On Sneaker Brand’s Shares Slump After Sales Disappoint
The Swiss brand's stock tumbled after it posted disappointing second-quarter sales and issued a slightly more cautious sales forecast for the year.
Podcasts
Podcasts on fashion news & analysis | The Business of Fashion
Sustainability
In Search of Transparency: Fashion’s Data Problem
Fashion is a notoriously opaque industry. That’s a big problem when the industry is focusing on reducing its negative environmental and social impact.
In Search of Transparency: Fashion’s Data Problem
Fashion is a notoriously opaque industry. That’s a big problem when the industry is focusing on reducing its negative environmental and social impact.
Sustainability
Devising a New Social Contract for Fashion’s Garment Workers
Fashion has routinely failed the millions of people who make its clothes. What should the industry do to create systemic change?
Devising a New Social Contract for Fashion’s Garment Workers
Fashion has routinely failed the millions of people who make its clothes. What should the industry do to create systemic change?
Sustainability
Stella McCartney on the Business of Sustainable Design
The pioneering designer spoke to BoF’s Imran Amed about continuing to push the envelope for sustainable luxury at The BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap.
Stella McCartney on the Business of Sustainable Design
The pioneering designer spoke to BoF’s Imran Amed about continuing to push the envelope for sustainable luxury at The BoF Professional Summit: Closing Fashion’s Sustainability Gap.
Retail
The New Model for Building DTC Brands
A new generation of direct-to-consumer brands like Topicals and Parade are finding success with a powerful community-based approach to marketing.
The New Model for Building DTC Brands
A new generation of direct-to-consumer brands like Topicals and Parade are finding success with a powerful community-based approach to marketing.
Retail
10 Retail Archetypes for the Post-Pandemic Era
As retail stores begin to re-open this summer after a year of lockdown, Doug Stephens shares strategies for post-pandemic success from his new book, Resurrecting Retail.
10 Retail Archetypes for the Post-Pandemic Era
As retail stores begin to re-open this summer after a year of lockdown, Doug Stephens shares strategies for post-pandemic success from his new book, Resurrecting Retail.
Entrepreneurship
Rethinking the Fashion Rental Model for the Post-Pandemic Era
Rent the Runway chief executive Jennifer Hyman shares her strategy for making the fashion rental model work as retail, restaurants and workplaces slowly begin to re-open.
Rethinking the Fashion Rental Model for the Post-Pandemic Era
Rent the Runway chief executive Jennifer Hyman shares her strategy for making the fashion rental model work as retail, restaurants and workplaces slowly begin to re-open.
Sustainability
A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index
BoF’s London editor Sarah Kent and editor-in-chief Imran Amed delve into The BoF Sustainability Index, measuring fashion’s progress towards avoiding catastrophic climate change and achieving broader social imperatives by 2030.
A Crash Course on The BoF Sustainability Index
BoF’s London editor Sarah Kent and editor-in-chief Imran Amed delve into The BoF Sustainability Index, measuring fashion’s progress towards avoiding catastrophic climate change and achieving broader social imperatives by 2030.
Technology
The Multi-Versal Self and the Rise of Virtual Fashion
Billions of people across the world call themselves gamers. And as gaming technology improves and increasingly acts as an extension of the real world, it’s becoming a prime market for fashion brands. BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of Improbable to learn more.
The Multi-Versal Self and the Rise of Virtual Fashion
Billions of people across the world call themselves gamers. And as gaming technology improves and increasingly acts as an extension of the real world, it’s becoming a prime market for fashion brands. BoF’s Imran Amed talks to Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of Improbable to learn more.
News & Analysis
Combatting Anti-Asian Racism in Fashion
BoF’s Imran Amed talks with Michelle Lee, Susanna Lau and Phillip Lim about the intersectional issues and structural barriers at the core of Anti-Asian hate, and how fashion professionals can be better allies.
Combatting Anti-Asian Racism in Fashion
BoF’s Imran Amed talks with Michelle Lee, Susanna Lau and Phillip Lim about the intersectional issues and structural barriers at the core of Anti-Asian hate, and how fashion professionals can be better allies.
Luxury
Sterling Ruby on His Boundary-Bending Work in Art and Fashion
In the latest edition of the BoF podcast, Tim Blanks talks with the artist, designer and first American in over a decade to present at Paris haute couture week.
Sterling Ruby on His Boundary-Bending Work in Art and Fashion
In the latest edition of the BoF podcast, Tim Blanks talks with the artist, designer and first American in over a decade to present at Paris haute couture week.
News & Analysis
The Year That Changed the World
A year after coronavirus lockdowns swept the world, BoF’s Imran Amed looks back at a period of sweeping change in conversation with leading voices from inside and outside fashion.
The Year That Changed the World
A year after coronavirus lockdowns swept the world, BoF’s Imran Amed looks back at a period of sweeping change in conversation with leading voices from inside and outside fashion.
News & Analysis
Somali Supermodel Iman on the Struggle for Representation in Fashion
The Black model and entrepreneur speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about paving the way for a more inclusive fashion industry — and the work that remains to be done.
Somali Supermodel Iman on the Struggle for Representation in Fashion
The Black model and entrepreneur speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about paving the way for a more inclusive fashion industry — and the work that remains to be done.
The News in Brief
Natura Posts 92% Decline in Quarterly Profit
Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura on Monday posted a second-quarter net profit of 35 million reais ($6.85 million), a 92.1 percent decline from the same period in 2025.
Report: Armani Stake Sale Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2027 Deadline
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Shein to Launch IPO as Soon as August 19, Sources Say
The Hong Kong IPO could take place as soon as Wednesday of next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.
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.