Natalie Massenet
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Imaginary Ventures
She started one of the first luxury fashion e-tailers in the world and has now co-founded a venture capital firm.


Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.

Stephanie Phair Named as New BFC Chair
The Farfetch executive has been named chairman of the British Fashion Council, succeeding Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet.

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Massenet Invest in 'Size-Inclusive' Brand Universal Standard
Tom and Ruth Chapman, Elizabeth Cutler, Toms founder Blake Mycosie and Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jammet also participated in the $7 million Series A round.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Massenet Invest in 'Size-Inclusive' Brand Universal Standard
Tom and Ruth Chapman, Elizabeth Cutler, Toms founder Blake Mycosie and Sweetgreen’s Jonathan Neman and Nicolas Jammet also participated in the $7 million Series A round.

The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.

The Drumroll to Farfetch’s $5 Billion IPO
Over the last year, the fashion ‘unicorn’ has made a series of major announcements designed, in part, to prime the market for a blockbuster IPO set for September 2018.

For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity
The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.

For Natalie Massenet, Change Brings Opportunity
The outgoing chairman of the British Fashion Council speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about how she changed the organisation, the challenges she faced along the way and her hopes for the future.

On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal
The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal.

On Road to Autumn IPO, Farfetch Inks Middle East Deal
The fashion ‘unicorn’ has entered into a joint venture with Chalhoub Group ahead of a $5 billion IPO that is set for September 2018, according to sources close to the deal.

Fashion in 2018 | 10. Startup Thinking
In 2018, a growing number of fashion companies will aim to emulate the qualities of startups such as agility, collaboration and openness.

Fashion in 2018 | 10. Startup Thinking
In 2018, a growing number of fashion companies will aim to emulate the qualities of startups such as agility, collaboration and openness.

BoF Professional Holiday Reading List
Read the BoF Professional the articles that yielded the biggest insights and got the fashion industry talking in 2017.

BoF Professional Holiday Reading List
Read the BoF Professional the articles that yielded the biggest insights and got the fashion industry talking in 2017.

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior
In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior
In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.

Reformation Raises $25 Million to Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Founder and chief executive Yael Aflalo will use the Series B round of financing, led by Stripes Group with participation from 14W andImaginary Ventures, to open more tech-enabled retail locations.

Reformation Raises $25 Million to Fuel Brick-and-Mortar Growth
Founder and chief executive Yael Aflalo will use the Series B round of financing, led by Stripes Group with participation from 14W andImaginary Ventures, to open more tech-enabled retail locations.
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