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The Business of Fashion is a next-generation media company recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the global fashion and beauty industries. Founded by Imran Amed in 2007, BoF serves members in more than 125 countries.

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News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male

Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Future of America's Footwear Market Is Male

Men’s US shoe sales will soon surpass women’s. At $26.2 billion in 2016 versus $29.9 billion for women’s footwear, 'men’s is closer in size to women’s than it’s ever been.'


Retail

Op-Ed | Not Even T.J. Maxx Is Immune to Retail's Woes

TJX Cos., the operator of TJ Maxx, on Tuesday reported first-quarter sales that fell short of forecasts, surprising analysts who expected the off-price chain to defy the retail industry's struggles.

Retail

Op-Ed | Not Even T.J. Maxx Is Immune to Retail's Woes

TJX Cos., the operator of TJ Maxx, on Tuesday reported first-quarter sales that fell short of forecasts, surprising analysts who expected the off-price chain to defy the retail industry's struggles.


Fashion Week

Dior Goes West

Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Fashion Week

Dior Goes West

Christian Dior’s first female creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and chief executive Sidney Toledano reflect on the state of the storied house as it hosts a ‘Sauvage’-themed Cruise show in the Santa Monica Mountains.


Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Downfall Doesn't Spell Doom for All of Retail

Macy's shares tumbled Thursday after the department store chain reported sales had fallen in the first quarter from a year earlier, the ninth such quarterly decline in a row.

Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Downfall Doesn't Spell Doom for All of Retail

Macy's shares tumbled Thursday after the department store chain reported sales had fallen in the first quarter from a year earlier, the ninth such quarterly decline in a row.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail

Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Zalando Busts the Myth of Cheap Online Retail

Zalando is the latest online retailer to spell out just how much it is spending in an attempt to stay one step ahead. The danger is that profit growth doesn't keep pace with sales expansion.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Touches Down in Los Angeles

In celebration of our latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America, BoF gathered together the designers, creative leaders and entrepreneurs turning Los Angeles into a fashion and culture epicentre.

News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Touches Down in Los Angeles

In celebration of our latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America, BoF gathered together the designers, creative leaders and entrepreneurs turning Los Angeles into a fashion and culture epicentre.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Celebrates ‘America’

Industry leaders gathered together at a dinner to fête the latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America.

News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion Celebrates ‘America’

Industry leaders gathered together at a dinner to fête the latest special print edition examining the business of fashion in America.


News & Analysis

BoF To Honour Natalia Vodianova with 2017 Global VOICES Award

The Russian supermodel and philanthropist will receive the accolade at a star-studded gala during VOICES, BoF’s gathering for big thinkers to be held from November 29 - December 2 2017 in Oxfordshire.

News & Analysis

BoF To Honour Natalia Vodianova with 2017 Global VOICES Award

The Russian supermodel and philanthropist will receive the accolade at a star-studded gala during VOICES, BoF’s gathering for big thinkers to be held from November 29 - December 2 2017 in Oxfordshire.


Retail

Op-Ed | Big Short on America's Dying Malls Could Be a Big Bust

The idea is that as retailers stumble they won't be able to pay their rents, eventually causing their landlords to default on their loans and, if it gets bad enough, triggering a big payout to the short-sellers.

Retail

Op-Ed | Big Short on America's Dying Malls Could Be a Big Bust

The idea is that as retailers stumble they won't be able to pay their rents, eventually causing their landlords to default on their loans and, if it gets bad enough, triggering a big payout to the short-sellers.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | LVMH to Launch Digital Lifestyle and E-Commerce Platform

The luxury conglomerate is dipping a toe into the 'experience economy' with Clos19, a new e-commerce platform for its Moët Hennessy wine and spirits division which will sell experiences as well as products.