Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-Owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
leadership
Workplace & Talent
The Year Ahead: A Talent Crunch Is Heading Our Way
Competition for talent from both inside and outside the fashion industry will intensify in 2022. To attract and retain the right employees across their organisations, fashion companies must prepare their workplaces to ensure they are flexible, diverse and digitised.
The Year Ahead: A Talent Crunch Is Heading Our Way
Competition for talent from both inside and outside the fashion industry will intensify in 2022. To attract and retain the right employees across their organisations, fashion companies must prepare their workplaces to ensure they are flexible, diverse and digitised.
China
Alibaba Shakes Up Management With CFO, Commerce Heads Reshuffle
The e-commerce giant is replacing its long-standing chief financial officer and reshuffling the leaders of its commerce businesses.
Alibaba Shakes Up Management With CFO, Commerce Heads Reshuffle
The e-commerce giant is replacing its long-standing chief financial officer and reshuffling the leaders of its commerce businesses.
Workplace & Talent
VOICES 2021: Live Your Best Life
In the fifth and final session of BoF’s annual gathering, Vanessa Kingori, Jay Shetty, Sinéad Burke, Christian Louboutin and others spoke about finding personal fulfillment in the face of adversity.
VOICES 2021: Live Your Best Life
In the fifth and final session of BoF’s annual gathering, Vanessa Kingori, Jay Shetty, Sinéad Burke, Christian Louboutin and others spoke about finding personal fulfillment in the face of adversity.
Workplace & Talent
VOICES 2021: The Future of Everything
In the fourth session of BoF’s annual gathering, Harris Reed, Simon Whitehouse, Rafat Ali and others discussed the future of travel, the future of work and the future of gender-free fashion.
VOICES 2021: The Future of Everything
In the fourth session of BoF’s annual gathering, Harris Reed, Simon Whitehouse, Rafat Ali and others discussed the future of travel, the future of work and the future of gender-free fashion.
Technology
VOICES 2021: Innovations Changing Fashion
In the third session of BoF’s annual gathering, Merlin Sheldrake, Ian Rogers, Wayne McGregor and others examined mycelium-based leather, virtual clothing, cyber threats and AI.
VOICES 2021: Innovations Changing Fashion
In the third session of BoF’s annual gathering, Merlin Sheldrake, Ian Rogers, Wayne McGregor and others examined mycelium-based leather, virtual clothing, cyber threats and AI.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Inditex’s Top Management Shakeup; VF Corp Names President of Global Packs
Inditex elevated its founder’s daughter to chairwoman and named a new CEO; Nina Flood will help VF Corp’s backpack brands.
Power Moves | Inditex’s Top Management Shakeup; VF Corp Names President of Global Packs
Inditex elevated its founder’s daughter to chairwoman and named a new CEO; Nina Flood will help VF Corp’s backpack brands.
Luxury
VOICES 2021: The Fashion System’s Push to Evolve
In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.
VOICES 2021: The Fashion System’s Push to Evolve
In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.
Sustainability
Vivienne Westwood’s Climate SOS
In the first session of BoF’s VOICES 2021 gathering, speakers including Vivienne Westwood and Janaya Future Khan addressed the climate crisis, stakeholder capitalism, what activism really means and more.
Vivienne Westwood’s Climate SOS
In the first session of BoF’s VOICES 2021 gathering, speakers including Vivienne Westwood and Janaya Future Khan addressed the climate crisis, stakeholder capitalism, what activism really means and more.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2022: Global Gains Mask Recovery Pains
The sixth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts that the global fashion industry will find its feet again after nearly two years of disruption, though supply chain headwinds will threaten growth prospects. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead and how to navigate the currents they create.
The State of Fashion 2022: Global Gains Mask Recovery Pains
The sixth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts that the global fashion industry will find its feet again after nearly two years of disruption, though supply chain headwinds will threaten growth prospects. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead and how to navigate the currents they create.
Retail
Zara Owner Gives Founder’s Daughter Reins in Generational Shift
Inditex has announced a top management shakeup, elevating Marta Ortega to chairwoman and naming a new CEO.
Zara Owner Gives Founder’s Daughter Reins in Generational Shift
Inditex has announced a top management shakeup, elevating Marta Ortega to chairwoman and naming a new CEO.
News & Analysis
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
Retail
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
The News in Brief
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.
The Commercial Case for Cooling Bangladesh’s Garment Factories
Investments to reduce heat stress for garment factory workers can pay for themselves within four years, a new report from Cornell University's Global Labor Institute finds.
Botswana Seeks Bigger De Beers Stake
Diamonds have underpinned the African country's economy since their discovery there in 1967.
Converse CEO Pledges Review Over Ad Critics Say Evoked KKK
The head of Converse promised to review internal processes and told employees he will make any necessary changes in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg.
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.