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Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.

Fashion Week

Fforme: A Quiet Luxury Label Making Noise in New York

‘I think New York is hungry for the level of quality we offer,’ says designer Paul Helbers ahead of Fforme’s runway debut on Sunday.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Sustainability Tools Prop Up a Broken System

Efforts to measure the environmental impact of clothes have a fatal flaw: They don’t account for overproduction, argues Beth Esponnette.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Sustainability Tools Prop Up a Broken System

Efforts to measure the environmental impact of clothes have a fatal flaw: They don’t account for overproduction, argues Beth Esponnette.


Creative Class

Why Anne Imhof, Queen of Hardcore, Is Selling Merch

The Berlin-based art star is selling hoodies, T-shirts, bombers and caps from her latest exhibition at Dover Street Market.

Creative Class

Why Anne Imhof, Queen of Hardcore, Is Selling Merch

The Berlin-based art star is selling hoodies, T-shirts, bombers and caps from her latest exhibition at Dover Street Market.


Sustainability

What Big Brands’ Sustainability Reports Won’t Tell You

For much of the last decade, advocates for sustainable businesses have argued that reporting on ESG measures would lead to a sustainable future. It hasn’t happened, writes Kenneth Pucker.

Sustainability

What Big Brands’ Sustainability Reports Won’t Tell You

For much of the last decade, advocates for sustainable businesses have argued that reporting on ESG measures would lead to a sustainable future. It hasn’t happened, writes Kenneth Pucker.


Luxury

The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.


Technology

Believe The Hype. Everything You Need to Know About AI

Like the internet back in 1993, AI is still in its infancy. It’s impossible to predict exactly where it will take us, but things are developing quickly and in many incredible ways, writes Imran Amed.

Technology

Believe The Hype. Everything You Need to Know About AI

Like the internet back in 1993, AI is still in its infancy. It’s impossible to predict exactly where it will take us, but things are developing quickly and in many incredible ways, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.

Luxury

A Playbook for Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo

How the American ‘accessible luxury’ group Tapestry can capitalise on its newly acquired brands and more from BoF’s Imran Amed.


Retail

How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art

After two decades of investing in the science of retail, it’s time for the industry to better balance technology solutions with a deeper understanding of art, writes Doug Stephens.

Retail

How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art

After two decades of investing in the science of retail, it’s time for the industry to better balance technology solutions with a deeper understanding of art, writes Doug Stephens.


Luxury

How to Tap China’s Luxury Market As Recovery Falters

Luxury brands are betting on store upgrades, tax-free shopping and VIC strategies to drive sales in China, writes Pierre Mallevays.

Luxury

How to Tap China’s Luxury Market As Recovery Falters

Luxury brands are betting on store upgrades, tax-free shopping and VIC strategies to drive sales in China, writes Pierre Mallevays.


Luxury

Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Luxury Watch Prices?

Bolstered by a Covid boom that has endured long after the lockdowns ended, expensive timepieces now experience the kind of hype cycle that we more closely associate with streetwear, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Why Are So Many People Obsessed With Luxury Watch Prices?

Bolstered by a Covid boom that has endured long after the lockdowns ended, expensive timepieces now experience the kind of hype cycle that we more closely associate with streetwear, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

From Jay-Z to the White Party: How Culture Drives the Swiss Watch Industry

High-profile collectors from sports, music and cinema have helped luxury watches shake off their dusty image and reach younger, more diverse clients. How are brands navigating the shift?

Luxury

From Jay-Z to the White Party: How Culture Drives the Swiss Watch Industry

High-profile collectors from sports, music and cinema have helped luxury watches shake off their dusty image and reach younger, more diverse clients. How are brands navigating the shift?


Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.