British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand — Designing for Sustainability
Catch up on the second installment of BoF's new five-part online learning series to find out how to embed sustainable values into the creative process.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand — Designing for Sustainability
Catch up on the second installment of BoF's new five-part online learning series to find out how to embed sustainable values into the creative process.
Marketing
BoF LIVE: How to Communicate in a Crisis
Two crisis management veterans shed light on some of the key principles to effectively manage and address business blowups.
BoF LIVE: How to Communicate in a Crisis
Two crisis management veterans shed light on some of the key principles to effectively manage and address business blowups.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 2 of 5 — Designing for Sustainability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In the second masterclass of BoF's five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists to discuss ways to embed sustainable values in the creative process.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 2 of 5 — Designing for Sustainability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for the planet, the people in it, and still makes business sense? In the second masterclass of BoF's five-part online learning series, Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent is joined by a host of expert panelists to discuss ways to embed sustainable values in the creative process.
News & Analysis
#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
Designers who truly start from scratch often find themselves blocked out of the fashion establishment because they don’t follow the traditional (and costly) steps. What will success really depend on?
#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business
Designers who truly start from scratch often find themselves blocked out of the fashion establishment because they don’t follow the traditional (and costly) steps. What will success really depend on?
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail
Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.
BoF LIVE: The Future of Physical Retail
Watch Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal, leading retail analysts Sucharita Kodali and Sarah Willersdorf, and BoF's Lauren Sherman and Cathaleen Chen discuss how brands and retailers should redefine the importance of brick-and-mortar stores.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand – The Baseline
Catch up on the first masterclass in BoF's new five-part online learning series for an outline of the core principles required to build a more responsible brand.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand – The Baseline
Catch up on the first masterclass in BoF's new five-part online learning series for an outline of the core principles required to build a more responsible brand.
News & Analysis
Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent
What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.
Live Masterclass: How to Become a Diversity and Inclusion Change Agent
What does it take to actually increase diversity and deepen inclusivity in fashion? In this special BoFLIVE masterclass, diversity and inclusion expert Dr Derrick Gay outlines best practices and pitfalls in fostering a more equitable industry.
Retail
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How Lululemon Built Athleisure’s Leading Brand
BoF unpacks why a brand built on yoga leggings is winning the pandemic.
Entrepreneurship
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
BoF LIVE: How to Raise Money Right Now
While funding hasn’t completely vanished, investors are becoming more discerning with their cash. BoF unpacks how start-ups can raise capital during a global pandemic.
Retail
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
Local luxury retailers are poised to succeed post-pandemic. Two industry veterans share their strategies.
BoF LIVE: The Future of the Independent Fashion Store
Local luxury retailers are poised to succeed post-pandemic. Two industry veterans share their strategies.
Beauty
BoF LIVE: What Will Beauty Retail Look Like Post-Covid-19?
The allure of shopping for beauty products in store was the experience. How is the industry pivoting during this new normal?
BoF LIVE: What Will Beauty Retail Look Like Post-Covid-19?
The allure of shopping for beauty products in store was the experience. How is the industry pivoting during this new normal?
Retail
BoF LIVE: The State of Retail from China to the US
BoF unpacks what the store of the future will look like in a post-pandemic climate and whether retailers can bounce back from the tremendous financial losses caused by the virus outbreak.
BoF LIVE: The State of Retail from China to the US
BoF unpacks what the store of the future will look like in a post-pandemic climate and whether retailers can bounce back from the tremendous financial losses caused by the virus outbreak.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.