Hermès Opens Bond Street Mega-Boutique
The ultra-luxurious ‘maison’ is a big bet on London’s enduring appeal for luxury shoppers, as the sector struggles to bounce back from a prolonged downturn....
Author : Raven Ward
The Struggle to Save Africa’s Shea Butter Industry
African nations are phasing bans of shea nut exports in a bid to bolster domestic industry. In the short-term, local collectors are feeling the pinch....
Explainer: What Social Media Bans Mean for Marketers
As the UK joins countries like Australia and Malaysia in their efforts to curtail under-16 social media access, brands may need to rethink their marketing...
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Follows Hugo Boss Bid With Offer for Accent Group
In his second takeover bid in a week, retailer billionaire Ashley has offered to purchase the remainder of Frasers’ stake in an Australian footwear business...
Target Names Isaac Mizrahi Creative Director at Large
The appointment marks a homecoming for Mizrahi, who first collaborated with the retailer in 2003....
Human Made Is Acquiring Undercover
The company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo is set to purchase the brand of his longtime friend and fellow innovator, Jun Takahashi....
How YSL Could Win the Designer Makeup Wars
The brand is a precious L’Oréal property as one of the few fashion labels to successfully sell cosmetics, but its future success depends on making...
The High-Profile Bets Kicking Off in Menswear
This season, new design direction for menswear takes shape at Celine, Givenchy and Lanvin. Plus, Simone Rocha hits the runway at Pitti Uomo, and a...
Listen to the Defining Fashion Stories of the Week
You can now listen to a selection of the most important BoF articles of the week, while on the go. Discover the same our agenda-setting...
Rolex Raises Gold Watch Prices Again
Super-rich clients remain undeterred from purchasing investment timepieces even while more middle class customers have stopped spending on luxury....