Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
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How Fashion Can Empower Girls
On International Women’s Day, BoF examines how the industry can be a better platform for empowering girls around the world.
How Fashion Can Empower Girls
On International Women’s Day, BoF examines how the industry can be a better platform for empowering girls around the world.
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The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES
Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.
The Best of BoF 2017 | VOICES
Today, we highlight some of the top discussions from this year's VOICES, BoF's annual gathering for big thinkers in partnership with QIC Real Estate. Watch now.
News & Analysis
VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution
Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.
VOICES 2017 Challenges Industry to Collaborate and Embrace Inclusivity Revolution
Fashion industry leaders joined economists, scientists, activists, innovators and catalysts from over twenty countries for the 2017 edition of #BoFVOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers. Watch the highlights.
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BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.
BoF Honours Natalia Vodianova with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2017 gathering at a Russian-themed gala celebrating the supermodel and philanthropist.
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Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World
Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
Inside VOICES 2017: 4 Key Themes Shaping Fashion and the Wider World
Global anxiety, the power of cross-industry collaboration, the inclusivity revolution and technology-driven innovation were the top themes at VOICES 2017, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
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Akin Akman on Adopting the Champion's Mindset
On stage at #BoFVOICES, the former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer — whose wildly popular Soul Cycle classes sell out in minutes — says the key to getting to the next level is adaptability. Watch now.
Akin Akman on Adopting the Champion's Mindset
On stage at #BoFVOICES, the former tennis player-turned-fitness influencer — whose wildly popular Soul Cycle classes sell out in minutes — says the key to getting to the next level is adaptability. Watch now.
Technology
How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup
Teenage venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup
Teenage venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Technology
Airbnb Co-Founder Shares Innovation Advice
Speaking at #BoFVOICES, Joe Gebbia explained his duct tape philosophy on innovation and how the sharing economy can power philanthropy for the 21st century. Watch now.
Airbnb Co-Founder Shares Innovation Advice
Speaking at #BoFVOICES, Joe Gebbia explained his duct tape philosophy on innovation and how the sharing economy can power philanthropy for the 21st century. Watch now.
Technology
Is Fashion Missing the Aging Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Is Fashion Missing the Aging Consumer Opportunity?
Fashion should design with, not just for, older consumers, argued Sarah Thomas onstage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Technology
Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication
Biofabrication is set to shake up the $100-billion business of leather goods, explained Andras Forgacs of Modern Meadow on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.
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It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
It’s Time for Adaptive Fashion
Disabled people have long been ignored by the fashion industry, but it’s high time for reform, argued Sinéad Burke on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Dapper Dan Discusses Power, Respect and Cultural Appropriation
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the legendary designer's historic partnership with Gucci. Watch now.
Dapper Dan Discusses Power, Respect and Cultural Appropriation
Dapper Dan and Leila Fataar joined BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks on the #BoFVOICES stage to discuss the power dynamics of appropriation and the legendary designer's historic partnership with Gucci. Watch now.
The News in Brief
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.