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.
Creative Class
Cameron Russell Confronts Sex, Power and Exploitation in Modelling — Book Excerpt
In an exclusive extract from her new memoir ‘How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone’ the model and activist examines the dark side of the industry — and her complicity in it.
The BoF Podcast | The Retail Philosopher Creating Waves in Egypt and Beyond
Brand architect and art director joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the philosophy that underpins his groundbreaking retail and hospitality concepts.
The BoF Podcast | Avery Trufelman on the Meaning Behind the Clothes We Wear
Avery Trufelman, host of the fashion podcast “Articles of Interest,” joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the multi-faceted layers behind the aesthetics of fashion.
The BoF Podcast | Kevin Macdonald Probes John Galliano’s Soul
The award-winning director of ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ tells Tim Blanks why the designer doesn’t expect forgiveness but would love a little understanding.
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The BoF Podcast | Pat Boguslawski Is the Secret Weapon Behind John Galliano’s Fashion Drama
Pat Boguslawski, the model whisperer responsible for the seductive theatricality of Galliano’s Margiela shows, talks to Tim Blanks.
Creating Cultural Moments in the Age of Algorithms
Can Gap create mass cultural relevance in a fragmented world? This week’s Grammys and Edward Enninful’s final Vogue cover may offer lessons for the brand’s new creative head Zac Posen, writes Imran Amed.
The BoF Podcast | Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson on Balancing Creativity and Commerce
Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson and Emmy Award-winning actor and director Dan Levy in conversation at VOICES 2023.
Matthew Williams to Exit Givenchy
The American designer will depart the LVMH-owned fashion house effective January 1st with succession plans yet to be announced.
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The BoF Podcast | Es Devlin on Collaboration, Creativity and Stage Craft
The pioneering set designer speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about how she’s set the stage for some of fashion’s most talked-about immersive experiences.
Ezra Petronio: Art Director In Excelsis
The fashion Renaissance man talks to Tim Blanks about the role of the art director, the activist roots of Self Service, how megabrands have reshaped the industry and why social media is a bubble he hopes will burst.
The Divine Decadence of Helmut Newton
The life and work of the taboo-busting photographer continue to enthral and scandalise in equal measure, writes Tim Blanks.
Kering Lags Luxury Peers
Quarterly sales fell by 13 percent, with weakness at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, as well as work-in-progress Gucci, as the group struggles to cope with slowing luxury demand.
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.