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Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy

Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”

Queen Elizabeth II’s Style Legacy

Britain’s longest reigning monarch has died. Her influence extended to the realm of fashion, where she invented the concept of “sartorial diplomacy.”


BoF to Honour Balenciaga’s Demna With Global VOICES Award 2022

The star designer and ‘lifelong refugee’ will receive BoF’s highest honour at our annual gathering for big thinkers for the way he has used his bold creative vision to highlight socio-political issues and support marginalised people.

BoF to Honour Balenciaga’s Demna With Global VOICES Award 2022

The star designer and ‘lifelong refugee’ will receive BoF’s highest honour at our annual gathering for big thinkers for the way he has used his bold creative vision to highlight socio-political issues and support marginalised people.


Post Roe v. Wade, How Do Fashion Brands Take Meaningful Action?

Fashion and beauty brands, quick to condemn the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights, now must determine how to enact comprehensive abortion-care policies for employees amid legal and ethical issues.

Post Roe v. Wade, How Do Fashion Brands Take Meaningful Action?

Fashion and beauty brands, quick to condemn the US Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights, now must determine how to enact comprehensive abortion-care policies for employees amid legal and ethical issues.


After Roe v. Wade Is Overturned, Fashion Speaks Out

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses a half century’s-old ruling and ignites fury among activists in fashion.

After Roe v. Wade Is Overturned, Fashion Speaks Out

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses a half century’s-old ruling and ignites fury among activists in fashion.


Tom Ford Steps Down as CFDA Chair

CEO Steven Kolb will serve as interim chair until the organisation names its next chairperson in the fall.

Tom Ford Steps Down as CFDA Chair

CEO Steven Kolb will serve as interim chair until the organisation names its next chairperson in the fall.


The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition

The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.

The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition

The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.


Introducing ‘The Debrief,’ a New Podcast Hosted by Lauren Sherman

In this weekly series, BoF’s chief correspondent will go behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.

Introducing ‘The Debrief,’ a New Podcast Hosted by Lauren Sherman

In this weekly series, BoF’s chief correspondent will go behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.


The Smiley Company’s Evolution From Licensor to a €350m Lifestyle Brand

After 50 years of building a licensing business that globally distributes over 68 million products each year, The Smiley Company has tapped into collaborations with major fashion houses like Moschino and Loewe to build a multi-faceted consumer brand that drives business through partnerships.

The Smiley Company’s Evolution From Licensor to a €350m Lifestyle Brand

After 50 years of building a licensing business that globally distributes over 68 million products each year, The Smiley Company has tapped into collaborations with major fashion houses like Moschino and Loewe to build a multi-faceted consumer brand that drives business through partnerships.


How Technology Is Transforming Global Wholesale Markets

Joor CEO Kristin Savilia shares her insights on the technological innovations that are creating both commercial efficiencies and growth opportunities for wholesale businesses.

How Technology Is Transforming Global Wholesale Markets

Joor CEO Kristin Savilia shares her insights on the technological innovations that are creating both commercial efficiencies and growth opportunities for wholesale businesses.


In Copenhagen, Industry Collaboration to Drive Positive Impact

BoF shares insights on nurturing deeper collaborations across supply chains and how uniting independent businesses can drive positive impact taken from a two-part talk series at CIFF.

In Copenhagen, Industry Collaboration to Drive Positive Impact

BoF shares insights on nurturing deeper collaborations across supply chains and how uniting independent businesses can drive positive impact taken from a two-part talk series at CIFF.


At Gap Inc., Building Employee Pathways to Creative Excellence

BoF discovers how Gap Inc. — the parent company of the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands — is renewing its focus on developing creative teams and talent.

At Gap Inc., Building Employee Pathways to Creative Excellence

BoF discovers how Gap Inc. — the parent company of the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands — is renewing its focus on developing creative teams and talent.


A Next-Gen White Label Solution

With clients ranging from Coca-Cola to MTV, Printful’s on-demand drop shop model alongside its customisable product offerings are intended to reduce barriers to entry for fashion entreprenuers worldwide and take overproduction. BoF learns more.

A Next-Gen White Label Solution

With clients ranging from Coca-Cola to MTV, Printful’s on-demand drop shop model alongside its customisable product offerings are intended to reduce barriers to entry for fashion entreprenuers worldwide and take overproduction. BoF learns more.