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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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Technology

Op-Ed | Your Ads Need Mobile Video

Mary Meeker’s latest Internet Trends report shows mobile video advertising is significantly under-exploited. Fashion brands would be wise to move fast, argues Qasim Mohammad.

Technology

Op-Ed | Your Ads Need Mobile Video

Mary Meeker’s latest Internet Trends report shows mobile video advertising is significantly under-exploited. Fashion brands would be wise to move fast, argues Qasim Mohammad.


Technology

Op-Ed | Internet Access Will Transform Fashion in Africa

Logistical obstacles may still plague Africa’s fashion market, but progress in IT is already having a big impact, argues Fatoumata Ba.

Technology

Op-Ed | Internet Access Will Transform Fashion in Africa

Logistical obstacles may still plague Africa’s fashion market, but progress in IT is already having a big impact, argues Fatoumata Ba.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Hashtag Cults

Designers are using social media to amass virtual nations of followers.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Hashtag Cults

Designers are using social media to amass virtual nations of followers.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards

The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards

The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Africa, Fashion’s Next Sourcing Hub?

Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Africa, Fashion’s Next Sourcing Hub?

Africa’s integration into the global apparel industry is a question of when, not if, says Marc Compagnon of Li & Fung.


China

The China Edit | Gucci, Pricing, Hermès, New Look

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Gucci, Pricing, Hermès, New Look

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Africa Needs Credible International Partners

The fashion industry needs to foster more substantial and deeply-rooted business partnerships in Africa, argues Hanneli Rupert.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Africa Needs Credible International Partners

The fashion industry needs to foster more substantial and deeply-rooted business partnerships in Africa, argues Hanneli Rupert.


Global Markets

Op-Ed | Could Global Pricing Alignment Backfire?

Luxury brands like Chanel and Prada have been adjusting prices in response to the Chinese market, but currency volatility and political dynamics present a real risk, argues Philip Guarino.

Global Markets

Op-Ed | Could Global Pricing Alignment Backfire?

Luxury brands like Chanel and Prada have been adjusting prices in response to the Chinese market, but currency volatility and political dynamics present a real risk, argues Philip Guarino.


News & Analysis

A Reality Check for Fashion's Status Quo

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

News & Analysis

A Reality Check for Fashion's Status Quo

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


News & Analysis

Take Part in BoF’s Fashion Education Survey

The Business of Fashion is working on a new editorial initiative on fashion education and we need your help.

News & Analysis

Take Part in BoF’s Fashion Education Survey

The Business of Fashion is working on a new editorial initiative on fashion education and we need your help.