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The BoF Podcast: Retail Prophet Doug Stephens on the Most Important Store Metric

The futurist speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about what brands should really be focusing on as a measure of brick-and-mortar store success.

Retail

The BoF Podcast: Retail Prophet Doug Stephens on the Most Important Store Metric

The futurist speaks with BoF Chief Correspondent Lauren Sherman about what brands should really be focusing on as a measure of brick-and-mortar store success.


News & Analysis

For Brands Big and Small, Fashion Archives Can Be a Powerful Asset

Fashion brands, both emerging and established, have been investing significant resources in building and maintaining their archives. BoF investigates.

News & Analysis

For Brands Big and Small, Fashion Archives Can Be a Powerful Asset

Fashion brands, both emerging and established, have been investing significant resources in building and maintaining their archives. BoF investigates.


News & Analysis

Inside the Designer Bridal Boom

From Sophia Kokosalaki and Oscar de la Renta to Net-a-Porter and Browns, a wide range of ready-to-wear designers and luxury fashion retailers are capitalising on the rise and rise of designer bridalwear.

News & Analysis

Inside the Designer Bridal Boom

From Sophia Kokosalaki and Oscar de la Renta to Net-a-Porter and Browns, a wide range of ready-to-wear designers and luxury fashion retailers are capitalising on the rise and rise of designer bridalwear.


News & Analysis

Vanessa Traina’s Foray into E-Commerce

With her latest project, stylist and muse Vanessa Traina is lending her pared-back, modern aesthetic to curated e-commerce venture The Line.

News & Analysis

Vanessa Traina’s Foray into E-Commerce

With her latest project, stylist and muse Vanessa Traina is lending her pared-back, modern aesthetic to curated e-commerce venture The Line.


Technology

Nike’s New FuelBand and the Age of Social Products

With the debut of its second-generation FuelBand, Nike extends its foothold in the fast-growing “wearables” market and moves further into social products.

Technology

Nike’s New FuelBand and the Age of Social Products

With the debut of its second-generation FuelBand, Nike extends its foothold in the fast-growing “wearables” market and moves further into social products.


News & Analysis

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy

Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

News & Analysis

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy

Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.


Technology

Olapic Brings The Persuasive Power of User-Generated Imagery to E-Commerce

A New York-based startup aims to drive sales by integrating user-generated photos posted to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook directly into e-commerce sites.

Technology

Olapic Brings The Persuasive Power of User-Generated Imagery to E-Commerce

A New York-based startup aims to drive sales by integrating user-generated photos posted to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook directly into e-commerce sites.


News & Analysis

The White Space to Help Emerging Designers Cut Through the NYFW Clutter

During the most crowded fashion week on the calendar, former Browns buying director Ruth Runberg and stylist Alison Brokaw have joined forces to showcase five emerging designers in Jeff Koons' studio complex in West Chelsea.

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The White Space to Help Emerging Designers Cut Through the NYFW Clutter

During the most crowded fashion week on the calendar, former Browns buying director Ruth Runberg and stylist Alison Brokaw have joined forces to showcase five emerging designers in Jeff Koons' studio complex in West Chelsea.


Global Markets

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises

Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.

Global Markets

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises

Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.


News & Analysis

Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?

News & Analysis

Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?