In London, where independent labels have been hit hard by the implosion of key stockist Matches, brands like Clio Peppiatt, Marfa Stance and Completedworks have grown direct-to-consumer businesses that peers can learn from.

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23.04.2024

Can Celine Work Without Hedi Slimane? | BoF

After growing the brand’s annual sales to nearly €2.5 billion, the star designer has been locked in a thorny contract negotiation with owner LVMH that could lead to his exit, sources say. BoF breaks down what Slimane brought to Celine and what his departure could mean.

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24.04.2024

JW Pei’s Bags Are a Hit With Celebrities. Can They Catch on With Everyone Else? | BoF

The Los Angeles-based accessories label has been a well-kept secret in the industry, but founders Yang Pei and Stephanie Li are hoping to change that through new acquisitions, opening brick-and-mortar stores and using AI to speed up the design and production process.

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25.04.2024

Brands Owed Millions After Matchesfashion Collapse | BoF

Designer brands including Gucci and Anya Hindmarch have been left millions of pounds out of pocket and some customers will not get refunds after online fashion site Matchesfashion collapsed owing more than £210m last month.

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20.04.2024

Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules | BoF

Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.

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22.04.2024

Revolve Invented Influencer Marketing as We Know It. Now It’s Pulling Back. | BoF

The brand’s smaller Coachella presence points to a new direction for the retailer, which invented many of the tricks of the influencer trade.

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23.04.2024

TikTok’s Crackdown on Ozempic Influencers Threatens Weight-Loss Drug Hype Machine | BoF

TikTok is trying to rein in the Ozempic hype.

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24.04.2024

Kering Profits to Plummet 40-45% in First Half | BoF

The guidance was issued as the French group released first-quarter sales that confirmed forecasts for a slowdown. Weak demand in China and poor performance at flagship Gucci are weighing on the group.

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