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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

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.

News & Analysis

LVMH Takes Control of Christian Dior in $13 Billion Deal

The two-part deal will give LVMH full control over the Christian Dior Couture business, which has an enterprise value of €6.5 billion.


Workplace & Talent

Inside the Industry | How to Build a Career in Fashion

Anya Hindmarch, Caroline Issa, Farfetch’s Stephanie Phair and Jenny Cossons of Lyst joined BoF's Imran Amed to discuss the changing career opportunities in fashion and how to break into the industry.

Workplace & Talent

Inside the Industry | How to Build a Career in Fashion

Anya Hindmarch, Caroline Issa, Farfetch’s Stephanie Phair and Jenny Cossons of Lyst joined BoF's Imran Amed to discuss the changing career opportunities in fashion and how to break into the industry.


News & Analysis

Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’

BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?

News & Analysis

Anna Wintour Is the Cover Star of BoF’s Latest Print Issue: ‘America’

BoF’s latest special print issue focuses on America, the world’s largest consumer market and greatest exporter of cultural and technological change. Who better to decode the state of the nation and its fashion industry than our cover star, Anna Wintour?


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough

Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough

Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.


Technology

Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?

This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.

Technology

Google Targets Pinterest, Are Innovation Labs A Necessity?

This week, Google's new "Style Ideas" feature challenges Pinterest's search ambitions, while innovation labs could be crucial in today's tough retail environment.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Amazon's 'Learn, Burn, Churn' Method Puts Zappos at Risk

Reading between the lines of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual letter suggests Zappos could share the same fate as the now-shuttered Quidsi.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Amazon's 'Learn, Burn, Churn' Method Puts Zappos at Risk

Reading between the lines of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual letter suggests Zappos could share the same fate as the now-shuttered Quidsi.


Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?


Luxury

Op-Ed | Prada's Recovery Is Not Yet Guaranteed

Prada is doing all the right things to address its underperformance. But to justify its lofty valuation, it must be more emphatic that this is delivering actual sales growth.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Prada's Recovery Is Not Yet Guaranteed

Prada is doing all the right things to address its underperformance. But to justify its lofty valuation, it must be more emphatic that this is delivering actual sales growth.


Sustainability

Social Goods | CFDA Challenges Immigration Laws, H&M’s Global Change Award

This week, the CFDA issues a report calling for US immigration reform, while H&M sees “Grape Leather” jackets as the future of sustainable fashion.

Sustainability

Social Goods | CFDA Challenges Immigration Laws, H&M’s Global Change Award

This week, the CFDA issues a report calling for US immigration reform, while H&M sees “Grape Leather” jackets as the future of sustainable fashion.