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Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

27 July 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

27 July 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.

Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity

27 July 2017 • By Ed Filipowski

27 July 2017 • By Ed Filipowski

It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.

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Dissecting the Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Deal

What does Michael Kors’ $1.2 billion acquisition of Jimmy Choo mean for the high-end shoemaker and the accessible luxury giant?

Don’t Call It Unisex: Avoc’s Gender-Neutral Utopia

This month’s Spotlight shines on Parisian brand Avoc, which recently won the Creative Brand Prize at the ANDAM Awards.

Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi

With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.

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Dissecting the Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Deal

Dissecting the Jimmy Choo Michael Kors Deal

Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty

Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty

Don’t Call It Unisex: Avoc’s Gender-Neutral Utopia

Don’t Call It Unisex: Avoc’s Gender-Neutral Utopia

How Bella Freud Is Sustaining Success in Her Second Act

How Bella Freud Is Sustaining Success in Her Second Act

In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback

In US, Independent Stores Stage a Comeback

News & Analysis

Will Marc Jacobs Step Back From His Namesake Brand?

27 July 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

As incoming chief executive Eric Marechalle takes control of the troubled LVMH-owned brand, it's unclear how involved Mr Marc Jacobs will be in the company's turnaround strategy.

Op-Ed | NYFW: Stop the Negativity

27 July 2017 • By Ed Filipowski

It’s time for the fashion industry to stop fixating on what’s wrong with New York Fashion Week and start embracing new ideas that can take us forward, argues Ed Filipowski.

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Women@Dior: A Mentorship Programme Empowering Young Women

23 July 2017 • By BoF Team

23 July 2017 • By BoF Team

As part of a new media partnership with Christian Dior, BoF takes you inside the Parisian maison to witness the launch of the Women@Dior mentorship programme, which now encompasses 10 global cities and over 200 students.

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Is Matchesfashion Readying for a Sale?

27 July 2017 • By Tamara Abraham

27 July 2017 • By Tamara Abraham

The luxury fashion retailer, which reported revenue of £204 million in 2016, is seeking advisors to manage a sale, BoF has learned.

Social Goods | What the Pirelli Calendar Says About Race, the Future of the Retail Worker

26 July 2017 • By Victoria Berezhna

26 July 2017 • By Victoria Berezhna

This week, the Pirelli Calendar's message about diversity, and what will become of the retail worker as the "apocalypse" looms?

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Beam Me Up Gucci: New Campaign Takes a Lead from '60s Sci-Fi

25 July 2017 • By Christopher Morency

25 July 2017 • By Christopher Morency

With its new science fiction-inspired Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, the Italian brand underscores its willingness to break the traditional luxury communications mould.

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Cultural Appropriation: Theft or Innovation?

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Some see cultural appropriation as inherently disrespectful, while others see it as vital to creative expression and innovation. Who’s right?

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