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Established by Thomas Burberry in 1856, Burberry is a global luxury fashion brand with a strong British heritage.

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News & Analysis

Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.


News & Analysis

How Levi's Sells a Logo Tee a Second

For most of its 166-year history, Levi’s was known solely for its jeans. But in the last few years it’s built T-shirts and tops into a $1 billion business.


News & Analysis

Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers

Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.


Luxury

In StockX’s Crystal Ball: The Future of the Sneaker Market

This week, StockX became the world’s first billion-dollar sneaker reseller. BoF looks into the crystal ball of the company’s transactions data to unearth five trends on the direction of the fast-growing market for sneakers.


Sustainability

Burberry Sets Emissions Goals in Bid to Become Carbon Neutral

The British luxury house announced plans last year to end the practice of destroying unsold items after shareholders objected to the disposal of millions of pounds worth of goods.


Luxury

WeChat Gains on Tmall and JD.com in China Luxury Battle

Thanks to WeChat "drops" and mini programs, Tencent is now vying with Tmall's Luxury Pavilion and JD.com's Toplife to become the go-to online destination for Chinese luxury consumers.


News & Analysis

Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?

With backing from José Neves and Ian Rogers, two former Burberry and Adidas executives are hoping their platform, Parade, brings new customers to the skate community in an authentic way.


China

China’s $29 Billion Shopping Festival Is Giving Brands FOMO

China's lesser-known 6.18 shopping festival presents as many challenges as it does sales opportunities, but it has become too big for luxury brands like Burberry, Valentino and Tom Ford to ignore.


Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.


Technology

Gen Z Loves TikTok. Can Fashion Brands Learn to Love It Too?

TikTok is the Wild West of social media, but brands like Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Poshmark are testing the waters to reach younger consumers.