John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years
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Podcasts
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News & Analysis
The Business of the British Monarchy: What Happens Now?
In the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, author and royal-watcher Elizabeth Holmes dissects how the royal brand has been impacted by Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Business of the British Monarchy: What Happens Now?
In the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, author and royal-watcher Elizabeth Holmes dissects how the royal brand has been impacted by Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Luxury
Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business
After the release of her new book, I Am Invincible, designer Norma Kamali sat down with BoF’s chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to talk about the inception of her brand, its evolving purpose and plan, creativity and ageing.
Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business
After the release of her new book, I Am Invincible, designer Norma Kamali sat down with BoF’s chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to talk about the inception of her brand, its evolving purpose and plan, creativity and ageing.
Luxury
Unraveling Kering’s Investment in Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective’s chief executive Max Bittner opens up about the resale platform’s big deal with the French luxury group.
Unraveling Kering’s Investment in Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective’s chief executive Max Bittner opens up about the resale platform’s big deal with the French luxury group.
Luxury
José Neves Unpacks the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Partnership
The Farfetch founder and chief executive and Alibaba Group president J. Michael Evans discuss the industry-changing deal designed to dominate luxury e-commerce.
José Neves Unpacks the Farfetch-Alibaba-Richemont Partnership
The Farfetch founder and chief executive and Alibaba Group president J. Michael Evans discuss the industry-changing deal designed to dominate luxury e-commerce.
Fashion Week
Three Designers In Search of Digital Beauty
This week on The BoF Podcast, editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with Saul Nash, Stephen Jones and Roksanda Ilinčić about how to tell compelling fashion stories amid the pandemic.
Three Designers In Search of Digital Beauty
This week on The BoF Podcast, editor-in-chief Imran Amed speaks with Saul Nash, Stephen Jones and Roksanda Ilinčić about how to tell compelling fashion stories amid the pandemic.
Luxury
How Virgil Abloh Is Lifting Up Fashion’s Next Generation of Creatives
The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, making change and the importance of elevating the next generation of fashion creatives.
How Virgil Abloh Is Lifting Up Fashion’s Next Generation of Creatives
The designer speaks with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks about his latest collection, making change and the importance of elevating the next generation of fashion creatives.
Fashion Week
The Future of New York Fashion Week
This week on The BoF Podcast, designer Jason Wu and BoF’s senior correspondent Chantal Fernandez examine the evolving purpose of runway shows and what New York Fashion Week might look like after the pandemic.
The Future of New York Fashion Week
This week on The BoF Podcast, designer Jason Wu and BoF’s senior correspondent Chantal Fernandez examine the evolving purpose of runway shows and what New York Fashion Week might look like after the pandemic.
Retail
How Independent Fashion Brands Are Navigating the Crisis
BoF’s Imran Amed discusses transparency, cooperation and disruption with Dries Van Noten, Anya Hindmarch and Stefano Martinetto, leaders of two early pandemic initiatives — The Forum and Rewiring Fashion — to share thinking on the role of independent fashion brands and retailers amidst the biggest crisis in the history of the modern fashion industry.
How Independent Fashion Brands Are Navigating the Crisis
BoF’s Imran Amed discusses transparency, cooperation and disruption with Dries Van Noten, Anya Hindmarch and Stefano Martinetto, leaders of two early pandemic initiatives — The Forum and Rewiring Fashion — to share thinking on the role of independent fashion brands and retailers amidst the biggest crisis in the history of the modern fashion industry.
Retail
Racism and Inequality Are Stitched Into the Garments We Wear
This week, Doug Stephens speaks with Kalkidan Legesse and Robert Hoppenheim about fashion’s moral imperative to take responsibility for the people it impacts.
Racism and Inequality Are Stitched Into the Garments We Wear
This week, Doug Stephens speaks with Kalkidan Legesse and Robert Hoppenheim about fashion’s moral imperative to take responsibility for the people it impacts.
Luxury
Kim Jones on the Making of Air Dior
The artistic director of Dior Men, who is now also leading the women’s collections at Fendi, speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the enduring power of youth and the making of the Air Dior shoe.
Kim Jones on the Making of Air Dior
The artistic director of Dior Men, who is now also leading the women’s collections at Fendi, speaks with BoF’s Imran Amed about the enduring power of youth and the making of the Air Dior shoe.
Retail
Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop
This week on the BoF Podcast, retail veteran and former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson and BoF senior editorial associate Tamison O’Connor break down Topshop’s rise and fall and what comes next for the British high street.
Dissecting the Rise, Fall and Future of Topshop
This week on the BoF Podcast, retail veteran and former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson and BoF senior editorial associate Tamison O’Connor break down Topshop’s rise and fall and what comes next for the British high street.
Technology
How Fashion Can Leverage the Audio Appeal of Clubhouse
At VOICES 2020. Paul Davison and Virgil Abloh discussed the audio-only social network’s potential impact in the fashion industry with BoF’s Imran Amed.
How Fashion Can Leverage the Audio Appeal of Clubhouse
At VOICES 2020. Paul Davison and Virgil Abloh discussed the audio-only social network’s potential impact in the fashion industry with BoF’s Imran Amed.
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.