Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
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Sports
This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)
Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.
This Week: Fashion’s Biggest Sports Week Ever (Until the Next One)
Thom Browne, Abercrombie & Fitch and Tecovas are among the brands with Super Bowl activations. Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics kick off in Milan.
Marketing
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
How Fashion Picks Its Hip-Hop Style Icons
As fashion continues to tap into hip-hop for celeb marketing opportunities, it is searching for fresh faces beyond the same superstar partnerships.
Creative Class
DJ Black Coffee on Breaking Barriers and Building Global Credibility | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, the South African DJ speaks with BoF founder Imran Amed about his path to global success and how he is reshaping perceptions of Africa through music, fashion and talent development.
DJ Black Coffee on Breaking Barriers and Building Global Credibility | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, the South African DJ speaks with BoF founder Imran Amed about his path to global success and how he is reshaping perceptions of Africa through music, fashion and talent development.
Luxury
How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
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Global Markets
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas
Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.
Media
Fourth ‘Vogue World’ Reimagines Hollywood’s Lost Magic
The Los Angeles iteration of Vogue’s annual runway entertainment event aimed to revitalise the city’s beleaguered film industry through fashion tie-ups.
Fourth ‘Vogue World’ Reimagines Hollywood’s Lost Magic
The Los Angeles iteration of Vogue’s annual runway entertainment event aimed to revitalise the city’s beleaguered film industry through fashion tie-ups.
Marketing
How Favorite Daughter Benefitted From the Netflix Effect
The womenswear business, which has crossed $100 million in annual sales, has tapped the power of pop culture thanks to its appearances on Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” created and written by Erin Foster, one of the brand’s founders.
How Favorite Daughter Benefitted From the Netflix Effect
The womenswear business, which has crossed $100 million in annual sales, has tapped the power of pop culture thanks to its appearances on Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” created and written by Erin Foster, one of the brand’s founders.
Beauty
‘Gilmore Girls’ and the Art of Nostalgia Marketing
With a 'Gilmore Girls' collaboration, Bliss continues its strategy to court Millennial and Gen-X shoppers; in a marketplace increasingly saturated by Y2K references, it may take more than a beloved name to win them over.
‘Gilmore Girls’ and the Art of Nostalgia Marketing
With a 'Gilmore Girls' collaboration, Bliss continues its strategy to court Millennial and Gen-X shoppers; in a marketplace increasingly saturated by Y2K references, it may take more than a beloved name to win them over.
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Fashion Week
H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp
The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.
H&M Makes London Fashion Week Return Amid Brand Revamp
The brand’s first runway show in seven years marks its latest effort to demonstrate its fashion chops, as it struggles to carve out a distinct position in a crowded market.
Luxury
Shrinking Audiences, a Cash Crisis and Rivals on the Rise: What’s Gone Wrong at Tate?
The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art.
Shrinking Audiences, a Cash Crisis and Rivals on the Rise: What’s Gone Wrong at Tate?
The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art.
Marketing
Why Brands Are Creating Their Own TV Shows
As brands seek new ways of connecting with ad-weary consumers, they are experimenting with series-style content that allows them to lean into humour, tell more elaborate stories and keep customers engaged over time.
Why Brands Are Creating Their Own TV Shows
As brands seek new ways of connecting with ad-weary consumers, they are experimenting with series-style content that allows them to lean into humour, tell more elaborate stories and keep customers engaged over time.
Marketing
Brands Are Using OnlyFans Stars to Make Sex Sell, Again
After years of risk aversion, brands are returning to more sex-centric advertising. The new twist on the age-old tactic incorporates everything from OnlyFans creators to steamy novels.
Brands Are Using OnlyFans Stars to Make Sex Sell, Again
After years of risk aversion, brands are returning to more sex-centric advertising. The new twist on the age-old tactic incorporates everything from OnlyFans creators to steamy novels.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.