Fashion Trust Arabia to Hold Next Awards Event in Morocco
Normally hosted in Doha, Qatar, last year’s edition originally slated for October was awarded virtually amid geopolitical tensions and safety concerns in the region.
The Debrief | BoF’s Top Stories of 2024
Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young take a look back at some of BoF’s top stories of the year, spanning topics including Nike’s struggles, Black beauty brands, affiliate marketing and luxury labour practices.
This Week: Nike’s Elliott Hill Takes the Stage
The company’s third-quarter earnings call will provide one of the first opportunities for CEO Elliott Hill to lay out his turnaround plan.
The Debrief | The Future of DEI and ESG in a Hostile Political Environment
Executive editor Brian Baskin sits down with sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to untangle the future of DEI and ESG in a hostile political environment.
This Week: Will Zara’s Charmed Run Continue?
Inditex reports third-quarter results that are expected to show steady growth at its biggest brand, which has built strong defenses against rivals at the top and bottom of the market.
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Retail
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Ralph Lauren: Selling a Dream at Every Price
The American brand is seeing rising sales even as consumers rebel against high prices. For the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025, CEO Patrice Louvet spoke about how pricing and merchandising strategies have set up the company for success in uncertain times.
Retail
The Debrief | The Future of Resale
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
The Debrief | The Future of Resale
Retail editor Cathaleen Chen and e-commerce correspondent Malique Morris join senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin to unpack how resale has evolved from niche to mainstream, and what may be in store for the future of secondhand shopping.
This Week: On Black Friday, It’s Shein and Temu Versus the World
Spending has been sluggish, but retailers have a chance to make up for lost time in a compressed holiday season - if they can find an answer to their online competition.
Beauty
The Debrief | What Happened to Beauty’s Billion-Dollar Brands?
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young is joined by beauty correspondent Daniela Morosini to explore the rise and fall of indie beauty disruptors like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Moprhe, while brands like Glossier stayed on top.
The Debrief | What Happened to Beauty’s Billion-Dollar Brands?
BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young is joined by beauty correspondent Daniela Morosini to explore the rise and fall of indie beauty disruptors like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Moprhe, while brands like Glossier stayed on top.
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The Debrief | Inside Luxury’s Slowdown
Executive editor Brian Baskin and BoF luxury editor Robert Williams dive into the recent downturn in luxury sales, examining what’s behind these shifts and how top brands are grappling with changes in consumer spending.
This Week: Burberry Goes Back to Basics, Again
When times get tough, the British brand tends to lean more heavily on its heritage. A traditionalist makeover is expected to be announced alongside what are expected to be bleak earnings on Nov. 14.
Retail
The Debrief | Why Some Sports Win Big in Fashion — and Others Don’t
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how luxury brands are tapping into the world of sports, from football and Formula 1 to women’s basketball.
The Debrief | Why Some Sports Win Big in Fashion — and Others Don’t
Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and executive editor Brian Baskin are joined by BoF sports correspondent Daniel-Yaw Miller to examine how luxury brands are tapping into the world of sports, from football and Formula 1 to women’s basketball.
This Week: Fashion’s Stake in the US Election
The industry has mostly tried to stay out of a close, bitter race, while quietly preparing for a potential Trump victory.