Author: Diana Pearl

In 2016, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort appeared at the first edition of BoF VOICES to present her “Anti-Fashion Manifesto,” a provocative take on the key issues plaguing the industry at the time. A decade later, Edelkoort returned to the VOICES stage to share her view on how fashion has changed since then — and where it’s going next. Fashion becomes conventional, traditional, ancestral.Edelkoort cited Virgil Abloh’s death as a turning point for the industry, ushering out the era of casual streetwear and bringing back more old-fashioned formality. T-shirts and sneakers were abandoned for button-downs and loafers. Cleaner silhouettes replaced slouchy…

There’s no mistaking a Rebecca Vallance design.Though they run the gamut from suiting to bustier crop tops to wedding guest frocks, it’s rare to see a garment from the designer without some sort of beading, bedazzling or bows. Silhouettes are feminine, from full A-line skirts to barely-there minis, done in bold patterns like polka dots or florals, in bright hues such as butter yellow or bubble gum pink.That uniting aesthetic is what Vallance calls the “RV DNA.” “You walk into a department store and even if there are no brand names above the collections, you can spot the Rebecca Vallance…

Matilda Djerf knows firsthand how much can change in a year.The influencer, best known for her bouncy blonde blowouts, berry-printed bathrobes and idyllic escapes in the Swedish countryside came under fire in December 2024, when Aftonbladet, a newspaper in her native Sweden, published a report citing 11 current and former employees claiming Djerf created a toxic work environment at her brand Djerf Avenue, which sells apparel, beauty and homewares. The allegation that gained the most attention: that Djerf had forced an employee to clean a toilet reserved for her use.Djerf, now 28, published an apology soon after.“Under a lot of…

This week’s news that Teen Vogue will cease publication as a standalone outlet marked the end of an era in more ways than one.The magazine, which debuted in 2003, went through a transformation in the late 2010s, going from chronicling the lives of privileged girls across the US to becoming something of a digital bible for young progressives, covering a host of political issues, from right-wing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community to the war in Gaza.That approach helped the publication stand out – and in some cases, outlast – rival magazines aimed at the demographic only just starting to be…

There’s no question — influencers love The Row. They wait in line for hours to attend its annual sample sale, excitedly unbox their new Margaux bags on TikTok and explain to their followers why its minimalist wares are worth the sky-high price tags. But according to Neelam Ahooja, that affection is one-sided. The content creator has spent her entire online career singing the brand’s praises, from styling the many pieces in her collection to breaking down its most popular products on YouTube. She once posted a 10-minute-long video focused exclusively on the Margaux’s handles. This week, however, Ahooja’s tone shifted.…

The average reader of WSJ. Magazine has a net worth north of $3 million, according to the publication. That has its advantages: its pages are still filled with advertisements for luxury brands, even as the industry has cut back on marketing amid slumping sales. Aspirational shoppers might be splurging less, but that’s not true of the 4.3 million-strong audience for The Wall Street Journal’s glossy, with over 933,000 print subscribers. It’s a perfect recipe for complacency at a time when luxury brands are laser-focused on appealing to wealthy consumers. But Sarah Ball, who took over as editor-in-chief of WSJ. in…

When it comes to accessories lately, the mantra is more is more. If influencers’ posts and brand campaigns are to be believed, you shouldn’t be walking out of the house without a ring on every finger (and toe, too), three or more necklaces and bracelets stacked up to the elbows. Colourful charms, or a gaggle of Labubus, dangle from not only bags, but shoelaces, too. A minimum of two belts are needed to hold up your pants. Even the accessories get accessories: Prada sells charm-adorned hair scrunchies. The mania for jewellery and trinkets is even more jarring against the backdrop…

Sara and Erin Foster are operating their own cinematic universe. The two show business natives (their father is prolific music producer David Foster) began their careers in acting and modeling as teenagers. Today, they run something of a joint empire. The sisters co-executive produce the Netflix hit rom-com series “Nobody Wants This,” about a non-Jewish woman who falls in love with a rabbi in Los Angeles (Erin Foster is the creator and co-writer). Their five-year-old womenswear label, Favorite Daughter, is set to cross $100 million in annual sales this year. They co-host a podcast called “The World’s First Podcast,” that…

Investors are betting there is serious money in helping influencers make serious money. ShopMy, which runs a platform that helps creators monetise their followings with affiliate links, brand sponsorships and other opportunities, said Wednesday it raised $70 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. Led by investment management firm Avenir with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and Menlo Ventures, the round also attracted several high-profile investors, including influencers Sofia Richie Grainge and Aimee Song; Raissa Gerona, the chief brand officer at Revolve and Beautycounter founder Gregg Renfrew.This was ShopMy’s third funding round in under two years. Most recently,…

A growing swell of backlash around a lack of body diversity forced Victoria’s Secret to cancel its annual fashion show in 2019. When they brought it back in 2024, it was with a wider variety of bodies, but consumers complained that it lacked the glamour and oomph of the original.This year, the brand tried to meet in the middle. On Wednesday night at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Victoria’s Secret staged the second iteration of its retooled fashion show, the first true effort under chief executive Hillary Super, who had only been in her role for a month at the time…