Zane Li, Marcelle Barbosa Among Fashion Trust US 2026 Award Recipients
The fourth annual gathering awarded five emerging labels with grant money and mentorship at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Entrepreneurship
Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.
The BoF Podcast | Tracee Ellis Ross on Avoiding Perfectionism and Finding Self-Love
The multi-tasking actor, executive producer and beauty entrepreneur shares her personal journey with BoF’s Imran Amed and explains how she unlocked her full potential across a variety of pursuits.
The BoF Podcast | Tracee Ellis Ross on Avoiding Perfectionism and Finding Self-Love
The multi-tasking actor, executive producer and beauty entrepreneur shares her personal journey with BoF’s Imran Amed and explains how she unlocked her full potential across a variety of pursuits.
Raul Lopez’s Luar: From Burnout to Hit Bag
The Hood by Air co-founder has built his own label into a brand New York fashion is rooting for with help from Kerby Jean-Raymond and the incubator he started with Kering.
Raul Lopez’s Luar: From Burnout to Hit Bag
The Hood by Air co-founder has built his own label into a brand New York fashion is rooting for with help from Kerby Jean-Raymond and the incubator he started with Kering.
How to Fundraise in a Bear Market
Facing a possible recession, private investors are tightening their purse strings. This means fashion and beauty start-ups must preserve cash and undertake creative tactics to secure capital.
How to Fundraise in a Bear Market
Facing a possible recession, private investors are tightening their purse strings. This means fashion and beauty start-ups must preserve cash and undertake creative tactics to secure capital.
Daniel Arsham, Fashion’s Go-To Artist, Launches His Own Brand
The art star known for turning pop culture icons into archaeological relics has issued much-hyped collaborations with Dior, Rimowa, Tiffany, Adidas, Uniqlo and more. Now he’s launching a label of his own: Objects IV Life.
Daniel Arsham, Fashion’s Go-To Artist, Launches His Own Brand
The art star known for turning pop culture icons into archaeological relics has issued much-hyped collaborations with Dior, Rimowa, Tiffany, Adidas, Uniqlo and more. Now he’s launching a label of his own: Objects IV Life.
How a Little Italian Hotel Became a Global Fashion Brand
Pellicano group CEO and creative director Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a name with international caché, partnering with the likes of Birkenstock and Matchesfashion. Now, the group is an attractive acquisition target.
How a Little Italian Hotel Became a Global Fashion Brand
Pellicano group CEO and creative director Marie-Louise Sciò has turned her family’s hospitality business into a name with international caché, partnering with the likes of Birkenstock and Matchesfashion. Now, the group is an attractive acquisition target.
Felix Capital Is Backing Web3 Natives With New Funds
With its funds doubling to $1.2 billion, the venture-capital firm is searching for the next wave of companies that will enable consumers’ increasingly digital lifestyles.
Felix Capital Is Backing Web3 Natives With New Funds
With its funds doubling to $1.2 billion, the venture-capital firm is searching for the next wave of companies that will enable consumers’ increasingly digital lifestyles.
Can Bode Build a Family Business That Lasts?
Designer Emily Adams Bode and her brother-in-law, CEO Dev Aujla, share their plans for slow-and-steady growth as they open a Los Angeles store.
Can Bode Build a Family Business That Lasts?
Designer Emily Adams Bode and her brother-in-law, CEO Dev Aujla, share their plans for slow-and-steady growth as they open a Los Angeles store.
The Evolving Fashion-Cannabis Playbook
A decade ago, the London-based skate brand Aries met resistance when it introduced a Batik-inspired print emblazoned with cannabis leaves.
The Evolving Fashion-Cannabis Playbook
A decade ago, the London-based skate brand Aries met resistance when it introduced a Batik-inspired print emblazoned with cannabis leaves.
Osman Yousefzada: ‘The System Is Wrong’
The British-Afghan-Pakistani designer confronted his ‘otherness,’ scaled back his fashion label and turned to art. Now, he’s chronicled his journey in his first book: ‘The Go-Between.’
Osman Yousefzada: ‘The System Is Wrong’
The British-Afghan-Pakistani designer confronted his ‘otherness,’ scaled back his fashion label and turned to art. Now, he’s chronicled his journey in his first book: ‘The Go-Between.’
The Unlikely Return of Accessible Luxury
As spending patterns shift, a new generation of mid-market American labels are thriving by offering value-conscious products with a point of view. Can they scale like the titans that came before them?
The Unlikely Return of Accessible Luxury
As spending patterns shift, a new generation of mid-market American labels are thriving by offering value-conscious products with a point of view. Can they scale like the titans that came before them?
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Jay Shetty on Finding Your Purpose in a Chaotic World
The author and podcaster shares his definition for the ever-illusive buzzword, and unpacks how to live a life marked by it.
Meet the South African Designer Challenging Prejudice to Build His Brand
South African designer Rich Mnisi’s fluid approach to fashion has sparked controversy for challenging gender norms. That’s the point.
Meet the South African Designer Challenging Prejudice to Build His Brand
South African designer Rich Mnisi’s fluid approach to fashion has sparked controversy for challenging gender norms. That’s the point.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Felix Capital Appoints Laurent Droin Partner
Droin was most recently a partner at Eurazeo, where he led investments in Gisou, Axel Arrigato and Ex Nihilo.
Kwame Adusei and Diotima’s Rachel Scott Among Fashion Trust US 2025 Winners
The young grant programme brought together global fashion industry leaders and celebrities in Los Angeles to award emerging designers.
Actress Olivia Wilde Launches Consumer Investment Firm
The fund, Proximity Ventures, was formed in late 2024 with venture capitalist Neil Sirni and has already invested in supplement brand Pendulum Therapeutics.
Emerging Designer Platform The Folklore Raises $3.4 Million
The capital injection will strengthen the company’s earlier pivot from being an African designer e-commerce site to being a business-to-business venture helping emerging brands enter global retailers.
Fashion Trust US Announces Second Round of Winners
Creators including Batsheva, Harbison Studio and Don’t Let Disco were honoured by the US off-shoot of Fashion Trust Arabia, a non-profit that supports emerging designers.
Melitta Baumeister Wins CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue presented New York-based German designer Melitta Baumeister, known for her innovative, often voluptuous silhouettes, with the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Names Finalists
After awarding prizes to all finalists for the past two years, the initiative will revert to naming one winner and two runners-up