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The V&A South Kensington’s fashion gallery aims to reopen in 2027 after undergoing a major redesign with support from the British luxury house. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/a0X5soq

China’s Ruohan Nie beat seven other young designer finalists from across Asia to win the 100,000-yuan prize for sustainable innovation in fashion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PzOrqb5

Alison Loehnis, who joined the company in 2007, will leave her post as interim CEO and president in June as YNAP prepares to become part of Mytheresa’s newly formed luxury e-commerce group LuxExperience. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BvnVJwU

The round of funding was led by Encore Consumer Capital, the US-based firm that is banking on the Black-owned clean makeup label becoming the next Tarte. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xWnaz85

Frasers Group’s owner, Mike Ashley, is Boohoo’s largest shareholder, though Frasers CFO Chris Wootton said in a statement that the attempt to block the rebrand was not because Frasers sees Boohoo as a competitor. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rh1Ii3w

Exosomes, which are used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, are mostly derived from plant or salmon cells. But now, some appear to rely on human cell matter, breaching UK and EU regulations. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hEuRfQz

Dean and Dan Caten's Y2K denim brand has terminated its licensing deal with Renzo Rosso's production and distribution arm ahead of its expiration. Staff is seeking to block the move in Italian courts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AnQOMo7

After a brief reprieve, it’ll be all Trump, all the time for the fashion industry as the administration rolls out new tariffs and tries to get a TikTok sale over the line. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/r5ap0xb

Tariffs and talk of territorial conquest won’t stop with America’s northern neighbour. The fashion industry should be watching how Canada pushes back, and think about how they might respond should Trump’s attention turn to them, writes Imran Amed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dyXQBL3

Altofare Group, which oversees a group of Italian suppliers to the luxury world, has hired tax and legal services for advice on its debt, Bloomberg reported. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ORzbXI8

The ready-to-wear outerwear brand is set to appoint LVMH founder Bernard Arnault’s third child, Alexandre Arnault, (currently deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy) to its board after a deal with the French luxury group last year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IAfV64o

The Labour Department is cancelling more than $500 million of funding for programmes that combat child labour, forced labour and human trafficking abroad, further reducing funding for international human rights efforts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sCkYv1a

Holly Thaggard, who founded the US-based suncare label in 2005, will assume a strategic advisor role, according to an internal company message. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/v9YRBbe

As consumers demand more knowledge, professional makeup artists are replacing influencers, creating tutorials that teach valuable techniques and foster brand loyalty without the sales pitch. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/bzn6iSX

As consumers look to spend more on categories like home décor and invest in quality craftsmanship, Belgian homeware brand Serax is poised to capture consumer interest through a strategy anchored in collaboration with designers and responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with Serax’s chief marketing officer, Dries Stuer, to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rQOsj6N

Sales of the Nike Dunk are expected to drop 70 percent over two years as new CEO Elliott Hill scales classic sneakers back to make way for new designs. Hill seeks to remedy Nike’s inventory problem by renewing its longtime strategy of maintaining enough supply scarcity to boost popularity among consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XnVzkJp

Also nominated are Bernard Emié, who led France’s foreign intelligence agency DGSE, and Cécile Béliot-Zind, the CEO of dairy company Bel Group. The changes to the board, Bloomberg reports, will be put to a vote at the company’s shareholders’ meeting on April 30 in Paris. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sp5I1z4

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The athletic brand will be the official provider of footwear and gloves for the most popular US pro sport league. Under Armour has made a comeback since founder Kevin Plank reassumed the CEO role last year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HJwu9tr

The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TD1Y8SL

Over breakfast in Milan, Certilogo and BoF gathered executives from Kering, Moncler, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Missioni, Giuseppe Zanotti and The Attico to discuss the evolving use-cases of the traceability technology driving regulatory frameworks. Now BoF shares key insights from the discussion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ARsWo62

Access unparalleled business intelligence and a peer network of top global executives. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kQjpsie

Early data indicates Target and Walmart’s store traffic has declined since their DEI exit, while Costco’s has grown, signalling that we may be entering a new era of consumer boycotts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/dUbt7DW

The explosion in the hand care category’s popularity demonstrates the strength of appetite for scented products amongst younger shoppers, whilst older consumers increasingly seek out targeted solutions for what they perceive as an area prone to ageing. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5RjHWqY

American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will take the creative reins of the Spanish brand, which grew estimated annual revenues to more than $1.5 billion during Jonathan Anderson’s transformative tenure. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/74T1Xvt

While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uSTJv34

The fast fashion retailer, which reports its first-quarter results Thursday, is aiming to return to growth after a marketing blitz starring Charli XCX. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Tb02snH

The activewear brand’s shares dropped as much as 9.3 percent on Friday after its earnings report signaled that revenue and profitability will continue to fall, marking the sixth straight quarter Nike’s shares have declined after earnings. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6Pkx9lb

