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The Fashion Fallout From the UK’s Wild Week, Explained

UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget threw the country’s financial markets into a tailspin, and fashion is feeling the effects.

The Fashion Fallout From the UK’s Wild Week, Explained

UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget threw the country’s financial markets into a tailspin, and fashion is feeling the effects.


Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.


The Queen’s Funeral: Demystifying the Dress Code

The first funeral of a British monarch in 70 years brought with it a level of protocol on what people wear rarely seen in the modern age.

The Queen’s Funeral: Demystifying the Dress Code

The first funeral of a British monarch in 70 years brought with it a level of protocol on what people wear rarely seen in the modern age.


The BoF Podcast | Queen Elizabeth II’s Leadership and Legacy

Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about Queen Elizabeth II’s life and legacy — in fashion, culture and society at large.

The BoF Podcast | Queen Elizabeth II’s Leadership and Legacy

Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes speaks to BoF’s Imran Amed about Queen Elizabeth II’s life and legacy — in fashion, culture and society at large.


How Embedding DEI Into the Curriculum Has Evolved Student Experiences at Columbia College Chicago

The fashion department of the creative and liberal arts college continues to integrate DEI into its courses to positively impact the next generation of fashion professionals and the workplaces they will shape. BoF learns what impact it has had from graduates, alumni and faculty.

How Embedding DEI Into the Curriculum Has Evolved Student Experiences at Columbia College Chicago

The fashion department of the creative and liberal arts college continues to integrate DEI into its courses to positively impact the next generation of fashion professionals and the workplaces they will shape. BoF learns what impact it has had from graduates, alumni and faculty.


Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy

Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”

Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy

Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”


BoF to Honour Balenciaga’s Demna With Global VOICES Award 2022

The star designer and ‘lifelong refugee’ will receive BoF’s highest honour at our annual gathering for big thinkers for the way he has used his bold creative vision to highlight socio-political issues and support marginalised people.

BoF to Honour Balenciaga’s Demna With Global VOICES Award 2022

The star designer and ‘lifelong refugee’ will receive BoF’s highest honour at our annual gathering for big thinkers for the way he has used his bold creative vision to highlight socio-political issues and support marginalised people.


Post Roe v. Wade, How Do Fashion Brands Take Meaningful Action?

Fashion and beauty brands, quick to condemn the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights, now must determine how to enact comprehensive abortion-care policies for employees amid legal and ethical issues.

Post Roe v. Wade, How Do Fashion Brands Take Meaningful Action?

Fashion and beauty brands, quick to condemn the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights, now must determine how to enact comprehensive abortion-care policies for employees amid legal and ethical issues.


After Roe v. Wade Is Overturned, Fashion Speaks Out

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses a half century’s-old ruling and ignites fury among activists in fashion.

After Roe v. Wade Is Overturned, Fashion Speaks Out

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses a half century’s-old ruling and ignites fury among activists in fashion.


Tom Ford Steps Down as CFDA Chair

CEO Steven Kolb will serve as interim chair until the organisation names its next chairperson in the fall.

Tom Ford Steps Down as CFDA Chair

CEO Steven Kolb will serve as interim chair until the organisation names its next chairperson in the fall.


The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition

The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.

The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition

The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.


Introducing ‘The Debrief,’ a New Podcast Hosted by Lauren Sherman

In this weekly series, BoF’s chief correspondent will go behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.

Introducing ‘The Debrief,’ a New Podcast Hosted by Lauren Sherman

In this weekly series, BoF’s chief correspondent will go behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.