//www.javarob.com Business of Fashion News Feed Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:56:20 +0000 en 1 hourly 1 //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/designer-virgil-abloh-has-died-after-a-private-battle-with-cancer/ //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/designer-virgil-abloh-has-died-after-a-private-battle-with-cancer/ Chantal Fernandez, Vikram Alexei Kansara The Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton men’s designer had been called the Karl Lagerfeld of his time before succumbing to cancer at 41. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:38:17 +0000 Designer Virgil Abloh has died after a private battle with cancer. Getty Images. //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/inditex-founders-daughter-to-become-chairwoman-ceo-to-step-down/ //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/inditex-founders-daughter-to-become-chairwoman-ceo-to-step-down/ Reuters Inditex has announced a top management shakeup, elevating Marta Ortega to chairwoman and naming a new CEO. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:10:49 +0000 Zara store in Brussels Tim Van de Velde //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/making-sense-of-this-years-black-friday-sales/ //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/making-sense-of-this-years-black-friday-sales/ Cathaleen Chen, Chavie Lieber Consumers began shopping for gifts earlier than usual this year, leading to a lacklustre Thanksgiving weekend — but likely stronger holiday spending overall. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:25:00 +0000 Shoppers at the Galleria mall in Houston, Texas on Nov. 26. Getty //www.javarob.com/briefings/china/a-new-era-for-chinas-15-billion-streetwear-market/ //www.javarob.com/briefings/china/a-new-era-for-chinas-15-billion-streetwear-market/ Casey Hall Luxury brands, local labels, major exhibitions and digital platforms are driving a more complex and increasingly fragmented streetwear sector in China. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:21:07 +0000 Influencer Yuwei "Yuyu" Zhangzou says streetwear is being embraced by a broader spectrum of Chinese consumers. Yuwei Zhangzou //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/virgil-abloh-honoured-at-fashion-awards/ //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/virgil-abloh-honoured-at-fashion-awards/ Daniel-Yaw Miller The gala opened with a tribute to the late designer, who passed away from a rare form of cancer this weekend. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:16:21 +0000 Idris Elba opened the ceremony with a moving tribute to the late Virgil Abloh. Getty //www.javarob.com/case-studies/marketing-pr/fashion-technology-gaming-vans-balenciaga-benefit/ //www.javarob.com/case-studies/marketing-pr/fashion-technology-gaming-vans-balenciaga-benefit/ Marc Bain Vans, Balenciaga and Benefit Cosmetics are among the brands tapping the multi-billion-dollar video gaming industry with strategies aimed at generating buzz and fostering community. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:35:00 +0000 转炉的最新案例研究探讨如何时尚品牌s can tap into the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry. //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/bof-forges-partnership-with-the-financial-times/ //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/bof-forges-partnership-with-the-financial-times/ Imran Amed The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations. The FT is leading BoF’s new Series B round and providing support to accelerate the growth of the business. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:09:34 +0000 BoF's Print Editions //www.javarob.com/events/news-analysis/voices-2021-explore-the-full-agenda/ //www.javarob.com/events/news-analysis/voices-2021-explore-the-full-agenda/ BoF Team BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 1 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism — and of course, fashion. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:31:00 +0000 //www.javarob.com/news/beauty/edgewell-buys-razor-brand-billie-after-pg-was-blocked-from-buying-it/ //www.javarob.com/news/beauty/edgewell-buys-razor-brand-billie-after-pg-was-blocked-from-buying-it/ Bloomberg The owner of Schick and Banana Boat said it purchased direct-to-consumer razor brand Billie Inc. in a $310 million transaction. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:03:15 +0000 Billie shaving kit //www.javarob.com/articles/entrepreneurship/reimagining-funding-to-democratise-fashion-entrepreneurship/ //www.javarob.com/articles/entrepreneurship/reimagining-funding-to-democratise-fashion-entrepreneurship/ BoF Studio Clearco has invested more than $2.4 billion in over 6,000 businesses, leveraging AI to remove the bias. Its portfolio has eight times more women-founded businesses than traditional VC firms and 30 percent of founders are people of colour. