Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
Global Markets
A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
The Fashion Trail | Modern Mumbai and Lakmé Fashion Week
Front Row at Lakmé Fashion Week | Photo: BoF
The Fashion Trail | Fashion Rio Reaffirms Its Raison-d’Etre
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — While Sao Paulo Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, the industry's eyes have been on Brazil and its booming fashion sector
The Fashion Trail | In Italy, Digital Strategies are only Screen Deep
MILAN, Italy — In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, luxury fashion brands found themselves scrambling to develop strategies for the so-called
The Fashion Trail | Madrid Rising
MADRID, Spain — Stately and full of world-class art at any time of the year, Madrid is particularly appealing in the fall, when the city welcomes
The Fashion Trail | BoF Breakfast Club
NEW YORK, United States — When I first met Rachel Shechtman at a Harvard Business School luxury goods conference back in 2007, we quickly learned
Japan’s Premium Pricing Problem
Tired of systematic markups in a period of economic decline, Japanese shoppers are turning to online and outlet discounts, the grey market and resale for luxury goods.
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Fashion Community Comes Together
VANCOUVER, Canada — It's always nice to come home. Longtime BoF readers will have noticed that each summer, BoF tends to publish a few articles on
Made in Fair Isle
The people of Fair Isle have struggled to capitalise on the patterned knitwear for which they are famous.
The Fashion Trail | Indonesia, Land of Batik, Bandung and BlackBerries
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Amongst the facts about Indonesia that one finds repeated in tourist guidebooks, country profiles and international news reports
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Digital Olympics
VANCOUVER, Canada — Every two years that global extravaganza called the Olympic Games alternates between summer and winter sports. Next in line is
The Fashion Trail | Postcript on Pitti
FLORENCE, Italy — In the world of menswear, January is a full-on month of trade fairs and fashion shows. The super-charged schedule of activities
Sophie Theallet | Uniquely Untrendy
NEW YORK, United States — New York fashion is said to strike a balance between commerce and creativity. With few exceptions, New York designers tend
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
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.
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.