France Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Kids under 15 years old won’t be able to create new accounts from September before a full ban comes into effect in January for existing profiles.
Media
How fashion media is adapting its approach to content, platforms and business models.
The BoF Podcast | Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz on Redefining Arab Fashion Media
The Saudi royal and entrepreneur joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her fashion journey and explain why she is creating Deenathe1st.com, an editorial lifestyle website dedicated to fostering a creative community that celebrates Arab culture.
The BoF Podcast | Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz on Redefining Arab Fashion Media
The Saudi royal and entrepreneur joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her fashion journey and explain why she is creating Deenathe1st.com, an editorial lifestyle website dedicated to fostering a creative community that celebrates Arab culture.
Is the Met Gala Worth the Investment?
For dozens of brands, dressing stars for the Met Gala comes at a significant cost. It’s not always clear how they should measure their return on investment, writes Imran Amed.
Is the Met Gala Worth the Investment?
For dozens of brands, dressing stars for the Met Gala comes at a significant cost. It’s not always clear how they should measure their return on investment, writes Imran Amed.
The BoF Podcast | Vanessa Friedman on the Past, Present and Future of the Met Gala
The New York Times’ chief fashion critic joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her 2024′s Met Gala.
The BoF Podcast | Vanessa Friedman on the Past, Present and Future of the Met Gala
The New York Times’ chief fashion critic joins BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to share her 2024′s Met Gala.
At the Met Gala, the Fantasy Was Intact
Despite threats of disruption from protests, the Condé Nast union and TikTok’s legal woes, the event continued as planned with attendees dazzling in bespoke and archival ensembles.
At the Met Gala, the Fantasy Was Intact
Despite threats of disruption from protests, the Condé Nast union and TikTok’s legal woes, the event continued as planned with attendees dazzling in bespoke and archival ensembles.
What Makes a Red Carpet Moment in 2024
The race to dress fashion’s biggest stars has gotten tighter — and brands are deploying fresh, social media-friendly tactics to generate buzz.
What Makes a Red Carpet Moment in 2024
The race to dress fashion’s biggest stars has gotten tighter — and brands are deploying fresh, social media-friendly tactics to generate buzz.
BoF Seeks Applicants for Fourth Annual Black Journalists Fellowship
The Business of Fashion is seeking candidates for a six-month, part-time, paid reporting fellowship with our editorial team, designed to empower aspiring Black journalists.
BoF Seeks Applicants for Fourth Annual Black Journalists Fellowship
The Business of Fashion is seeking candidates for a six-month, part-time, paid reporting fellowship with our editorial team, designed to empower aspiring Black journalists.
Sarah Richardson Launches ‘Beyond Noise’ Magazine
The stylist is set to unveil a bi-annual print magazine and digital platform, with a team that includes Holly Shackleton and Fran Burns.
Sarah Richardson Launches ‘Beyond Noise’ Magazine
The stylist is set to unveil a bi-annual print magazine and digital platform, with a team that includes Holly Shackleton and Fran Burns.
The BoF Podcast | The Assoulines on Thirty Years of Fashion Publishing
Luxury book publishers — and husband and wife — Prosper and Martine Assouline join BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the genesis of their publishing business and how they are growing it into a global lifestyle brand.
The BoF Podcast | The Assoulines on Thirty Years of Fashion Publishing
Luxury book publishers — and husband and wife — Prosper and Martine Assouline join BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the genesis of their publishing business and how they are growing it into a global lifestyle brand.
The Shared Future of Marie Claire and Who What Wear
Now under the ownership of British publisher Future, both Marie Claire and WhoWhatWear are contending with how to grow their new parent’s US operations in the ever-challenging media landscape.
The Shared Future of Marie Claire and Who What Wear
Now under the ownership of British publisher Future, both Marie Claire and WhoWhatWear are contending with how to grow their new parent’s US operations in the ever-challenging media landscape.
BoF is One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Fast Company has named The Business of Fashion one of the ‘world’s most innovative companies’ for a second time for demonstrating ‘how a media brand can leverage AI to add reader value rather than erode trust with AI-written news articles.’
BoF is One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Fast Company has named The Business of Fashion one of the ‘world’s most innovative companies’ for a second time for demonstrating ‘how a media brand can leverage AI to add reader value rather than erode trust with AI-written news articles.’
Is the TikTok Fashion Boom Already Over?
The ByteDance-owned app has big ambitions to be an e-commerce player in league with Amazon with influence in fashion on par with Instagram. Now it’s facing new threats — both from outside and within.
Is the TikTok Fashion Boom Already Over?
The ByteDance-owned app has big ambitions to be an e-commerce player in league with Amazon with influence in fashion on par with Instagram. Now it’s facing new threats — both from outside and within.
Vogue World to Kick Off Couture Week With Olympics Tribute
The production will take place on June 23rd on Place Vendôme and feature fashion content overseen by Carine Roitfeld, Ibrahim Kamara and fashion historian Alexandre Samson.
Vogue World to Kick Off Couture Week With Olympics Tribute
The production will take place on June 23rd on Place Vendôme and feature fashion content overseen by Carine Roitfeld, Ibrahim Kamara and fashion historian Alexandre Samson.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
GQ Names Brandon Tan Global Fashion Director
The appointment marks a homecoming for Tan, who previously served as GQ’s fashion editor from 2022 to 2024.
Jody Quon Named Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine
The New York magazine creative director will join the New York Times-operated title.
Vox Media Acquired by Penske Media Corporation
The WWD and BeautyInc publisher has also created a new subsidiary, named PMX, to combine its publishing portfolio, comprising 25 titles.
UAE Sets Minimum Social Media Age at 15, Mandates Age Checks
Social media companies will have up to 12 months to comply with the new regulations.
Lululemon Apologises After Japanese Drum Controversy at China Event
The brand sparked an uproar on Chinese social media after a yoga event on the Great Wall billed as a traditional performance appeared to feature a Japanese drum.
Britain Announces Sweeping Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined measures against platforms including TikTok and Instagram, as well as gaming sites that allow strangers to communicate with children, with implications for fashion’s marketing playbook and the tween influencer economy.
The Face Magazine Plans ‘Return’ Following Sale to C86 Holdings
The heritage British style magazine was sold to a Singapore-based music entrepreneur who also owns the British music magazine NME.