to Fix Fashion’s Supply Chain? Begin With Culture
Change begins within a company, starting with C-suite executives and the value system they create.
How to Fix Fashion’s Supply Chain? Begin With Culture
Change begins within a company, starting with C-suite executives and the value system they create.
Retail
BoF LIVE: Building Resilience & Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Please join us on Wednesday, March 23 at 16:00 BST for #BoFLIVE to hear BoF’s Diana Lee and Rahul Malik in conversation with Amanda Martin, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of Neiman Marcus Group, and Kathleen Talbot, chief sustainability officer & VP operations of Reformation, as they do a deep dive into our special report on the necessary evolution in fashion’s supply chain.
BoF LIVE: Building Resilience & Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Please join us on Wednesday, March 23 at 16:00 BST for #BoFLIVE to hear BoF’s Diana Lee and Rahul Malik in conversation with Amanda Martin, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer of Neiman Marcus Group, and Kathleen Talbot, chief sustainability officer & VP operations of Reformation, as they do a deep dive into our special report on the necessary evolution in fashion’s supply chain.
Retail
Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations
As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.
Fashion’s 5 Most Promising Supply Chain Innovations
As the pandemic wreaked havoc on global logistics, investors poured $65.6 billion into supply chain start-ups last year that promise to revolutionise everything from warehouse automation to shipping.
Workplace & Talent
The Hottest Job in Fashion? Knitwear Designer
A thriving leisurewear market, rising sustainability ambitions and the quest for fashion’s next “it” category have all pushed knitwear designers to the front of the industry’s pecking order.
The Hottest Job in Fashion? Knitwear Designer
A thriving leisurewear market, rising sustainability ambitions and the quest for fashion’s next “it” category have all pushed knitwear designers to the front of the industry’s pecking order.
Luxury
What Will Sanctions Against Russian Diamonds Mean for Jewellery?
The sanctions against the Russian diamonds now have the diamond trade at the centre of the war, and could send jewellery companies reeling.
What Will Sanctions Against Russian Diamonds Mean for Jewellery?
The sanctions against the Russian diamonds now have the diamond trade at the centre of the war, and could send jewellery companies reeling.
Sustainability
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
Retail
BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.
BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain
Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.
China
Shein Has a Serious New Competitor
One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.
Shein Has a Serious New Competitor
One of many fast fashion players from China trying to use the Shein playbook to chip away at Boohoo and Fashion Nova is a new brand from e-commerce giant Alibaba.
Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week Is Back to Its Pre-Pandemic Glory. What’s Changed?
This week, everyone will be talking about a packed schedule in Milan, Farfetch’s results and its ongoing talks with Richemont, plus the OECD’s annual forum on responsible supply chains.
Milan Fashion Week Is Back to Its Pre-Pandemic Glory. What’s Changed?
This week, everyone will be talking about a packed schedule in Milan, Farfetch’s results and its ongoing talks with Richemont, plus the OECD’s annual forum on responsible supply chains.
The News in Brief
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.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.