Oil Slides, Stocks Climb on Trump’s Iran Reprieve
Oil prices tumbled by over 8 percent after Trump said the US was in talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, a claim parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has denied.
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GQ’s New Masculinity Goes Global
Global editors Will Welch and Adam Baidawi tell BoF about how they aim to bring American GQ’s take on masculinity to the magazine’s international editions as part of Condé Nast’s new global strategy.
GQ’s New Masculinity Goes Global
Global editors Will Welch and Adam Baidawi tell BoF about how they aim to bring American GQ’s take on masculinity to the magazine’s international editions as part of Condé Nast’s new global strategy.
Luxury
Erdem Launches Menswear Line for Spring 2022
The British label best known for its romantic designs for women is moving to capture a slice of the $344 billion menswear market.
Erdem Launches Menswear Line for Spring 2022
The British label best known for its romantic designs for women is moving to capture a slice of the $344 billion menswear market.
Luxury
Kris Van Assche Exits Berluti
The LVMH-owned men’s label, known for its shoes and custom suiting, said it would adopt a less structured approach to presentations.
Kris Van Assche Exits Berluti
The LVMH-owned men’s label, known for its shoes and custom suiting, said it would adopt a less structured approach to presentations.
Retail
Carlyle Takes Majority Stake in End. as Streetwear Deals Heat Up
The deal reportedly values the menswear retailer at $1 billion. Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker will retain a significant minority stake and remain co-CEOs.
Carlyle Takes Majority Stake in End. as Streetwear Deals Heat Up
The deal reportedly values the menswear retailer at $1 billion. Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker will retain a significant minority stake and remain co-CEOs.
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Retail
Sanahunt’s Oskana Moroz-Hunt on Developing Luxury Menswear in Ukraine
BoF sat down with Oksana Moroz-Hunt, president and founder of Sanahunt, to learn how the largest luxury store in Ukraine is developing its menswear business.
Sanahunt’s Oskana Moroz-Hunt on Developing Luxury Menswear in Ukraine
BoF sat down with Oksana Moroz-Hunt, president and founder of Sanahunt, to learn how the largest luxury store in Ukraine is developing its menswear business.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Jerry Lorenzo Says, ‘I Know What I’m Fighting For’
The Fear of God designer talks American luxury and why feeling like an outsider is a strength.
The BoF Podcast: Jerry Lorenzo Says, ‘I Know What I’m Fighting For’
The Fear of God designer talks American luxury and why feeling like an outsider is a strength.
China
Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?
Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.
Luxury Brands Are Neglecting Some of Their Most Important Customers. Why?
Chinese men account for almost a third of all mainland luxury sales yet brands continue to invest disproportionately in marketing to Chinese women. And when brands do target male consumers the focus is often wrong.
Retail
Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?
The fate of the traditional suit was already in question long before the pandemic. Where does the market go from here?
Where Does the Suit Fit into the Modern Wardrobe?
The fate of the traditional suit was already in question long before the pandemic. Where does the market go from here?
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Retail
What Happened to Brooks Brothers
The inside story of how the brand that invented the American suit found itself filing for bankruptcy.
What Happened to Brooks Brothers
The inside story of how the brand that invented the American suit found itself filing for bankruptcy.
Fashion Week
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?
Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?
Retail
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Weighs Bankruptcy Filing
Tailored Brands Inc., the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, was struggling even before the coronavirus outbreak.
Men’s Wearhouse Owner Weighs Bankruptcy Filing
Tailored Brands Inc., the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, was struggling even before the coronavirus outbreak.
Retail
Brooks Brothers Looks for a Buyer as Wall Street Works From Home
Even though its affluent clientele has little need for new suits at the moment, the brand’s history and cachet have elicited interest.
Brooks Brothers Looks for a Buyer as Wall Street Works From Home
Even though its affluent clientele has little need for new suits at the moment, the brand’s history and cachet have elicited interest.
The News in Brief
Puig, Estée Lauder Companies Considering Merger
The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.
Applied Nutrition Sinks as War Disruption Poses Growth Risk
The UK supplement maker's shares slumped the most since its 2024 IPO after warning of disruption from the conflict in the Middle East, its CEO told Bloomberg.
New Luxury Store Openings Rise in Europe, Cushman Data Shows
The continent’s leading luxury retail streets saw a 13 percent rise in new outlets last year, with fierce competition for prime locations, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Garage Clothing Owner Rides Y2K Fashion to $5.3 Billion Fortune
Andrew Lutfy, CEO and majority owner of Groupe Dynamite, saw his net worth surge to $5.3 billion after a sharp rise in shares following the company’s 2024 IPO.
Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
Qatar Investment Authority Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is preparing to buy a stake in Italian sneaker maker Golden Goose, Corriere della Sera reported Saturday.
Retailers Push UK to Join US and EU Ending Shein Parcel Loophole
British retailers are pushing the UK government to end a tax loophole that has helped online giants Shein and Temu make significant inroads and gain market share.