John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Entrepreneurship
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Luxury
The Jonathan Anderson Experiment
A last-minute switch from live-showing in Milan to film-making in London was the designer’s latest exercise in ingenious Covid crisis management.
The Jonathan Anderson Experiment
A last-minute switch from live-showing in Milan to film-making in London was the designer’s latest exercise in ingenious Covid crisis management.
Sustainability
Dame Vivian Hunt Makes the Case for Stakeholder Capitalism
The senior partner at McKinsey & Company explains why being an ethical and sustainable company is not just good for the world — but for business.
Dame Vivian Hunt Makes the Case for Stakeholder Capitalism
The senior partner at McKinsey & Company explains why being an ethical and sustainable company is not just good for the world — but for business.
Luxury
Harris Reed and Alok Vaid-Menon on Fashion’s Gender Fluid Future
The breakout Central Saint Martins graduate and performance artist and designer discuss ways the industry can commit to a de-gendered future.
Harris Reed and Alok Vaid-Menon on Fashion’s Gender Fluid Future
The breakout Central Saint Martins graduate and performance artist and designer discuss ways the industry can commit to a de-gendered future.
Luxury
Balenciaga’s Cédric Charbit on Moving from Hype to Timelessness
Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit discussed the brand’s attention-grabbing moments of 2021 and its future in the metaverse.
Balenciaga’s Cédric Charbit on Moving from Hype to Timelessness
Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit discussed the brand’s attention-grabbing moments of 2021 and its future in the metaverse.
Luxury
Janaya Future Khan: “What Activism Really Means”
Janaya Future Khan on what the fight for social transformation, equality and justice for all looks like through the lens of one of the most compelling voices in activism today.
Janaya Future Khan: “What Activism Really Means”
Janaya Future Khan on what the fight for social transformation, equality and justice for all looks like through the lens of one of the most compelling voices in activism today.
Luxury
Kim Jones Drops a New Beat for Dior Men
The multitasking designer talks to Tim Blanks about Virgil Abloh, his new Jack Kerouac-infused collection and why he’s taking a break from marquee collaborations to focus on ‘Dior by Dior.’
Kim Jones Drops a New Beat for Dior Men
The multitasking designer talks to Tim Blanks about Virgil Abloh, his new Jack Kerouac-infused collection and why he’s taking a break from marquee collaborations to focus on ‘Dior by Dior.’
Retail
Max Bittner on the Rise and Rise of Fashion Resale
The CEO of Vestiaire Collective explains how old clothes bring new profits to an industry increasingly conscious of its need to become more circular and sustainable.
Max Bittner on the Rise and Rise of Fashion Resale
The CEO of Vestiaire Collective explains how old clothes bring new profits to an industry increasingly conscious of its need to become more circular and sustainable.
Retail
Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success
The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.
Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success
The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.
Technology
The Dematerialised on the Rise of Virtual Fashion
Marjorie Hernandez and Karinna Nobbs, co-founders of The Dematerialised, explain why, one day, a digital dress could be just as desirable as a physical one, as featured in the fourth episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
The Dematerialised on the Rise of Virtual Fashion
Marjorie Hernandez and Karinna Nobbs, co-founders of The Dematerialised, explain why, one day, a digital dress could be just as desirable as a physical one, as featured in the fourth episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Technology
Ian Rogers: ‘Five years from now, we will have closets where we share our digital collections’
Ledger’s chief experience officer explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush, as featured in the fourth episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Ian Rogers: ‘Five years from now, we will have closets where we share our digital collections’
Ledger’s chief experience officer explains how — and when — fashion should tap into the NFT gold rush, as featured in the fourth episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Workplace & Talent
Sinéad Burke: ‘Fashion Has the Power to Change How Society Views People.’
The educator and advocate speaks to Imran Amed about her ongoing quest to make fashion more inclusive, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
Sinéad Burke: ‘Fashion Has the Power to Change How Society Views People.’
The educator and advocate speaks to Imran Amed about her ongoing quest to make fashion more inclusive, as featured in the third episode of The BoF Show, now streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake.
The News in Brief
Harvey Nichols Warns It Could Collapse Without Rescue Deal
The upscale department store says it will not be able to survive another year without new investment, as bidders for the chain circle.
Shein IPO Value Could Fall Short of $30 Billion Targeted by Some Investors
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates the ultra-fast fashion retailer supports a valuation of $22 billion to $25 billion, well below the roughly $30 billion valuation some investors have pushed for.
Thom Bettridge to Step Down as I-D Editor in Chief
Global editorial director Steff Yotka will succeed Bettridge, who is leaving to focus on his creative studio Content World.
Under Armour Forecasts Steeper Annual Sales Decline
The athletic apparel maker is struggling with weak consumer demand amid macroeconomic uncertainty in its key North American market.
Skims to Enter India Through Partnership With Reliance Brands
The luxury arm of Reliance Retail will operate the Skims brand across physical and digital channels, beginning with Delhi and Mumbai.
Vogue World 2027 Will Be Held in San Francisco
The sixth edition of the annual runway spectacle will return to the US after this year's outing in Milan.
Capri Cuts Revenue Outlook as Iran War Hits Michael Kors Sales
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.