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#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election

What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.

#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election

What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.


Join Us at VOICES 2020: Session 04 — Reinventing Retail

Industry forces accelerated by the pandemic are completely reshaping the retail industry. Learn from the key players who are seizing the future at VOICES 2020.

Join Us at VOICES 2020: Session 04 — Reinventing Retail

Industry forces accelerated by the pandemic are completely reshaping the retail industry. Learn from the key players who are seizing the future at VOICES 2020.


Covid Crisis Fashion Report: Workers’ Rights Should Not Be Put on Hold

"An assessment of 428 Australian and international fashion brands has found none could ensure all workers were covered."

Covid Crisis Fashion Report: Workers’ Rights Should Not Be Put on Hold

"An assessment of 428 Australian and international fashion brands has found none could ensure all workers were covered."


Why Fashion Needs To Understand the Difference Between Inclusivity and Diversity

"The terms have been bandied about by brands and companies keen to show their alignment with both causes."

Why Fashion Needs To Understand the Difference Between Inclusivity and Diversity

"The terms have been bandied about by brands and companies keen to show their alignment with both causes."


19 Designers — From Household Names To Emerging New Talent — on the Power of Partnership

"More than ever, designers are embracing the power of mentorship, collaboration, community."

19 Designers — From Household Names To Emerging New Talent — on the Power of Partnership

"More than ever, designers are embracing the power of mentorship, collaboration, community."


Don’t Even Try Paying Cash in China

"How two apps created new kinds of commerce in China, and what a cashless future might look like."

Don’t Even Try Paying Cash in China

"How two apps created new kinds of commerce in China, and what a cashless future might look like."


Remembering Helmut Newton Through Stories of Those Who Knew Him

"Close colleagues share details of the famed fashion photographer."

Remembering Helmut Newton Through Stories of Those Who Knew Him

"Close colleagues share details of the famed fashion photographer."


Can Gap Escape the Whirlwind? New CEO Confronts Years of Decline

"Sonia Syngal is plotting a future of fewer stores and more fashion risks to revive the company’s namesake brand."

Can Gap Escape the Whirlwind? New CEO Confronts Years of Decline

"Sonia Syngal is plotting a future of fewer stores and more fashion risks to revive the company’s namesake brand."


How Beautycounter Sought Sustainability and Growth

"TPG Growth matched Beautycounter's passion for prioritising people and the planet."

How Beautycounter Sought Sustainability and Growth

"TPG Growth matched Beautycounter's passion for prioritising people and the planet."


Mastering Complexity With the Consumer-First Product Portfolio

"In managing a product portfolio, the balance between efficiency and value is a constant challenge."

Mastering Complexity With the Consumer-First Product Portfolio

"In managing a product portfolio, the balance between efficiency and value is a constant challenge."


This Design Collective Is Helping Fashion Embrace Regenerative Agriculture

"Oshadi Studio is an independent supply chain that any designer can tap into."

This Design Collective Is Helping Fashion Embrace Regenerative Agriculture

"Oshadi Studio is an independent supply chain that any designer can tap into."


Want to Be the Next Big Thing in Fashion? Nah.

"Unicorns are so 2010. For a thriving generation of talented comers, small is beautiful."

Want to Be the Next Big Thing in Fashion? Nah.

"Unicorns are so 2010. For a thriving generation of talented comers, small is beautiful."