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Global Markets

The Year Ahead: Mapping Fashion’s New Investment Hotspots

Having a clear perspective on where to invest globally will be more challenging than ever in 2023 as brands weigh up geopolitical and reputational risks alongside the economic potential of the regions in which they operate.

Global Markets

The Year Ahead: Mapping Fashion’s New Investment Hotspots

Having a clear perspective on where to invest globally will be more challenging than ever in 2023 as brands weigh up geopolitical and reputational risks alongside the economic potential of the regions in which they operate.


News & Analysis

BoF VOICES 2022: Technology For a Better World

The technology that will replace the smartphone, tools that enable us to be our best selves and tech-based solutions to address critical global challenges were among the topics discussed by speakers like former Apple designer Imran Chaudhri, Dame Stephanie Shirley and Shopify president Harley Finkelstein.

News & Analysis

BoF VOICES 2022: Technology For a Better World

The technology that will replace the smartphone, tools that enable us to be our best selves and tech-based solutions to address critical global challenges were among the topics discussed by speakers like former Apple designer Imran Chaudhri, Dame Stephanie Shirley and Shopify president Harley Finkelstein.


News & Analysis

BoF VOICES 2022: Fashion’s Fresh Challenges and New Directions

From cracking down on greenwashing to planning for a challenging 2023, big thinkers from fashion and beyond shared their insights on the future of the fashion system in the second session of BoF VOICES.

News & Analysis

BoF VOICES 2022: Fashion’s Fresh Challenges and New Directions

From cracking down on greenwashing to planning for a challenging 2023, big thinkers from fashion and beyond shared their insights on the future of the fashion system in the second session of BoF VOICES.


News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2023: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

The seventh annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company reveals the industry is heading for a global slowdown in 2023 as macroeconomic tensions and slumping consumer confidence chip away at 2022′s gains. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry and the opportunities for growth in the year ahead.


Global Markets

The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight

Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.

Global Markets

The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight

Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.


Direct-to-Consumer

The Next Wave of DTC Acquisitions

As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.

Direct-to-Consumer

The Next Wave of DTC Acquisitions

As the economy weakens and funding dries up, more digital upstarts will face pressure to sell. They’ll have no trouble finding buyers – if they can prove they’re more than just another money-losing start-up.


Global Markets

Examining Qatar’s Fashion Hub Ambitions

Doha has attracted major fashion retail investment ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup but the Qatari capital’s ability to attract overseas shoppers long-term remains uncertain.

Global Markets

Examining Qatar’s Fashion Hub Ambitions

Doha has attracted major fashion retail investment ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup but the Qatari capital’s ability to attract overseas shoppers long-term remains uncertain.


Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Joy Howard on Community Fuelled Sustainability

BoF’s editor-in-chief Imran Amed spoke with the founder of degrowth brand Early Majority about the power of energised communities and what the future of token-gated commerce looks like.

Sustainability

The BoF Podcast | Joy Howard on Community Fuelled Sustainability

BoF’s editor-in-chief Imran Amed spoke with the founder of degrowth brand Early Majority about the power of energised communities and what the future of token-gated commerce looks like.


Beauty

Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand

From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.

Beauty

Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand

From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.


Beauty

How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z

Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.

Beauty

How Shai Eisenman’s Bubble Broke Through With Gen-Z

Bubble, a Gen-Z obsessed beauty brand, has managed to surpass the eight-figure revenue mark and is chasing $100 million by 2026. This week it debuts a new partnership with Ulta.


Retail

Diane von Furstenberg Makes a (Profitable) Comeback

For the first time in a decade, Diane von Furstenberg is operating in the black. It’s a feat made possible by cutting overall production by half under the brand’s new CEO, Gabby Hirata.

Retail

Diane von Furstenberg Makes a (Profitable) Comeback

For the first time in a decade, Diane von Furstenberg is operating in the black. It’s a feat made possible by cutting overall production by half under the brand’s new CEO, Gabby Hirata.


Retail

BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?

A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.

Retail

BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?

A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.