Asos Says It Will Take ‘Necessary Actions’ After 18% Drop in Sales
Asos has said it will take “necessary actions” to transform its fortunes after the fast fashion retailer’s first-half losses widened and sales fell by nearly a fifth.
Tim Coppens
On: Capitalising on the Perennial Sportswear Boom
Sportswear brands can lean into innovation, technology and collaborations to build credibility with outdoor-focused consumers, explains On's co-founder for The State of Fashion 2024.
Inside the Apparel Team at On with Tim Coppens
On’s apparel designer discusses how collaboration, product innovation and sustainability plays into the design approach at the Roger Federer-backed Swiss sportswear brand.
Retail
News Bites | John Ray Joins Thomas Pink, Tim Coppens Heads to Paris, Harper's Bazaar's E-Commerce Strategy, Green Carpet Challenge Judges Revealed
In today's News Bites, Thomas Pink announces its new creative director and ShopBazaar relaunches while Mira Duma and Elaine Welteroth join the Green Carpet Challenge judging panel.
News Bites | John Ray Joins Thomas Pink, Tim Coppens Heads to Paris, Harper's Bazaar's E-Commerce Strategy, Green Carpet Challenge Judges Revealed
In today's News Bites, Thomas Pink announces its new creative director and ShopBazaar relaunches while Mira Duma and Elaine Welteroth join the Green Carpet Challenge judging panel.
Under Armour Admits It's Still Not Cool Enough
Under Armour reported disappointing earnings on Tuesday, with its sales forecast falling well short of analyst estimates.
At Pitti, Effort Versus Effortlessness
Contemporary masculinity is in flux and Pitti Uomo is a wonderfully precise barometer of what's happening, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
How Can Fashion Brands Capitalise on Instagram Live?
Tim Coppens' decision to stream his Pitti Uomo show on Instagram Live speaks to the potential of the platform’s newest video capabilities for fashion brands.
How a Belgian Fashion Designer Made an Athletic Clothing Line for Fashion Heads
"His latest athletic-minded body of work is true to his oeuvre while still a knockout in its own right."
Power Moves | Under Armour Taps Tim Coppens, Alexander Fury Leaves The Independent
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Tim Coppens Designing New Line for Under Armour
BoF can exclusively reveal that designer Tim Coppens will join Under Armour as executive creative director of Under Armour Sportswear, a new premium line.
Teen Spirit
Tim Coppens' nostalgic, spirited collection, inspired by his youth, was one of the standouts of the week.
Financial Markets
6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In
In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.
6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In
In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.
LVMH Prize Finalists Announced
Twelve talented young designers have been shortlisted for the inaugural LVMH Prize.
The News in Brief
TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill Heads to Fast Track in US Congress
The effort to force TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd to divest its ownership of the social media platform would quickly become law under a plan outlined Wednesday by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Lagardère Group Launches Egyptian Edition of Elle Magazine
The French publisher has appointed Tunis-based firm Nissa Editions Group as the local licensing partner and Cairo-based fashion media veteran Susan Sabet as both managing director and editor-in-chief of the new title.
Report: FTC to Consider Blocking Tapestry’s $8.5 Billion Capri Takeover
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to sue to block Coach parent Tapestry’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings, NYT Dealbook reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Harvey Nichols Appoints New CEO
Harvey Nichols has named Julia Goddard chief executive following the departure of Manju Malhotra — who held the post for 25 years — in late 2023.
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
Adidas Is Seeing Hot Demand for Sambas and Yeezys
The German sportswear company now expects to generate operating profit of around €700 million ($743 million), an increase from the previous target of €500 million.
Sephora, Perfumes and Cosmetics Drive LVMH Sales Growth
Amid a luxury slowdown, strong performance by LVMH’s perfumes and cosmetics and selective retailing divisions show a healthy appetite for beauty.