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.
Direct-to-Consumer / E-Commerce
Direct-to-Consumer
Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?
New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.
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Rothy’s New Chief Executive Wants To Extend Its Winning Streak
The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.
Rothy’s New Chief Executive Wants To Extend Its Winning Streak
The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.
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True Classic Launches Women, Kids Lines
The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.
True Classic Launches Women, Kids Lines
The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.
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Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
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Everlane Launches Its First Celebrity-Fronted Campaign
Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.
Everlane Launches Its First Celebrity-Fronted Campaign
Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.
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How Brands Are Taking On Quince
The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.
How Brands Are Taking On Quince
The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.
Direct-to-Consumer
How to Build a Male Influencer Brand
A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
How to Build a Male Influencer Brand
A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
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Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze
The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.
Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze
The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.
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Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Tecovas Brings Its Cowboy Chic to New York
The western wear brand, known for its swanky cowboy boots, is opening a 4,500-square-foot outpost in SoHo amid a broader retail expansion as it seeks to reach $1 billion in sales by 2030.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Brands Can Make It Easier for Consumers to Shop Everywhere
Linking online and offline selling channels increases the odds of turning fickle shoppers into a loyal following.
How Brands Can Make It Easier for Consumers to Shop Everywhere
Linking online and offline selling channels increases the odds of turning fickle shoppers into a loyal following.
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The Best of BoF 2024: Rewriting the Direct-to-Consumer Playbook
In 2024, survivors of the e-commerce reckoning used consumer data to make wiser investments and focused on building profitable, desirable brands that offer more than low prices and convenience.
The Best of BoF 2024: Rewriting the Direct-to-Consumer Playbook
In 2024, survivors of the e-commerce reckoning used consumer data to make wiser investments and focused on building profitable, desirable brands that offer more than low prices and convenience.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why Some Fashion Brands Are Embracing DIY E-Commerce
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
Why Some Fashion Brands Are Embracing DIY E-Commerce
With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
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.