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Analysis and advice on new fashion ventures, including key lessons for entrepreneurs.

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.


Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.

Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.


Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

For fashion entrepreneurs just starting out with little or no safety net, success will depend on the ability to creatively solve problems and the strength to block out the noise and focus on their customers.

Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

For fashion entrepreneurs just starting out with little or no safety net, success will depend on the ability to creatively solve problems and the strength to block out the noise and focus on their customers.


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.


What to Do After the Founder Leaves

Brands must make the right moves to ensure that when their founders leave, the magic doesn't go with them.

What to Do After the Founder Leaves

Brands must make the right moves to ensure that when their founders leave, the magic doesn't go with them.


What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.

What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.


How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Kotn’s Rami Helali, Mackenzie Yeates and Benjamin Sehl

For many businesses, supporting a charitable cause is an afterthought. But the team behind Kotn are making their case that profit and purpose go hand in hand.

How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Kotn’s Rami Helali, Mackenzie Yeates and Benjamin Sehl

For many businesses, supporting a charitable cause is an afterthought. But the team behind Kotn are making their case that profit and purpose go hand in hand.


How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Saitex's Sanjeev Bahl

'Production is very far away from productivity,' said the founder of the world’s most sustainable large-scale denim producer.

How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Saitex's Sanjeev Bahl

'Production is very far away from productivity,' said the founder of the world’s most sustainable large-scale denim producer.


How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Noah's Brendon Babenzien

'Making responsible decisions is easy if you take greed out of the equation,' said Noah Founder Brendon Babenzien.

How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Noah's Brendon Babenzien

'Making responsible decisions is easy if you take greed out of the equation,' said Noah Founder Brendon Babenzien.


How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Nicole McLaughlin

'If more people had a scrappier approach to business, we'd be better off,' Instagram’s favourite upcycler told BoF.

How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Nicole McLaughlin

'If more people had a scrappier approach to business, we'd be better off,' Instagram’s favourite upcycler told BoF.


How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Asket’s August Bard Bringéus

'Responsible business can't simplify the truth,' the Co-Founder of Swedish menswear brand Asket told BoF.

How I Am Building a Responsible Business: Asket’s August Bard Bringéus

'Responsible business can't simplify the truth,' the Co-Founder of Swedish menswear brand Asket told BoF.


Investing in the Sustainability Sisterhood

Female impact investors are putting their money where their mouth is, backing sustainable fashion companies and hoping their bets pay off in more ways than one. But how savvy are values-based investments in the post-pandemic reality?

Investing in the Sustainability Sisterhood

Female impact investors are putting their money where their mouth is, backing sustainable fashion companies and hoping their bets pay off in more ways than one. But how savvy are values-based investments in the post-pandemic reality?