Fashion leaders, rising talents and cultural figures representing more than 100 nationalities gathered in Paris to celebrate The BoF 500 Class of 2026, the newest additions to the definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.
Sarah Burton, Bhavitha Mandava, Harit Buayoi and Napatsakorn Pingmuang were among those who celebrated new entrants and longstanding members of The BoF 500 community during Paris Fashion Week.
After nearly three decades under LVMH, the designer is opening a new chapter at his namesake label with new owners and no guarantees. Ahead of an in-depth BoF 500 cover story by Eric Wilson out next week, Jacobs joins Imran Amed on The BoF Podcast to reflect on the fashion slump and what comes next.
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price sank to a record low after it released its first results as a public company earlier this week. With sales growth under pressure, the company must find a way to stand out in a hyper-competitive market.
Nike’s comeback timeline just got even longer. The brand announced a new four-year restructure during its first-quarter earnings call that will include more layoffs.
At Milan Fashion Week, Off-White staged an activation for 10x10, its project inviting musicians Kid Cudi and A$AP Nast; designers Ava Nirui, Raul Lopez, Guillermo Andrade and Yuta Hosokawa; and multidisciplinary creatives Stéphane Ashpool, Bafic, Renell Medrano and Veneda Carter to reinterpret the…