Can Off-White Get Back on Track?

After the 'Toryssance'; Hodakova Wins the LVMH Prize

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Off-White CEO Cristiano Fagnani is betting on a "reset" to get the label back on track. Tory Burch is still staying close to her core customer after reviving industry chatter with an updated aesthetic. The Model Alliance convened at New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's Manhattan office and called for her to sign the Fashion Workers Act. Hodakova, Duran Latink and Standing Ground won awards at the 2024 LVMH Prize. Nike shareholders voted against a proposal to consider joining binding agreements with supply chain workers to address human rights. Plus, The Debrief podcast dives into how Shein's rise has upended fast fashion, and how H&M is fighting back.

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FASHION WEEK Can Off-White Get Back on Track? By Lei Takanashi

In recent years, the death of founder Virgil Abloh, a troubled push upmarket and the near implosion of Farfetch have dealt severe blows to one of the world's most successful luxury streetwear brands. Off-White CEO Cristiano Fagnani sat down with BoF to outline his 'reset' strategy. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK After the 'Toryssance': Tory Burch's Balancing Act By Jessica Iredale

The American designer and entrepreneur revived industry chatter by updating her aesthetic. Now Burch—wary of straying too far from her roots—is fine-tuning the balance between stretching her creative limits while serving her loyalists. She's also relaunching her trademark shoe. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY At NYFW, Models Push Governor to Sign Fashion Workers Act into Law By Yola Mzizi

The Model Alliance delivered hundreds of letters to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office Tuesday morning, calling on her to sign the bill that will regulate management agencies and protect models and other professionals from exploitation. READ MORE

Hodakova Takes Home Top Honours at the 2024 LVMH Prize READ MORE

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NEWS BRIEFS Nike Shareholders Vote Against Proposal on Workers' Rights Under Armour Expects Bigger Charges From Restructuring Plan L Catterton Acquires Latvian Bath and Body Brand Stenders

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PODCAST The Debrief | Fast Fashion Market Disruption With Shein and H&M By Brian Baskin

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The Supima Design Competition Showcases Fashion's Next Generation at New York Fashion Week The Supima Design Competition (SDC) celebrated its 17th year this month at New York Fashion Week, presenting collections designed by six finalists. The SDC focuses on bridging the transition between academic experience and launching a career in fashion by working with BFA graduates from six partner design schools from across the US, challenging them to design a women's eveningwear collection made exclusively from five Supima cotton fabrics provided by the non-profit trade association. This year's host was designer Phillip Lim, who joined a panel of established industry professionals including the likes of fashion creatives Jerome Lamaar and Cipriana Quann, founder of New York Fashion Week Fern Mallis and fashion writers Godfrey Deeny, Lisa Lockwood and Mickey Boardman in judging the collections. BoF spoke to the finalists from this year's competition to learn more about their experience of Supima's mentorship and learnings from working with Supima fabrics. READ MORE

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