Skims Taps Michael Kors Veteran to Lead EMEA Expansion
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand has hired Robin Gendron as its first president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as it prepares to open standalone stores in London and Dubai.
Masterclasses
Live and on-demand masterclasses providing key learnings on critical topics spanning fashion and beauty.
BoF Masterclass | The Essential Brand Marketing Guide
Watch on demand a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our Case Study, “The Essential Brand Marketing Guide.”
BoF Masterclass | Dynamic Journeys: China’s Luxury Shoppers at Home and Abroad
This Masterclass explores how global luxury brands and retailers can adapt to China’s shifting shopping landscape.
BoF Masterclass | The Complete Playbook for Generative AI in Fashion
Watch on demand a special Masterclass, as BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain, along with a panel of experts, unpacked our case study on generative AI.
BoF Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Beauty
Executive editor of The Business of Beauty, Priya Rao, is joined by McKinsey senior partner Kristi Weaver and partner Sara Hudson to break down the five critical themes covered in the report.
BoF Masterclass | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy
A panel of experts, unpack our latest case study Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy.
BoF Masterclass | The Lifestyle Era: Luxury’s Opportunity in Home and Hospitality
Understand how retailers and fashion brands can better satisfy consumers' interior design needs with BoF Insights.
BoF Masterclass | How to Avoid Another Rana Plaza
Understand how the fashion industry is working to prevent another disaster ten years after the devastating events at Rana Plaza.
Masterclass | The Complete Guide to Managing Markdowns
Understand when retailers should implement markdowns, how to change consumer perceptions around discounts and more.
Masterclass | How to Build a Profitable DTC Brand
Explore strategies for growing a profitable business.
Masterclass | The New Statement Shoe: Reimagining Designer Footwear
The luxury shoe market continues to ride on post-pandemic momentum. Learn why with BoF Insights.
Masterclass | The State of Fashion 2023
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg unpack what opportunities and challenges businesses should be on the lookout for in 2023.
Masterclass | Gen-Z and Fashion in the Age of Realism
Gen-Zers are ushering in a new era for style while influencing and shifting buying behaviours. Learn from BoF Insights and a panel of experts on what fashion leaders need to do to appeal to these digital natives.
The News in Brief
Robin Givhan Exits The Washington Post
The Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion and culture critic announced on Instagram that she took a buyout from the newspaper she’s worked at for 30 years.
Phlur to Launch in Australia and the Middle East
The fragrance brand, recently acquired by TSG Consumer Partners, will roll out its range of perfumes, mists and body care in Australia’s Mecca from Aug. 26 and in Sephora Middle East from Sept. 15.
Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein’s UK Sales Surged to $2.8 Billion in 2024
The global retailer’s UK business reported a pretax profit of £38.25 million ($51.8 million) in 2024, up 56.6 percent from 2023.
Used Rolexes, Pateks Are Bright Spot in Struggling Watch World
The Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index, which tracks the 50 most-traded timepieces by transaction value, gained 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025 — and extended that recovery in the third quarter.
Procter & Gamble Announces New Beauty CEO
Freddy Bharucha will accede to the role on Dec. 1, replacing P&G veteran R. Alex Keith, who will retire in February 2026.
Valentino CEO Jacopo Venturini Steps Down
After five years at the helm, Venturini is leaving for personal reasons as the Italian luxury house navigates a creative reset and ownership transition.
Tapestry Plummets With Tariff Costs Weighing on Profit Outlook
Offloading Stuart Weitzman will enable Tapestry executives to spend more time and resources on increasing sales at Coach and turning around Kate Spade.