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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 Risk Not Taken

The risk not taken is more dangerous than the risk taken, says Andy Dunn, founder and CEO of clothing start-up Bonobos.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Risk Not Taken

The risk not taken is more dangerous than the risk taken, says Andy Dunn, founder and CEO of clothing start-up Bonobos.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Going ‘Net Native’

In fashion e-commerce, those who adopt ‘net native’ business models will rise to the top, says Lyst founder Chris Morton.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Going ‘Net Native’

In fashion e-commerce, those who adopt ‘net native’ business models will rise to the top, says Lyst founder Chris Morton.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Delphine Arnault to Leave Dior for Louis Vuitton

PARIS, France — According to market sources, Delphine Arnault, the eldest child of LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault, will leave her

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Delphine Arnault to Leave Dior for Louis Vuitton

PARIS, France — According to market sources, Delphine Arnault, the eldest child of LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault, will leave her


Technology

Rad Raises €2.5M in Series A Round Led By Index Ventures

Today, BoF can report that Paris-based online product discovery platform Rad has raised €2.5M in a Series A round of funding led by Index Ventures.

Technology

Rad Raises €2.5M in Series A Round Led By Index Ventures

Today, BoF can report that Paris-based online product discovery platform Rad has raised €2.5M in a Series A round of funding led by Index Ventures.


News & Analysis

In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.

News & Analysis

In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.


Retail

Op-Ed | Why Are We Ruining Our Best Young Fashion Companies?

Lawrence Lenihan, managing director of FirstMark Capital, argues that the Internet provides a new model for building fashion businesses based on passionate and intimate relationships with consumers, but the maximum market size for these companies is inherently capped, something that overcapitalised entrepreneurs, and the investors who fund them, too often fail to recognise.

Retail

Op-Ed | Why Are We Ruining Our Best Young Fashion Companies?

Lawrence Lenihan, managing director of FirstMark Capital, argues that the Internet provides a new model for building fashion businesses based on passionate and intimate relationships with consumers, but the maximum market size for these companies is inherently capped, something that overcapitalised entrepreneurs, and the investors who fund them, too often fail to recognise.


Global Markets

Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion

BoF’s editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that's being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers.

Global Markets

Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion

BoF’s editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that's being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Will the Online Fashion Resale Market Take a Flash Sales Nosedive?

Fashion resale sites could follow the trajectory of online sample sales, from must-shop to bottom-feeder. But there's an alternative.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Will the Online Fashion Resale Market Take a Flash Sales Nosedive?

Fashion resale sites could follow the trajectory of online sample sales, from must-shop to bottom-feeder. But there's an alternative.


China

The China Edit | Consumer Confidence, Hugo Boss' China Premiere, E-Commerce Soars, Domestic Couture, Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown

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

China

The China Edit | Consumer Confidence, Hugo Boss' China Premiere, E-Commerce Soars, Domestic Couture, Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown

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


Technology

BoF Exclusive | Carmen Busquets Enters Fashion 'Re-Commerce' Space with BuyMyWardrobe Investment

Today, BoF can exclusively report that Carmen Busquets has entered the fashion "re-commerce" space, joining a £200,000 angel investment in BuyMyWardrobe.

Technology

BoF Exclusive | Carmen Busquets Enters Fashion 'Re-Commerce' Space with BuyMyWardrobe Investment

Today, BoF can exclusively report that Carmen Busquets has entered the fashion "re-commerce" space, joining a £200,000 angel investment in BuyMyWardrobe.