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.
manufacturing
Partner Content
Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
Beauty
How Skincare Products Can Prove Their Value
In the face of discount-seeking consumers and dupe culture, brands are doing more to prove their formulas are worth their premium prices.
How Skincare Products Can Prove Their Value
In the face of discount-seeking consumers and dupe culture, brands are doing more to prove their formulas are worth their premium prices.
Luxury
The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’
In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.
The Future of ‘Made in Italy’: ‘Many Factories Will Disappear’
In Italy’s key luxury manufacturing sector, more than 2,000 factories closed in the first three quarters of 2024. But innovative suppliers like Gruppo Florence are developing new models to navigate the pressures of a changing market.
Retail
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Retail
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
Beauty
The Indie Beauty Brands Transforming Africa’s Hair Care Market
A crop of upstart brands are betting on Africa for their next global expansion, ready to benefit from the continent’s growing middle class. To kick-start Africa’s premium hair care market, they’ll need to carefully consider marketing and retailer strategy, as well create a new value proposition.
The Indie Beauty Brands Transforming Africa’s Hair Care Market
A crop of upstart brands are betting on Africa for their next global expansion, ready to benefit from the continent’s growing middle class. To kick-start Africa’s premium hair care market, they’ll need to carefully consider marketing and retailer strategy, as well create a new value proposition.
Global Markets
How Fashion Is Shaking Up Its Global Sourcing Strategies
Rising costs, evolving trade policies and shifting political winds are pushing brands to diversify their sourcing in Asia and laying the foundations for more manufacturing closer to home, as detailed in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
How Fashion Is Shaking Up Its Global Sourcing Strategies
Rising costs, evolving trade policies and shifting political winds are pushing brands to diversify their sourcing in Asia and laying the foundations for more manufacturing closer to home, as detailed in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
News & Analysis
Trump’s Victory Has the Fashion Industry Asking: What Just Happened?
Fashion insiders are reckoning with the sweeping implications — policy and beyond — of a second administration under Donald Trump.
Trump’s Victory Has the Fashion Industry Asking: What Just Happened?
Fashion insiders are reckoning with the sweeping implications — policy and beyond — of a second administration under Donald Trump.
Partner Content
In Singapore, Optimising Asian Supply Chains for Growth
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
In Singapore, Optimising Asian Supply Chains for Growth
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
Technology
The Start-Up Turning AI Designs Into Real Products
Arcade lets shoppers design their own jewellery with AI and then produces it. It highlights both the potential in letting users turn their ideas into reality and how much labour is required behind the scenes to make it possible.
The Start-Up Turning AI Designs Into Real Products
Arcade lets shoppers design their own jewellery with AI and then produces it. It highlights both the potential in letting users turn their ideas into reality and how much labour is required behind the scenes to make it possible.
Luxury
Why Theophilio Is Giving Fashion Week Another Shot
The New York-based label will return to the schedule after a three-season hiatus. This time around, the business is in a much healthier financial state, said designer Edvin Thompson, and is now eyeing a supply chain expansion.
Why Theophilio Is Giving Fashion Week Another Shot
The New York-based label will return to the schedule after a three-season hiatus. This time around, the business is in a much healthier financial state, said designer Edvin Thompson, and is now eyeing a supply chain expansion.
Global Markets
What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain
The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain
The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.
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.