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The State of Fashion 2021 Preview: Can the Industry Rebound Next Year?

BoF and McKinsey & Company are pleased to share a preview of exclusive data from The State of Fashion 2021, our highly anticipated annual report on the future of the fashion industry, which reveals that the global fashion industry could lose up to 20 percent of revenues this year — worth up to a staggering $440 billion — and lays out potential scenarios for the year ahead as well as the timing of the sector’s recovery.

The State of Fashion 2021 Preview: Can the Industry Rebound Next Year?

BoF and McKinsey & Company are pleased to share a preview of exclusive data from The State of Fashion 2021, our highly anticipated annual report on the future of the fashion industry, which reveals that the global fashion industry could lose up to 20 percent of revenues this year — worth up to a staggering $440 billion — and lays out potential scenarios for the year ahead as well as the timing of the sector’s recovery.


Luxury Giants Urge UK Chancellor to Rethink Tax-Free Shopping Ban

Follow our live blog for continuous updates from the frontlines of fashion.

Luxury Giants Urge UK Chancellor to Rethink Tax-Free Shopping Ban

Follow our live blog for continuous updates from the frontlines of fashion.


Nike’s Move To Zero Should Be Lauded, But It’s Not Enough

"Here’s why it’s important for everyone to do more."

Nike’s Move To Zero Should Be Lauded, But It’s Not Enough

"Here’s why it’s important for everyone to do more."


Why Wandler Is the Label the Fashion Set Want

"The fashion brand has developed a near-cult following."

Why Wandler Is the Label the Fashion Set Want

"The fashion brand has developed a near-cult following."


How the Fashion Industry Is Rallying To Support New Talent

"Brands and retailers are stepping-up to make up for the British government's shortfall."

How the Fashion Industry Is Rallying To Support New Talent

"Brands and retailers are stepping-up to make up for the British government's shortfall."


Should the Beauty Industry Be Regulated?

"With the threat of Covid-19, industry experts are keener than ever to regulate the sector."

Should the Beauty Industry Be Regulated?

"With the threat of Covid-19, industry experts are keener than ever to regulate the sector."


Pink Emerges as 2020's Colour of Political Protest

"Just as ‘Vote’ has become this season’s slogan, pink has been reframed as the colour of activism."

Pink Emerges as 2020's Colour of Political Protest

"Just as ‘Vote’ has become this season’s slogan, pink has been reframed as the colour of activism."


What September's Retail Sales Rebound Means for the Holidays

"As the US faces another apparent pandemic surge, a wobbly economy and a national election, uncertainty rules."

What September's Retail Sales Rebound Means for the Holidays

"As the US faces another apparent pandemic surge, a wobbly economy and a national election, uncertainty rules."


How Kemi Telford’s Printed Dresses Have Taken Over Instagram

"This small fashion brand has thrived during lockdown."

How Kemi Telford’s Printed Dresses Have Taken Over Instagram

"This small fashion brand has thrived during lockdown."


A Centuries-Old Korean Style Gets an Update

"The hanbok, a traditional form of Korean dress, is being embraced by K-pop stars and adapted by innovative designers."

A Centuries-Old Korean Style Gets an Update

"The hanbok, a traditional form of Korean dress, is being embraced by K-pop stars and adapted by innovative designers."


Miniso Is Beating Uniqlo and Muji at Their Game

"The Chinese retailer lists in the US despite challenge of slowing growth."

Miniso Is Beating Uniqlo and Muji at Their Game

"The Chinese retailer lists in the US despite challenge of slowing growth."


On Future Beauties: Nick Knight and Gareth Pugh in Conversation

"The two creatives unpack their definitions of beauty and their respective reactions to this tumultuous cultural moment."

On Future Beauties: Nick Knight and Gareth Pugh in Conversation

"The two creatives unpack their definitions of beauty and their respective reactions to this tumultuous cultural moment."