The Business of Fashion
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.
Market Pulse | China Slowdown Casts a Cloud
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") lost 1.5 percent in April, underperforming the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by almost two
Market Pulse | China Slowdown Casts a Cloud
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") lost 1.5 percent in April, underperforming the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by almost two
Op-Ed | ‘Made in France’ Needs Remaking
Brooke Taylor of Aganovich, an emerging label that manufactures in France, surfaces the challenges that lie at the heart of the current ‘Made in France’ product labelling system and says it’s time for a rethink.
Op-Ed | ‘Made in France’ Needs Remaking
Brooke Taylor of Aganovich, an emerging label that manufactures in France, surfaces the challenges that lie at the heart of the current ‘Made in France’ product labelling system and says it’s time for a rethink.
Looking Back at Dior’s Mega-Sized Harrods Pop-Up
Last month, Harrods and Dior celebrated sixty years of joint history with a mega-sized promotion of unprecedented scale. Now that the dust has settled, BoF takes a closer look at the results of the retail extravaganza.
Looking Back at Dior’s Mega-Sized Harrods Pop-Up
Last month, Harrods and Dior celebrated sixty years of joint history with a mega-sized promotion of unprecedented scale. Now that the dust has settled, BoF takes a closer look at the results of the retail extravaganza.
Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway
It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.
Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway
It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.
Op-Ed | Is Church and State Obsolete?
With the rise of shopable magazines and a new hybrid business model built around retail, advertising and newsstand sales, Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Mr Porter, argues that it's time to dispense with the pretense of 'church and state' divisions between the commercial and editorial sides of a fashion media business.
Op-Ed | Is Church and State Obsolete?
With the rise of shopable magazines and a new hybrid business model built around retail, advertising and newsstand sales, Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Mr Porter, argues that it's time to dispense with the pretense of 'church and state' divisions between the commercial and editorial sides of a fashion media business.
Market Pulse | A Steady Ship in Volatile Waters
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") gained 1.6 percent in March, outperforming the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by just half a
Market Pulse | A Steady Ship in Volatile Waters
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") gained 1.6 percent in March, outperforming the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by just half a
L Capital Reportedly in Talks to Take Stake in Bimba & Lola
L Capital, a private equity fund sponsored by LVMH, is reportedly in talks to invest in Spanish contemporary brand Bimba & Lola, according to Modaes.es, a Spanish fashion trade website.
L Capital Reportedly in Talks to Take Stake in Bimba & Lola
L Capital, a private equity fund sponsored by LVMH, is reportedly in talks to invest in Spanish contemporary brand Bimba & Lola, according to Modaes.es, a Spanish fashion trade website.
Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel
PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director
Power Moves | Formichetti Leaves Mugler, Said to Join Diesel
PARIS, France — The French fashion house Mugler says Lady Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti is leaving the company where he's been creative director
The Basics | Part 7 — Production
The Basics is BoF’s recurring series on how to set up a fashion business from scratch, developed in partnership with Ari Bloom, a NYC-based strategic advisor to growth brands. Today, we examine one of the most important parts of running a fashion business: production.
The Basics | Part 7 — Production
The Basics is BoF’s recurring series on how to set up a fashion business from scratch, developed in partnership with Ari Bloom, a NYC-based strategic advisor to growth brands. Today, we examine one of the most important parts of running a fashion business: production.
It's Time to Talk About Fashion's Poor Payors
A number of prestigious retailers have been squeezing young London designers on payment terms and, in some cases, failing to pay on time, which can be debilitating for emerging fashion businesses. These practices must be stopped.
It's Time to Talk About Fashion's Poor Payors
A number of prestigious retailers have been squeezing young London designers on payment terms and, in some cases, failing to pay on time, which can be debilitating for emerging fashion businesses. These practices must be stopped.