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Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines
The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.
Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines
The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.
The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt
The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.
The Rise of the Fashion Sweatshirt
The humble sweatshirt has been reborn as a high fashion statement piece for both men and women, striking a chord with consumers and offering fashion businesses unmistakable commercial opportunities. BoF investigates.
The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.
The Creative Class | Robbie Spencer, Fashion Director
Miuccia Prada loves his work but his grandmother doesn’t understand what he does. BoF sat down with Robbie Spencer, stylist and newly appointed fashion director at Dazed & Confused, to discuss his personal and professional journey.
The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion
BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.
The Gatekeepers Who Hold the Keys to Japanese Fashion
BoF examines Japan's 'madoguchi,' the bicultural point people who play the critical role of scout, market researcher, mediator, cultural ambassador, interpreter and deal broker for Western businesses seeking out the most exciting niche labels in Tokyo's often impenetrable fashion landscape.
Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts
BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.
Chitose Abe of Sacai Says It's About Following Your Instincts
BoF speaks to Japanese designer Chitose Abe about how she grew her label, Sacai, into a burgeoning fashion business that has attracted an unlikely chorus of cheerleaders, including industry titans Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld.
BoF Exclusive | MenInvest Acquires Progressive Men's E-Tailer Oki-Ni
Today, BoF can report that French menswear-focused media and e-commerce group MenInvest has acquired London-based online retailer Oki-ni for an undisclosed amount.
BoF Exclusive | MenInvest Acquires Progressive Men's E-Tailer Oki-Ni
Today, BoF can report that French menswear-focused media and e-commerce group MenInvest has acquired London-based online retailer Oki-ni for an undisclosed amount.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 3: Emerging Districts
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we look at Manhattan’s emerging luxury retail districts.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 3: Emerging Districts
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we look at Manhattan’s emerging luxury retail districts.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 2: Soho's Renaissance
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Yesterday, we considered the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District. Today, we examine the renaissance of Soho.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 2: Soho's Renaissance
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Yesterday, we considered the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District. Today, we examine the renaissance of Soho.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.
The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District
In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.
The Creative Class | Patrick Li, Art Director
Celebrated art director Patrick Li sat down with BoF to talk about his personal journey from a UC Berkeley student obsessed with music and architecture to the top of New York’s fashion media world.
The Creative Class | Patrick Li, Art Director
Celebrated art director Patrick Li sat down with BoF to talk about his personal journey from a UC Berkeley student obsessed with music and architecture to the top of New York’s fashion media world.