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Letter From The Editor

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.


Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus

This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.

Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus

This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.


The Business of Beauty Is Expanding. Here’s How You Can Be a Part of It.

BoF is doubling down on our commitment to agenda-setting coverage of the global beauty and wellness space, with a new newsletter, more content and events, including our first invite-only Global Forum.

The Business of Beauty Is Expanding. Here’s How You Can Be a Part of It.

BoF is doubling down on our commitment to agenda-setting coverage of the global beauty and wellness space, with a new newsletter, more content and events, including our first invite-only Global Forum.


Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.

Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2022

Our editors have selected 103 new members to add to this influential global community based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact.


Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.

Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.


A Letter to the BoF Community

Dear BoF Community,


BoF Is Your Guide During These Tough Times

The public health emergency that has gripped the world is creating untold human suffering and savaging the economy. At BoF, we are rising to the challenge and doubling down on our mission to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry.

BoF Is Your Guide During These Tough Times

The public health emergency that has gripped the world is creating untold human suffering and savaging the economy. At BoF, we are rising to the challenge and doubling down on our mission to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry.


Why I’m Listening to Kerby Jean-Raymond

Imran Amed reflects on the American designer’s comments on the BoF 500 gala.

Why I’m Listening to Kerby Jean-Raymond

Imran Amed reflects on the American designer’s comments on the BoF 500 gala.


Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.

Dapper Dan, Adut Akech, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Chika Are Our #BoF500 Cover Stars

For the seventh annual BoF 500, we spotlight the change agents who are helping to create a more inclusive fashion industry.


BoF Forges Partnership with the Financial Times

The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations. The FT is leading BoF’s new Series B round and providing support to accelerate the growth of the business.

BoF Forges Partnership with the Financial Times

The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce a partnership with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations. The FT is leading BoF’s new Series B round and providing support to accelerate the growth of the business.


BoF China Expands Focus on The World's Largest Luxury Market

BoF is embarking on an exciting new chapter for our Chinese-speaking community, redoubling our efforts in the Chinese market, sharpening our focus and recruiting a new leadership team which includes the return of Queennie Yang as BoF China Editorial Director.

BoF China Expands Focus on The World's Largest Luxury Market

BoF is embarking on an exciting new chapter for our Chinese-speaking community, redoubling our efforts in the Chinese market, sharpening our focus and recruiting a new leadership team which includes the return of Queennie Yang as BoF China Editorial Director.


Introducing the BoF Start-Up School

Today, we are pleased to release Start-Up School, a resource composed of detailed practical advice on topics ranging from fundraising to finding product-market fit to planning an exit; along with tools, templates and frameworks.

Introducing the BoF Start-Up School

Today, we are pleased to release Start-Up School, a resource composed of detailed practical advice on topics ranging from fundraising to finding product-market fit to planning an exit; along with tools, templates and frameworks.