Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
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Learn From Tory Burch, Pierre-Yves Roussel, Laurent Duffier and More at BoF CROSSROADS 2025
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce BoF CROSSROADS 2025, our new invitation-only gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Worldview | Ukraine’s Adaptive Fashion for the War Wounded
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Bharat Tex trade show, Budapest Central European Fashion Week and Net-a-Porter’s China exit.
Exclusive: Inside the Launch of Arks, Ranbir Kapoor’s Lifestyle Brand
Today in Mumbai, the Bollywood superstar is launching a premium lifestyle label with a range of sneakers, everyday clothing and accessories.
Consumer Trends and Cultural Opportunities in Dubai
The final section of the paper, Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai, unpacks how fashion brands can optimise their product ranges for improved impact in Dubai — with unique insights collected by d3 and BoF Insights from a consumer survey of the city’s residents. This section also details the regional social calendar and social media landscape, and how global brands can effectively tap into this space.
Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
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.
The BoF Podcast | Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury
In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.
Worldview: Dubai Fashion Week Casts a Wider Net
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Wella’s retreat from South Korea, Shein under the EU microscope and China’s retaliation against US tariffs.
Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai
Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.
Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake
Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.
Trump Picks White House Ally Overton to Lead Embattled FDA
The US president chose an ally to steady an agency shaken by staff losses, low morale and fights over vaccines and drug approvals.
Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes
The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.