The Business of Fashion

Milan Day Two: A Big Debut and a Second Coming

The masculine and feminine faced off — how very Milanese! — at Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first show for Fendi and Simone Bellotti’s sophomore outing…

The Great Fashion Reset

As major luxury retailers from Saks to Ssense struggle, independent boutiques are making a comeback.

Preparing Students for Fashion’s Future at Istituto Europeo di Design

IED Milano is evolving its postgraduate programmes to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, with a new summer talks series educating…

How Afro Fashion Association Empowers Underrepresented Designers

Michelle Ngonmo’s talent incubator, founded in Italy in 2015, platforms and supports BIPOC fashion talent and creatives while building bridges b…

Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director

The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink…

Kering Seen Closing Property Deal in Early 2025 to Cut Debt Load

The closing of the deal could come in early 2025, as the company signaled earlier this year.

?The Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary’: Adrian Appiolaza’s Moschino Vision Takes Shape

Under new creative direction, the Italian fashion house is rebalancing its surrealist, campy image with a more grounded silhouette. ‘It was impo…

EssilorLuxottica to Buy Supreme for $1.5 Billion

The French-Italian eyewear giant has agreed to buy the streetwear juggernaut from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash, adding another lifestyle br…

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry

Gucci Westman, Heela Yang, Danessa Myricks and more spoke at The Business of Beauty Global Forum’s second session.

Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile

Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week intensified this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Pr…

Report: Kering and Essilorluxottica Possible Suitors for Italy’s Marcolin

Gucci-owner Kering and Ray-Ban parent EssilorLuxottica are among the suitors for Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin, according to sources cit…

Tod’s Group to Go Private in Deal with L Catterton

Ties run deep between the Della Valle family that controls Tod’s and L Catterton backer LVMH. The delisting could allow Tod’s to invest heavily…

The Year Ahead: How Gen AI Is Reshaping Fashion’s Creativity

After generative AI’s breakout year in 2023, The State of Fashion 2024 examines emerging use cases across creative industries.

EU ‘Very Close’ to Finalising Russian Diamond Ban, Says Belgian PM

Western countries are “very close” to finalising a ban on Russian diamonds from retail markets in countries that are already sanctioning Kremlin…

Aquazzura Launches Handbag Line at Paris Event

Bags have long been the key driver of luxury brands’ profitability, but the category can be notoriously difficult to crack.

5 Ways Retailers Can Gain an Edge Using Data

Given the amount of data fashion businesses are able to collect these days, it can be hard to pick out the information that matters. BoF spoke w…

Paris to Salute Alber Elbaz

This week, everyone will be talking about the close of Paris Fashion Week, including a tribute to the late Alber Elbaz, plus the industry will g…

Sex Is Back. Are Consumers Ready?

After a year in isolation, brands are banking on consumers’ bubbling desire. But communicating that looks different than it did before the pande…