The Business of Fashion

Fashion’s biggest firms opened fewer stores last year in 2024 as the luxury slowdown hit the world’s most desirable shopping locales. Read more https://lnkd.in/gWVyeQyg

The Oscars marked a culmination of an awards season that was mired in devastation from the wildfires in Los Angeles and controversy surrounding the Saint Laurent Productions-backed film “Emilia Perez.” The red carpet, despite the drama surrounding the event, brought subdued glamour and only a handful of looks that pushed the envelope. Designers tapped into tried-and-true head-turning strategies like method dressing. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande brought their “Wicked” characters to life in gowns by Louis Vuitton and Schiaparelli, respectively. Timothée Chalamet reprised his Bob Dylan cosplay in a pastel yellow Givenchy suit with a cropped jacket. Other starts stuck to bold old Hollywood glamour, a trend we also saw at The Golden Globes earlier this year. Mikey Madison, who took home the award for Best Actress for her role in “Anora,” stunned in a pastel pink dress Dior complete with a bow, “Emilia Perez” actress Selena Gomez wore a sparkly off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren gown, “The Substance” star Margaret Qualley wore a black Chanel number with an open back to show off her jewels. Menswear had a big night with a number of stars donning daring looks instead of the classic tuxedo. Colman Domingo of “Sing Sing” wore a custom Valentino suit with a red jacket that included a wrap tie and a contrasting black lapel. Jeremy Strong — a seasoned red carpet risk taker who was nominated for his role in “The Apprentice” — wore a Loro Piana sage green suit and singer Omar Apollo wore a Michele-era Valentino suit with a scarf tie and black veil. ???Yola Mzizi ?? Courtesy

Talks between Prada Group and Versace owner Capri Holdings Limited are progressing and could result in a deal in March, Bloomberg reports. Read more https://lnkd.in/gbJjmUvS?

Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts. Read more https://lnkd.in/gaxmrR-v

The French department store Printemps will open its debut US outpost in Manhattan this month, focusing on food and beverage offerings as much as clothes. ‘We want people to hang out and be lost a little here,’ CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said. Will it be enough to survive New York’s competitive multi-brand landscape? Read more https://lnkd.in/gdSGVAwe

Discover roles on BoF Careers from Aēsop, Grown Brilliance, TOTEME and other brands: Global Senior Project Manager of Skincare at Aēsop \(London, UK\): https://lnkd.in/egy_AeZq Art Director at Grown Brilliance \(New York, US\): https://lnkd.in/e2qCVnm9 Product Developer at TOTEME \(Stockholm, Sweden\): https://lnkd.in/eghA9Ygv #Careers

The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the early speaker lineup for BoF CROSSROADS 2025, our new gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Thai actress Praya Lundberg and chief executive of Indonesian modest fashion brand Buttonscarves Linda Anggrea are among the global experts who will share their insights at our inaugural event, taking place at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai from April 10-11, 2025. Speakers confirmed so far include: ? Sabyasachi Mukherjee, founder and designer, Sabyasachi (India) ? Praya Lundberg, actress, Lila Productions (Thailand) ? Linda Anggrea, chief executive officer, Modinity (Indonesia) ? Anand S Ahuja, founder and chief executive officer, Bhaane (India) ? Kerim Ture, founder and former chief executive officer, Modanisa (Turkey) ? Maryse Mbonyumutwa, founder and chief executive officer, Pink Mango & Asantii (Rwanda) ? Philippe Zuber, chief executive officer, Kerzner International (UAE) ? Iretidayo Zaccheaus, founder and chief executive officer, Street Souk (Nigeria) ? Laduma Ngxokolo, chief creative director, MAXHOSA AFRICA (South Africa) ? Reni Folawiyo, founder and chief executive officer, ALáRA Lagos (Nigeria) ? Aika Alemi, founder and director, Born Nomad (Kazakhstan) ? Kiran Jay Haslam, chief marketing officer, Diriyah Company l ???? ??????? (Saudi Arabia) ? Rozan A., creative director, Rozan Ahmed (Kenya) BoF CROSSROADS 2025 is an invitation-only event. Read more below to request an invitation to attend, and for the full list of confirmed speakers and detailed bios https://lnkd.in/ga_CpjD4?

Giorgio Armani’s latest outing capped a Milan Fashion Week that included shows from promising young labels: Galib Gassanoff’s INSTITUTION, Giuseppe Buccinnà and Francesco Murano. Read more https://lnkd.in/g2Ernmm3

In a new collaboration with Marni, HOKA known for their chunky, cushioned midsoles are looking to catch the eye of a new fashion audience. Read more https://lnkd.in/e96mU8BG