An Ontario court approved the retailer’s proposal to liquidate most stores while trying to find restructuring solutions with creditors and landlords on Friday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/h1bxEeC

The Inditex-owned fast fashion retailer’s latest flagship store features more digital integration and spaces designed to encourage shoppers to spend more time in-store. Multinational brands targeting China’s middle-class consumers face a broader spending slowdown and increased local competition. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FJKrtku

The editor-in-chief of newly-relaunched i-D joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the purpose of magazines in the digital age and why we’re shifting from an attention era to retention era. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9WH2nNM

An investigation published last year linked Better Cotton farms in Brazil to environmental and human rights abuses. Efforts to address the issues “fall well short,” according to the NGO behind the report. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4m793fc

Revenue fell 9 percent to $11.3 billion for the quarter ended Feb. 28. That’s better than the 11 percent drop that Wall Street predicted. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TQb0Sy5

From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KyxA0FU

PDD Holdings Inc.’s revenue grew a less-than-anticipated 24% following intensifying domestic competition and elevated US tariffs on Chinese products. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/2WLcKRN

While there’s no clear consensus on what longevity actually means, companies are cashing in on the ambiguity, profiting from a trend that promises more than it can deliver. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RahOo60

Experimental silhouettes are making a comeback as young labels like Duran Lantink, Vautrait and Marie Adam-Leenaerdt reject the industry’s recent focus on commercial, heritage-inflected design. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iouaGM4

Bloomberg reported the sportswear giant’s top strategy and communications executives are leaving the company, adding to the list of senior leadership changes under CEO Elliott Hill, who rejoined Nike in October. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wIQeO0s

China’s biggest sportswear maker saw its operating margin decrease by just over a percentage point last year due to higher spending on branding, sales channels and R&D. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/FNYyXd9

The luxury sector is turning to a roster of faux alternatives to tap into a resurgence in consumer appetite for fluffy fashions. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MAshyQg

If the fast fashion retailer fails to find a last-second partner, Forever 21 plans to rely on shipping goods directly from overseas factories to consumers and other retail outlets, Bloomberg reported. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/zOCf4DZ

Bravo’s flagship franchise has been around for nearly 20 years, but its crossover into the fashion industry has only just begun. For marketers, it represents another opportunity to tap into a cultural asset with a devoted fanbase. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rFQdIWZ

As premium luggage brand Monos looks to expand its retail footprint in the US while cementing itself as a key player in the luggage space with a campaign featuring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, BoF sits down with Monos co-founder and CEO Victor Tam to learn how the brand is communicating value to its customers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TSb4Yeu

Guess, whose shares jumped over 30 percent in early trading on Monday, has formed a special committee to evaluate the proposal, though the deal isn’t guaranteed. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/LR1f2zJ

Faced with US tariffs and slowing luxury spend, Canadian retailers are seeking opportunities to connect with local shoppers through broader assortments and in-person experiences. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/U0IdmL6

With Frasers Group recently ejected from the FTSE 100, cutting profit forecasts and founder Ashley thwarted in an attempt to join the board of the online retailer Boohoo, are there signs his disparate empire is beginning to creak? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3w0RxZ8

Nike will report its first full quarter under new CEO Elliott Hill as the company tries to stage a comeback. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/StQzl8h

The Swedish digital payments company, which reached profitability along with a 24 percent revenue jump in 2024, is targeting a $15 billion valuation as demand for interest-free installment loans accelerates. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wpQ6eBc

The financial markets and fashion fans on social media have rejected Kering’s bet on the zeitgeist-shaping Balenciaga designer to revive its ailing flagship. BoF’s Imran Amed has a different view. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JSe8W2r

As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cMbuKAy

Amid talks to buy Versace, Prada CEO Andrea Guerra travelled to New York accompanied by Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of the group's leading shareholders Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, according to a close source. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wnpSBP7

The group sharply underperformed French luxury peers following the news, which proved controversial on social media. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UJIY471

Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OK0bNS2

The US retailer indicates a soft start to 2025 amid a global beauty slowdown. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4QjTZrt

Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli claimed its operating profit had risen almost 13 percent in 2024 and expects sales growth of approximately 10 percent in the next two years. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0F2oQR6

The women’s sneaker market is growing alongside rising interest in women’s sports and casualised dress codes that prioritise comfort. Yet there’s more to addressing female sneaker shoppers than just releasing another trendy low-profile silhouette. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mgUEelY

The Trump administration’s push to reduce federal budgets and severe resource constraints, including staff shortages and spending caps, have delayed the FTC’s trial against Amazon over its Prime subscription practices. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0hsl6mJ

The Italian brand’s current chief Damien Bertrand will become deputy CEO at Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile, Fendi’s CEO Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou will move to Dior. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/59k3H0I

