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Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins

As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins

As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry.


Fashion Weeks

The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025

BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.

Fashion Weeks

The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025

BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.


Beauty

The Debrief | Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.

Beauty

The Debrief | Can You Sell Sexual Wellness Without Sex?

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with editorial associate Yola Mzizi about how regulatory restrictions and cultural conservatism are forcing sexual wellness brands to pivot their messaging in 2025.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Francesco Risso Says Fashion Should Slow Down to Find Its Magic Again

The celebrated creative director reflects on his unconventional upbringing, formative mentorship under Louise Wilson and Miuccia Prada, and why true fashion magic takes time and discipline.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast | Francesco Risso Says Fashion Should Slow Down to Find Its Magic Again

The celebrated creative director reflects on his unconventional upbringing, formative mentorship under Louise Wilson and Miuccia Prada, and why true fashion magic takes time and discipline.


Retail

The Debrief | Can Farfetch Be Fixed?

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.

Retail

The Debrief | Can Farfetch Be Fixed?

Executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speak with DTC correspondent Malique Morris about how the luxury marketplace has changed under its new owner, Coupang.


Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | James Whitner on Culture, Community and Building Brands with Purpose

From the importance of playing the “long game” to staying optimistic amid social and political change, the founder of The Whitaker Group, known for boutiques like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, shares what it takes to merge culture, community, and commerce.

Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | James Whitner on Culture, Community and Building Brands with Purpose

From the importance of playing the “long game” to staying optimistic amid social and political change, the founder of The Whitaker Group, known for boutiques like A Ma Maniére and Social Status, shares what it takes to merge culture, community, and commerce.


Sustainability

The Debrief | Why Can’t Fashion Fix Its Labour Exploitation Problem

Sustainability editor Sarah Kent joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss new revelations of forced labour in fashion’s supply chain, and why the industry can’t seem to consistently protect its workers.

Sustainability

The Debrief | Why Can’t Fashion Fix Its Labour Exploitation Problem

Sustainability editor Sarah Kent joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss new revelations of forced labour in fashion’s supply chain, and why the industry can’t seem to consistently protect its workers.


Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Giles Duley Shares a New Lens on Purpose

From early success in fashion photography to a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, photographer Giles Duley reveals how creativity and empathy can reshape how we document — and transform — people and communities.

Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Giles Duley Shares a New Lens on Purpose

From early success in fashion photography to a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, photographer Giles Duley reveals how creativity and empathy can reshape how we document — and transform — people and communities.


Luxury

The Debrief | Can Kering Fix Gucci?

Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.

Luxury

The Debrief | Can Kering Fix Gucci?

Luxury editor Robert Williams joins executive editor Brian Baskin and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young to discuss Gucci’s dramatic sales decline, leadership churn, and the broader challenges facing the luxury group Kering, as the conglomerate seeks a path to recovery.


Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun on Belonging, Otherness and Identity

World-renowned stage designer Es Devlin and writer Ekow Eshun explore how confronting personal biases and grappling with ‘otherness’ can fundamentally alter our understanding of self and community.

Creative Class

The BoF Podcast | Es Devlin and Ekow Eshun on Belonging, Otherness and Identity

World-renowned stage designer Es Devlin and writer Ekow Eshun explore how confronting personal biases and grappling with ‘otherness’ can fundamentally alter our understanding of self and community.


Beauty

The Debrief | Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer?

As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.

Beauty

The Debrief | Can Estée Lauder Win Over the Modern Beauty Consumer?

As the beauty conglomerate struggles with falling sales and rising competition, new CEO Stéphane de La Faverie is implementing a strategic overhaul to modernise the company. The Debrief unpacks how the company’s family-controlled structure, market shifts and evolving consumer expectations are making his task difficult.


Global Markets

The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury

In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.

Global Markets

The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury

In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.