Gemma D’Auria

Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.

Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

The State of Fashion: Luxury
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.

The State of Fashion: Luxury
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition continue to weigh on the global luxury sector in 2025. Companies need to review their strategic priorities — investing in talent development, product excellence and finding new ways to engage with clients. Download the special Luxury edition of The State of Fashion report by BoF Insights and McKinsey & Company to understand the strategic imperatives for luxury executives in the years ahead.

The State of Fashion 2025: Challenges at Every Turn
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.

The State of Fashion 2025: Challenges at Every Turn
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.
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