BoF looks back at the news that changed the industry this year — and will define the fashion agenda in 2025.
The brand’s CEO of five years, Shira Sue Carmi, will step down on Dec. 31; longtime chief operating officer Marta Lastra — recently promoted to president — will work closely with the designer to lead the company.
Looking to repeat last year’s marketing phenomenon, a slew of brands have dropped collaborations tied to the much-anticipated film’s release this week.
Fashion insiders are reckoning with the sweeping implications — policy and beyond — of a second administration under Donald Trump.
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A number of start-ups are expanding beyond denim, opening stores and navigating an increasingly competitive and fragmented market by staying close to their consumer.
After a Taylor Swift-related surge in viewership and buzz last season, the NFL is partnering with New York-based Veronica Beard to capitalise on the fashion opportunity.
The Paris-based independent brand, known for its eye-popping marketing stunts, playful bags and dramatic runway shows, was met with a massive crowd for the ribbon cutting of its first stateside store in New York’s SoHo.
Tapping into trendiness represents a huge growth opportunity for brands with roots and uses in specific communities, but it can be a double edged sword.
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More brands are dressing their VIP runway attendees in coordinating looks to propel focus on one particular item, in hopes of driving buzz — and sales.
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since the pandemic will make borrowing cheaper. Ideally, it will ease pressure on some brands and retailers, encourage investment and drive more spending from shoppers.
Big names, extravagant productions, a Google-sponsored shuttle bus and an overall sense of high energy all helped breathe new life into the shows this season.
Gap, Foot Locker, Abercrombie and other retailers issued cautious outlooks for the remainder of the year even as they reported strong second-quarter sales. It’s the latest indication that all is not well with American consumers.
Gap, Foot Locker, Abercrombie and other retailers issued cautious outlooks for the remainder of the year even as they reported strong second-quarter sales. It’s the latest indication that all is not well with American consumers.
Kerry Taylor and Paris-based Maurice Auction will host a sale of over 300 pieces of clothing and other items from the period between 1988 to 1994, when the designer was first breaking out in fashion.
The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner saw shares fall after it reaffirmed prior guidance of revenue down 6 to 7 percent for the year and cut its earnings per share forecast.
Ownership of the cult retailer, known for stocking emerging fashion brands, was transferred to a group of private investors.
The watch site tapped editor James Stacey to lead the next phase of editorial output following its acquisition by Watches of Switzerland in October.
Chief executive Wen Zhou will continue to lead the brand, which she and Lim co-founded in 2005.
Former Dazed and Confused art director Jamie Reid and Ssense head of digital content Steff Yotka will join the cult magazine, in the midst of a revamp under new owner Karlie Kloss.
Former Shopbop brand president Shira Suveyke Snyder is stepping into the top executive role at the company.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced nominees for its annual fashion awards, which will take place on Oct. 28.
