Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
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How Getty Images Is Evolving for a New Era of Content
The visual media company is expanding its offering beyond news, stock and archival content to become a strategic partner to the likes of, L’Oréal, Dior, the Met Gala and amFAR gala. Now, BoF sits down with Getty Images’ senior director of entertainment content and partnerships, Lisa Marie Rae, to learn more about how the company is co-creating cinematic campaigns and helping brands craft compelling narratives.
How Getty Images Is Evolving for a New Era of Content
The visual media company is expanding its offering beyond news, stock and archival content to become a strategic partner to the likes of, L’Oréal, Dior, the Met Gala and amFAR gala. Now, BoF sits down with Getty Images’ senior director of entertainment content and partnerships, Lisa Marie Rae, to learn more about how the company is co-creating cinematic campaigns and helping brands craft compelling narratives.
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The Debrief | Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
The Debrief | Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
At the Met Gala, Dandies Owned the Night
In the first Met Gala that centered Black style, there was a collision of modern culture and history from embellished capes to bedazzled canes and grillz.
Remembering Anna Riva
The groundbreaking editor, who died last week at the age of 90, helped pioneer the Italian fashion sector, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
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A Year in, Family Style Launches a Zine for Gen-Z
The independent magazine is looking to expand the talent and brands it works with through its new venture ‘Takeaway.’
Harper’s Bazaar Italia Names New Creative Directors
Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak, the founders of design studio M/M, will spearhead the publication’s visual identity.
Meta Faces FTC Trial With Instagram, WhatsApp Breakup at Risk
In a landmark antitrust lawsuit set to go to trial Monday, the FTC will argue Meta’s acquisitions were illegal, citing the decline of Meta’s apps through increased ads and weakened privacy protections.
Vogue World: Hollywood Shifts Focus to Film Industry Fire Relief
The magazine’s fourth annual fashion and entertainment event will donate proceeds to help costume designers affected by the recent wildfires in the city.
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The BoF Podcast | Thom Bettridge Says Viral Magazine Covers Are Only Sugar Highs
The editor-in-chief of newly-relaunched i-D joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the purpose of magazines in the digital age and why we’re shifting from an attention era to retention era.
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With ‘Players’, Carine Roitfeld Will Tackle the Intersection of Fashion and Sport
With the launch of new magazine ‘Players’ Carine Roitfeld and son Vladimir Roitfeld, who will serve as editor-in-chief, are looking to provide a new, more elevated take on fashion and sport — and become a go-to media partner for brands.
With ‘Players’, Carine Roitfeld Will Tackle the Intersection of Fashion and Sport
With the launch of new magazine ‘Players’ Carine Roitfeld and son Vladimir Roitfeld, who will serve as editor-in-chief, are looking to provide a new, more elevated take on fashion and sport — and become a go-to media partner for brands.
Grace Wales Bonner, Dapper Dan and Edward Enninful Among Members of the Met Gala’s Host Committee
The committee will join the co-chairs in presiding over the evening’s festivities. Also unveiled Tuesday was the dress code for the Met Gala, 'Tailored for You.'
Inside Willa Bennett’s First Issue of ‘Cosmopolitan’
The publication’s youngest-ever editor wants to revitalise the brand for Gen-Z. BoF has an exclusive look at her first issue.
The News in Brief
Italy’s Fashion Brands Sign Accord to Fight Worker Exploitation
Italian legal and political authorities, trade unions and fashion industry parties signed a non-binding action plan focussed on the creation of a database of brands’ suppliers and their workforces, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Trump Extends Deadline for 50% Tariffs on EU Goods to July 9
The US president told reporters the decision to push the deadline came after he had a ‘very nice’ phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.
Boris Bidjan Saberi Is Shutting Down Operations
The eponymous Barcelona-based avant garde menswear label confirmed it has ceased operations.
EU Plans €2 Fee for Low-Value Parcels in Setback for Shein and Temu
The European Union is considering a handling fee for low-value e-commerce packages, primarily from platforms like Shein and Temu, to address a surge in volume and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Hoka, Uggs Owner Deckers Declines to Provide Fiscal Outlook Due to Tariff Uncertainty
The shoe maker’s first-quarter net sales rose 6.5 percent off strong demand for Hoka footwear.