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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 Alessandro Michele married family history and current events to create an emotional moment in Milan, writes Tim Blanks. Nordstrom's "poison pill" anti-takeover manoeuvre is the latest sign that all is not well at American department stores. The limits of corporate climate action were on display at New York Climate Week. BoF's latest Case Study examines how On's quirky sneakers have earned a loyal fashion following with help from Roger Federer. BoF Professional analysis now unlocked for non-members: Barneys is missing some key ingredients that would help its new skin care line connect with consumers. Plus, on The Debrief, BoF's Imran Amed explains how big luxury brands chose creative directors.

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FASHION WEEK A Twinly Tour-de-Force at Gucci By Tim Blanks Alessandro Michele marries family history and current events to create an emotional moment in Milan. READ MORE

WORKPLACE & TALENT The BoF Podcast | How Big Brands Choose Their Creative Directors By BoF Team

Louis Vuitton is expected to name its Virgil Abloh successor within weeks. Lauren Sherman quizzes Imran Amed on what luxury labels think about when recruiting top designers. READ MORE

RETAIL What Nordstrom's 'Poison Pill' Says About the State of US Department Stores By Cathaleen Chen

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY Corporate Climate Action Hits Its Limits By Sarah Kent The tensions between business, politics and a worsening climate crisis were on display at New York Climate Week, with implications for fashion. READ MORE

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Optimising Wholesale for the Future At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today's market. "It's [about] not having a single focus but to disperse risk, looking at the opportunities they present — be aware of risk and make pragmatic decisions," Reece Rackley, CEO of Silk Laundry, shared on stage.  READ MORE

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