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Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.

News & Analysis

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.


News & Analysis

BoF Professional Is Coming

Beginning October 25th, unlimited access to BoF’s agenda-setting journalism will no longer be free. Subscribe to BoF Professional for unlimited access to BoF articles, plus Professional-only benefits.

News & Analysis

BoF Professional Is Coming

Beginning October 25th, unlimited access to BoF’s agenda-setting journalism will no longer be free. Subscribe to BoF Professional for unlimited access to BoF articles, plus Professional-only benefits.


News & Analysis

Fashion Education Is Incomplete Without Practical Work Experience

Schools must offer opportunities for practical work experience in the real fashion world to adequately prepare their students for today’s fast-changing fashion market.

News & Analysis

Fashion Education Is Incomplete Without Practical Work Experience

Schools must offer opportunities for practical work experience in the real fashion world to adequately prepare their students for today’s fast-changing fashion market.


Luxury

BoF Announces McKinsey & Company as Exclusive Knowledge Partner for VOICES

The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce that McKinsey & Company will be the exclusive knowledge partner for VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers this December.

Luxury

BoF Announces McKinsey & Company as Exclusive Knowledge Partner for VOICES

The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce that McKinsey & Company will be the exclusive knowledge partner for VOICES, BoF’s new annual gathering for big thinkers this December.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Nascent Luxury Brands Need Middlemen

While it’s fashionable for start-up labels to bypass retailers and go direct-to-consumer, for nascent luxury brands, middlemen still play a critical role, argues Edwin Jiang.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Why Nascent Luxury Brands Need Middlemen

While it’s fashionable for start-up labels to bypass retailers and go direct-to-consumer, for nascent luxury brands, middlemen still play a critical role, argues Edwin Jiang.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | Wool Can Be Just as Cruel as Fur

It's time to end the mistreatment of sheep who are battered and bloodied for their wool, argues Elisa Allen, director of PETA UK.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | Wool Can Be Just as Cruel as Fur

It's time to end the mistreatment of sheep who are battered and bloodied for their wool, argues Elisa Allen, director of PETA UK.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Don't Underestimate the Americas Opportunity

In a climate of global uncertainty, luxury brands should consider revisiting the US and reviewing Latin American markets for growth opportunities, argues Charlotte Keesing.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Don't Underestimate the Americas Opportunity

In a climate of global uncertainty, luxury brands should consider revisiting the US and reviewing Latin American markets for growth opportunities, argues Charlotte Keesing.


Luxury

Op-Ed | A Survival Guide to a Volatile World

Fashion is vulnerable to global instability but businesses can manage and mitigate volatility with a smart, long-term strategy, argue Achim Berg and Leonie Brantberg.

Luxury

Op-Ed | A Survival Guide to a Volatile World

Fashion is vulnerable to global instability but businesses can manage and mitigate volatility with a smart, long-term strategy, argue Achim Berg and Leonie Brantberg.


Technology

Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’

Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.

Technology

Op-Ed | Why Brands Must Build ‘Mobile-Up’

Mobile enables powerful one-to-one interactions between brands and customers, but tapping the opportunity requires rethinking much more than just front-end experience, argues Stephan Schambach.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | What 3D Printing Means for Fashion

3D printing has significant implications for luxury garments, shoes and bags, as well as jewellery, eyewear and watchmaking, argues Pascal Morand.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | What 3D Printing Means for Fashion

3D printing has significant implications for luxury garments, shoes and bags, as well as jewellery, eyewear and watchmaking, argues Pascal Morand.