Holiday beauty ads are already inescapable, and so is one clever phrase: “It’s giving.”

Negotiations over a new minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh have sparked mass demonstrations on streets across the capital.

The value of a newly acquired brand can plummet if the people who made it a creative and commercial force rush for the exits as soon as the deal closes.

As seen in its latest collaboration with skate brand Palace, Calvin Klein’s path forward is focused on highlighting its most successful categories like denim and underwear.

Moncler and Dolce & Gabbana are among the latest luxury brands to announce a fur ban. But for some big names, the material has enduring appeal.

A new dynamic is taking shape between not only Western and Chinese agencies, but also niche and multi-purpose players, creating bold and innovative ways for global brands to connect with the local market.

The chief executive of the company that owns Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger says creativity will be even more of a differentiator in 2022 as fashion players better align merchandise planning with demand and continue their quest for greater market share.

The transaction marks the end of an era for the company as it aims to strengthen its main brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and recover from the pandemic. BoF speaks to chief executive Stefan Larsson.