On’s Margins Look More Like Luxury Than Sneakers. Can It Last?
The Swiss footwear and apparel company’s gross margin far outpaces that of its industry rivals, hovering closer to the levels seen at luxury brands. But...
Author : Raven Ward
Swatch Shuts Stores After Audemars Piguet Collaboration Sparks Frenzy
The Swiss watchmaker closed boutiques and cancelled the launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch on Saturday after crowds swarmed stores around the world including...
Gucci for the People: A Times Square Takeover
Demna’s revamp of the Italian mega-label came into further focus with a cruise show staged in the middle of New York’s iconic Times Square, reports...
Milan Fashion Week Will Ask Brands Not to Show Fur
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion will no longer promote fur at events or on social media....
The BoF Podcast | What’s Really Happening in Luxury Right Now
In their regular conversation with System Magazine, Imran Amed and Bernstein’s Luca Solca cut through the noise on Chanel’s frenzy, Gucci’s work-in-progress reset and why...
The Tricky Business of Dupe-Fluencing
Influencers know their audiences want dupes. Fashion brands hate when they share them. It’s created a new tension that speaks to the shifting dynamics in...
LVMH Sells Marc Jacobs to WHP Global
Jacobs will remain in his role as creative director....
Gap Names Lourdes Arocho as SVP and Head of Licensing
The appointment comes as the retailer doubles down on its ‘fashiontainment’ strategy to bridge the gap between apparel and pop culture....
Acne’s Big Breakout Moment
Despite affecting more than 1.7 billion people globally, acne care has been slow to innovate. Now a cohort of challenger skincare labels, from the likes...
Acne’s Big Breakout Moment
Despite affecting more than 1.7 billion people globally, acne care has been slow to innovate. Now a cohort of challenger skincare labels, from the likes...