Marc Jacobs
Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs
The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.
Sephora Pledges to Devote More Shelf Space to Black Businesses
The cosmetics giant became the first major retailer to sign onto a pledge to dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to products from black-owned businesses.
How to Recession-Proof Your Business
During times of economic uncertainty, brands should opt for a leaner business so that each dollar earned — and saved — goes a long way.
With America in Chaos, Will LVMH’s Tiffany Acquisition Go Ahead as Planned?
Analysts and media speculated last week that the conglomerate has cold feet about buying an American company in the middle of the crisis. In the end, the partnership still makes sense.
Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.
Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.
Amazon vs Alibaba: Which E-Commerce Giant Is Winning the Covid-19 Era?
The online retail goliaths have made a fortune as the pandemic shifted shopping online but the crisis has also exposed their vulnerabilities and shed light on challenges that lie ahead.
The BoF Podcast: Marc Jacobs Says, ‘I Still Have Stories to Tell’
The American designer chatted with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his last show before quarantine, brick-and-mortar retail and the future of New York fashion.
Fashion and Music Find New Ways to Partner in the Pandemic
It may be a while before concerts and red carpets are allowed again, but luxury brands are finding creative ways to engage with the music industry in the meantime.
Can Fashion Cash In on the Animal Crossing Craze?
The Nintendo Switch game, released in late March, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. But it presents no clear way for fashion to monetise its popularity just yet.
Gulf Retailers Will Suffer During Ramadan
With the most important sales period of the year wiped out across the Middle East, luxury brands could be hit hard in key markets like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to mall closures and lockdown.
What Brands Are Doing Instead of Influencer Campaigns
With pre-pandemic budgets slashed, brands are relying less heavily on influencers, using what marketing dollars they have left in creative ways.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
