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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Lessons on Purpose, Restraint and Responsibility | The BoF Podcast
In a commencement address to the 448 graduates of the Institut Français de la Mode, BoF founder Imran Amed shares key three lessons on navigating a career in fashion at a time of global turmoil and industry transformation.
Lessons on Purpose, Restraint and Responsibility | The BoF Podcast
In a commencement address to the 448 graduates of the Institut Français de la Mode, BoF founder Imran Amed shares key three lessons on navigating a career in fashion at a time of global turmoil and industry transformation.
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Exclusive: Véronique Nichanian’s Hermès Exit Interview
On the eve of her final runway show after 38 years at Hermès, Nichanian sits down with Tim Blanks to discuss her life at the French luxury powerhouse, designing for men as a woman, the ‘magic’ the fashion industry has lost, her successor Grace Wales Bonner and what comes next.
Exclusive: Véronique Nichanian’s Hermès Exit Interview
On the eve of her final runway show after 38 years at Hermès, Nichanian sits down with Tim Blanks to discuss her life at the French luxury powerhouse, designing for men as a woman, the ‘magic’ the fashion industry has lost, her successor Grace Wales Bonner and what comes next.
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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.
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Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema and Style, Has Died
The actress and international sex symbol of the 50s and 60s became a style icon for her tousled hair, smoky eye and Riviera chic looks, contributing to the ‘French girl’ aesthetic marketed around the world.
Brigitte Bardot, Icon of French Cinema and Style, Has Died
The actress and international sex symbol of the 50s and 60s became a style icon for her tousled hair, smoky eye and Riviera chic looks, contributing to the ‘French girl’ aesthetic marketed around the world.
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Awar Odhiang on Joy, Inclusion and Her Viral Chanel Moment | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, Awar Odhiang speaks to BoF founder Imran Amed about the gap between being celebrated publicly and understood privately, why inclusion has to extend behind the camera, and the boundaries she is setting to protect her sense of joy in an industry that rarely slows down.
Awar Odhiang on Joy, Inclusion and Her Viral Chanel Moment | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, Awar Odhiang speaks to BoF founder Imran Amed about the gap between being celebrated publicly and understood privately, why inclusion has to extend behind the camera, and the boundaries she is setting to protect her sense of joy in an industry that rarely slows down.
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Antony Price: The Greatest Designer You May Never Have Heard Of
The late Price was often overlooked, but his work for Roxy Music helped to create one of the great before-and-after stylistic schisms in the history of popular music and power a new wave in fashion, writes Tim Blanks.
Antony Price: The Greatest Designer You May Never Have Heard Of
The late Price was often overlooked, but his work for Roxy Music helped to create one of the great before-and-after stylistic schisms in the history of popular music and power a new wave in fashion, writes Tim Blanks.
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Exclusive: Helmut Lang on Helmut Lang
The elusive arch-minimalist and master brand builder was never a man of many words. In a rare moment of candour, he talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about his career in fashion and his first and only retrospective.
Exclusive: Helmut Lang on Helmut Lang
The elusive arch-minimalist and master brand builder was never a man of many words. In a rare moment of candour, he talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about his career in fashion and his first and only retrospective.
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Riz Ahmed on the Radical Power of Storytelling | The BoF Podcast
At BoF Voices 2025, the Academy Award-winning actor, musician and activist reflected on what Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ reveals about unity during divisive times.
Riz Ahmed on the Radical Power of Storytelling | The BoF Podcast
At BoF Voices 2025, the Academy Award-winning actor, musician and activist reflected on what Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ reveals about unity during divisive times.
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Martin Parr’s Theatre of the Mundane
The photographer, who died Saturday, captured a world of consumerism and kitsch, writes Laurence Benaïm.
Martin Parr’s Theatre of the Mundane
The photographer, who died Saturday, captured a world of consumerism and kitsch, writes Laurence Benaïm.
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Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit
Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
Westwood and Kawakubo: Two Revolutionaries, One Spirit
Longtime collaborator Stephen Jones meditates on the limitless creativity of rule-breaking radicals Rei Kawakubo and Vivienne Westwood as they get a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia.
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Kim Jones Remembers Pam Hogg
‘She’ll always be a superhero,’ writes Jones, who Hogg entrusted to pack up her studio and safeguard her life’s work before she died.
Kim Jones Remembers Pam Hogg
‘She’ll always be a superhero,’ writes Jones, who Hogg entrusted to pack up her studio and safeguard her life’s work before she died.
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Jonathan Anderson Takes Top Prize at BFC’s Fashion Awards
Anderson won designer of the year for the third year in a row. Sarah Burton, Grace Wales Bonner, Dilara Findikoğlu, Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cuccinelli, Rei Kawakubo and the late Melanie Ward were also recognised.
Jonathan Anderson Takes Top Prize at BFC’s Fashion Awards
Anderson won designer of the year for the third year in a row. Sarah Burton, Grace Wales Bonner, Dilara Findikoğlu, Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cuccinelli, Rei Kawakubo and the late Melanie Ward were also recognised.
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.