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When Two CEOs Are Better Than One
When Warby Parker co-CEOs Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa first pitched their eyewear startup to venture capitalists, investors weren’t just sceptical about their plan to …
Princess Olympia of Greece celebrates luxury brand’s ‘commitment to supporting female artisans in Colombia’ [Exclusive]
A Princess in Palm Beach. Princess Olympia of Greece recently hosted an intimate breakfast at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach Florida. Pollo ropa vieja, …
Worldview | Panic Grips Asia’s Factories Despite US Tariff Pause
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Middle East manufacturers, Chinese duty-free stocks and Sao …
Worldview | Africa’s Garment Factories Raise Alarm Over US Tariffs
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the impact of Trump’s tariffs on manufacturers in India and Pakistan, relief among Latin …
Worldview | Moscow Fashion Week Turns to Russia’s Far-Flung Regions
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Prada’s disgraced Korean brand ambassador, US-China textile trade tensions and Indian designers’ Ramadan controversy. …
Worldview: Ukraine’s Adaptive Fashion for the War Wounded
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Bharat Tex trade show, Budapest Central European Fashion Week and Net-a-Porter’s China exit. …
Worldview: A Quarter-Century of Indian Design at Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Nigeria’s declining textile sector, Myanmar’s earthquake disruptions and Chinese factories in Kazakhstan, Bangladesh and …
For Canadians, Trump’s ‘51st State’ Talk Is No Joke
Dear BoF Community, I may have left Montréal more than 25 years ago to relocate to London — and never moved back — but I’m …
The BoF Podcast | Coldplay’s Guy Berryman Says He Makes Clothes the Way He Makes Music
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How Fashion’s Rising Stars Are Surviving the Luxury Slump
Satoshi Kuwata’s story reads like a fashion fairy tale. In 2023, the Setchu designer won fashion’s most prestigious award, the LVMH Prize for Young Designers. …
Cynthia Erivo was making boss moves at the NAACP Awards
Cynthia Erivo attended the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, where she was nominated for both Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture …
Poor Payors: Assessing the Storm Around Saks
Dear BoF Community, Late last week, we started to receive DMs and WhatsApp messages with screenshots of a letter written by Saks Global CEO Marc …
How Alexia María turned a dream into a thriving fashion brand that redefines elegance
Turning a passion into a thriving business is no small feat—especially in the world of luxury fashion. But for Alexia María, her dream of creating …
Harper Beckham is all smiles in timeless look celebrating dad David Beckham’s big night
Harper Beckham was happy to be celebrating her dad David Beckham’s recent collaboration with BOSS. The Beckhams posed together for a photo, showing how proud they …
Puig Posts 14% Rise in Holiday Sales
Spanish fashion and fragrance company Puig reported a 14.3 percent rise in fourth-quarter sales on Thursday, beating analyst expectations for the key holiday period. The …
Fashion Events 2025: Update Your Calendar!
A fresh new year means a new calendar full of exciting fashion events to look forward to! Each year brings new trends, one-of-a-kind exhibitions, and …
Why Japanese E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Betting Big on AI
“We need a revolution,” said Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten’s head of fashion Ryo Matsumura. “Brands need to express their image and identity to consumers, but …
Condé Nast Takes Over Vogue Arabia and GQ Middle East from Licensees
Vogue Arabia and GQ Middle East have become part of Condé Nast’s owned portfolio operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previously published under a license …
The BoF Podcast | How Independent Brands Can Thrive in a Fashion World Ruled by Giants
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