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Entrepreneur and business leader briefing a team at the office. Getty Images. //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/soaring-resale-demand-for-off-white-product-puts-platforms-in-a-bind/ //www.javarob.com/articles/retail/soaring-resale-demand-for-off-white-product-puts-platforms-in-a-bind/ Tamison O'Connor, Marc Bain Online resale sites have seen searches and sales for Virgil Abloh’s designs soar following the news of his unexpected death. The interest may pose a problem for platforms, which could be seen to be enabling profiteering from the designer’s passing. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000 Nike Air Force 1 Low Off-White Volt | Source: Getty Images / StockX //www.javarob.com/news/global-markets/tiktok-parent-eyes-middle-east-e-commerce-opportunity-with-logistics-investment/ //www.javarob.com/news/global-markets/tiktok-parent-eyes-middle-east-e-commerce-opportunity-with-logistics-investment/ Bloomberg ByteDance Ltd has invested in Dubai-based iMile Delivery as part of the first major fundraising by the courier startup that services Chinese online vendors. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:28:21 +0000 iMile's series A financing round raised $40 million and valued the company at $350 million. Getty Images //www.javarob.com/news/china/report-chinas-luxury-resale-market-to-reach-33-billion-by-2025/ //www.javarob.com/news/china/report-chinas-luxury-resale-market-to-reach-33-billion-by-2025/ Queennie Yang China’s domestic luxury resale market was valued at 51 billion yuan ($8 billion) in 2020 and its total value will exceed 208 billion yuan ($32.75 billion) by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.5 percent. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:38:05 +0000 New research estimates China's luxury resale market will growth 32.5 percent per year through 2025. Plum //www.javarob.com/news/china/chinese-beauty-retailer-harmay-acquires-kevyn-aucoin-brand/ //www.javarob.com/news/china/chinese-beauty-retailer-harmay-acquires-kevyn-aucoin-brand/ Queennie Yang The up-and-coming beauty retailer recently acquired the makeup brand, though no other details have been revealed about the deal. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:35:11 +0000 The late makeup artist and brand founder, Kevyn Aucoin doing Linda Evangelista's makeup at an Isaac Mizrahi show. Getty Images //www.javarob.com/news/luxury/belgian-fashion-awards-honour-walter-van-beirendonck/ //www.javarob.com/news/luxury/belgian-fashion-awards-honour-walter-van-beirendonck/ Jesse Brouns The Belgian Fashion Awards and biannual conference, Fashion Talks, were both held in Antwerp last week, with Walter Van Beirendonck winning the Jury Prize recognising a career of excellence. 星期二,2021年11月30日02:00:30 + 0000 President of the Belgian Fashion Awards jury Chris Dercon and 2021 Jury Prize winner Walter Van Beirendonck. J. Van Belle - WBI //www.javarob.com/news/news-analysis/lululemon-fires-back-at-peloton-with-its-own-patent-lawsuit/ //www.javarob.com/news/news-analysis/lululemon-fires-back-at-peloton-with-its-own-patent-lawsuit/ Bloomberg Lululemon Athletica Inc. sued Peloton Interactive Inc. for patent infringement five days after the fitness bike company filed a pre-emptive suit against the clothing maker, as a dispute over a busted co-branding deal heats up. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:14:34 +0000 Lululemon Store. Shutterstock //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/the-fashion-world-remembers-virgil-abloh/ //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/the-fashion-world-remembers-virgil-abloh/ BoF Team The industry pays tribute to the much-loved designer, whose death was announced on Sunday. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:33:53 +0000 Virgil Abloh Karim Sadli //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/virgil-abloh-i-am-not-a-designer/ //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/virgil-abloh-i-am-not-a-designer/ Vikram Alexei Kansara The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:28:11 +0000 Virgil Abloh, the founder of streetwear label Off-White and the new artistic director for Louis Vuitton Menswear | Photo: Karim Sadli //www.javarob.com/news/luxury/louis-vuitton-to-pay-tribute-to-virgil-abloh-at-miami-show/ //www.javarob.com/news/luxury/louis-vuitton-to-pay-tribute-to-virgil-abloh-at-miami-show/ Robert Williams The Miami show will go ahead as planned Tuesday “in loving memory” of the designer, in line with his wishes, the brand said. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:57:39 +0000 Virgil Abloh took a bow at his first show for Louis Vuitton in June 2018. Peter White //www.javarob.com/news/retail/maison-kitsune-launches-investment-arm-backs-connor-mcknight/ //www.javarob.com/news/retail/maison-kitsune-launches-investment-arm-backs-connor-mcknight/ Zoe Suen The French fashion and lifestyle brand’s early stage investment arm, Kitsuné Ventures, launched Nov. 29 and will invest in businesses across fashion, media, hospitality and technology. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:39:22 +0000 Connor McKnight. Kitsuné Ventures. //www.javarob.com/articles/technology/inside-adidas-billion-dollar-digital-transformation/ //www.javarob.com/articles/technology/inside-adidas-billion-dollar-digital-transformation/ Marc Bain The German sneaker giant is investing for a new era of tech-enabled retail in a bid to close the gap with Nike. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:35:00 +0000 Adidas is looking to leave its analog days behind. //www.javarob.com/briefings/the-week-ahead/fashion-and-art-collide-in-miami/ //www.javarob.com/briefings/the-week-ahead/fashion-and-art-collide-in-miami/ Sarah Kent This week, everyone will be talking about fashion crossovers at Art Basel Miami Beach, London’s Fashion Awards and BoF VOICES. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Art Basel Miami Beach attracts a high-spending crowd fashion is eager to reach. Art Basel //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/what-the-fashion-world-is-saying-about-the-passing-of-the-one-and-only-karl-lagerfeld/ //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/what-the-fashion-world-is-saying-about-the-passing-of-the-one-and-only-karl-lagerfeld/ BoF Team The industry remembers the beloved designer, whose death was announced on Tuesday morning. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:24:07 +0000 A self portrait by Karl Lagerfeld | Source: Courtesy //www.javarob.com/articles/workplace-talent/announcing-ugg-and-hoka/ //www.javarob.com/articles/workplace-talent/announcing-ugg-and-hoka/ BoF Careers Team Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 UGG Store, Suzhou, China. Shutterstock. //www.javarob.com/news/global-markets/european-fashion-accelerator-boosts-young-designers/ //www.javarob.com/news/global-markets/european-fashion-accelerator-boosts-young-designers/ Daria Labutina This year’s European Fashion Accelerator (EFA), a platform promoting young Central European designers, was held in Prague and featured nine designers under the age of 28. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:15:16 +0000 A look from the collection of young Polish designer, Lukasz Kubinksy, one of the beneficiaries of this year's European Fashion Accelerator. EFA. //www.javarob.com/articles/workplace-talent/the-best-jobs-on-bof-careers-december-2021-1/ //www.javarob.com/articles/workplace-talent/the-best-jobs-on-bof-careers-december-2021-1/ BoF Careers Team BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from i-D, Coach and LN-CC. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:30:00 +0000 Photographers reviewing imagery, BoF Careers 2021. Getty Images. //www.javarob.com/briefings/luxury/lvmhs-landmark-virgil-abloh-alliance-explained/ //www.javarob.com/briefings/luxury/lvmhs-landmark-virgil-abloh-alliance-explained/ Vikram Alexei Kansara This week, LVMH bought a majority stake in the Off-White trademark from Virgil Abloh in a deal designed to tie the polymathic creative director to the group long-term. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:37:54 +0000 Louis Vuitton chief executive Michael Burke and Virgil Abloh attend a Louis Vuitton Parfum dinner two weeks before LVMH announced its acquisition of the Off-White trademark. Getty Images. //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/bof-exclusive-nike-virgil-abloh-confirm-major-collaboration-partnership-off-white/ //www.javarob.com/articles/news-analysis/bof-exclusive-nike-virgil-abloh-confirm-major-collaboration-partnership-off-white/ Christopher Morency The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant. Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:18:41 +0000 Off-White founder and creative director Virgil Abloh | Source: Courtesy //www.javarob.com/reviews/fashion-week/virgil-abloh-you-have-to-choose-your-message-wisely/ //www.javarob.com/reviews/fashion-week/virgil-abloh-you-have-to-choose-your-message-wisely/ Tim Blanks The designer dissects his latest menswear collection for Louis Vuitton, which BoF’s editor at large calls “spectacularly adult, physically and philosophically.” Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:38:38 +0000 Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2021. Courtesy //www.javarob.com/reviews/fashion-week/just-in-louis-vuitton-springsummer-2019/ //www.javarob.com/reviews/fashion-week/just-in-louis-vuitton-springsummer-2019/ Tim Blanks His rapid ascent to centre stage has been a remarkable lesson in the enduring power of the American dream. On Thursday, Abloh's challenge was finding a connection between the brand’s clothing and its heritage. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:36:22 +0000 Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2019 | Source: Indigital.tv //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/the-unlikely-success-of-virgil-abloh-off-white/ //www.javarob.com/articles/luxury/the-unlikely-success-of-virgil-abloh-off-white/ Christopher Morency Having gained prominence as a creative consultant to Kanye West, Off-White founder Virgil Abloh is proving his three-year-old brand has the business chops to back up the buzz. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 04:29:18 +0000 Virgil Abloh | Photo: Christian Anwander //www.javarob.com/podcasts/luxury/how-virgil-abloh-is-lifting-up-fashions-next-generation-of-creatives/ //www.javarob.com/podcasts/luxury/how-virgil-abloh-is-lifting-up-fashions-next-generation-of-creatives/ BoF Team The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, making change and the importance of elevating the next generation of fashion creatives. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:59:16 +0000 维吉尔Abloh。