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When scanning the globe to identify growth opportunities in the year ahead, most fashion executives responding to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2023 Survey
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The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
Having a clear perspective on where to invest globally will be more challenging than ever in 2023 as brands weigh up geopolitical and reputational risks alongside the economic potential of the regions in which they operate.
Janet Kersnar is Executive Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and oversees long-form content, including Case Studies and Reports.
Global oil markets face turmoil after a US attack on Iran's main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East.
This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Shayeza Walid and Cathaleen Chen unpack why the war in Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz matter to fashion — from synthetic fibre costs and factory energy shortages to freight surcharges and weakening consumer confidence.
Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Turkish textiles giant Sanko, Chow Tai Fook and Buenos Aires Fashion Week.
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Global oil markets face turmoil after a US attack on Iran's main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East.