Facing uncertainty around tariffs and fears of a potential recession, the strongest and weakest fashion companies alike have issued a cautious outlook for 2025. Even so, low consumer confidence does not guarantee a pullback from spending. For the savviest players, there is still room for growth. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/g1FZAQc

The importance of a recipe — not a formula — was on display at Chanel, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent on the last day of Paris Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Efa4QYd

Paulmann founded Chile’s Cencosud SA, South America’s largest retailer by sales and shaped an empire that spans supermarkets, department stores, and shopping malls across Latin America. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday in Germany. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mXA4yCd

The German sportswear brand expects currency-adjusted sales to grow in the low- to mid-single-digit range, it said in a statement. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/X5oaHkn

DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ELn3itc

A heightened sense of intimacy ran through shows as varied as Sacai and Louis Vuitton on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/rZGWFlc

L’Oréal’s Effaclar Duo, sold under the French company’s La Roche-Posay brand, is made with benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacteria to help treat acne. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ALWbi9V

The company has gained new backing from Taranis, an investment firm owned by oil company Perenco, and additional funds from investors including Zara-owner Inditex as it looks to bring its recycling capabilities to commercial scale. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/vcDEiSo

On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/J8W6eGn

At its Paris Fashion Week show, Coperni unveiled its version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which have been a surprising success for wearable technology. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/hwXZ6Ns

Some of the biggest and hottest luxury brands close out Paris Fashion Week, after which M&A and long-awaited designer appointments will again dominate the news cycle. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/uj8F5aw

On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ROnZakK

Turning around the Italian icon will be a significant challenge for Prada Group and could distract top managers from scaling its core brands, but the gamble may be worth it if the price is right. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AQc5mTF

On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/P59cKpA

Hudson’s Bay is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing and delaying payments to suppliers, according to sources familiar with the matter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/WayrmEN

The beauty company says the lawsuit based on a November 2024 short-seller report is “meritless.” from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IYds2UH

The Bicester Collection launches the third edition of the Unlock Her Future prize — an entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting women social impact entrepreneurs focused on furthering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. BoF sits down with The Bicester Collection’s chief culture officer, Chantal Khoueiry, to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Sofl8u7

On the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week, Rick Owens and Chloé offered antidotes to today’s highly curated times. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/VkUMPGv

The US President temporarily delayed tariffs on goods from its neighbouring countries, shelving duties until April after facing pushback from businesses and warnings of significant price increases for US consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Fhf3IQZ

Logo pins have been a recurring theme during Fashion Month — and also have a beauty tie-in. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/jPhwAdk

The company appointed three new directors to its board, including Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey Smith, as part of an agreement to resolve a months-long dispute over the company’s performance in the skincare and beauty segment. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/8IOWjLz

Abercrombie & Fitch forecast weaker annual sales growth and warned of softer demand for its namesake brand, citing higher freight costs, more promotions, and the impact of US tariffs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ETStdNu

The Independents and Alexandre de Betak Launch L’Incubateur to Support Emerging Creative Talent from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/NI60g7t

Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the history of femininity, while Alaïa’s Pieter Mulier probed the history of beauty ideals and Undercover’s Jun Takahashi mined his own history. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZSN4D5O

The president’s remarks come at a pivotal point for markets. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/MZa5yjH

Givenchy, Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten will reveal new creative visions this week ahead of anticipated reboots at Chanel, Gucci, Dior and others. Can refreshed runway collections combat consumer fatigue? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HvxMB7r

As the luxury watch brand celebrated its 270th anniversary, BoF’s Nick Blunden moderated a panel featuring Vacheron Constantin’s heritage and style director Christian Selmoni, author and artist Alia Al Shamsi, and editor of The National’s Luxury Magazine Nasri Atallah, to unpack how heritage brands can resonate authentically in the UAE. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gGKcziA

US President Donald Trump declared there is no chance of preventing the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from taking effect on Tuesday. The news sparked concerns over the potential economic impact and sent financial markets into turmoil. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1pwgYrQ

The French department store chain will open its debut US outpost in Manhattan’s Financial District this month, focusing on food and beverage offerings as much as clothes. “We want people to hang out and be lost a little here,” CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said. Will it be enough to survive New York’s competitive multi-brand landscape? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/6LzYWsh

In a new collaboration with Marni, the running brand known for its chunky, cushioned midsoles is looking to catch the eye of a new fashion audience — without compromising the performance DNA that’s made it an emerging sneaker powerhouse. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/qf1SogO

Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s Institution, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/OCYdGqD

The Milan-based company and Capri could finalise a deal for the Italian luxury clothier this month, according to people familiar with the matter. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/g5n4qtF

Fashion’s biggest firms opened fewer stores last year in 2024 as the luxury slowdown hit the world’s most desirable shopping locales. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/oS3HV0g

Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/eOZgYsT

On the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week, designers at Bally, Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana explored the elasticity of brand DNA. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/0OsynVX