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BoF Insights | Gen-Z and Fashion in the Age of Realism

Find out what makes Gen-Zers so unique and crucial to the fashion industry in the latest BoF Insights report. Co-created with Gen-Zers as well as a host of fashion and social media experts, we unpack what this generation expects from fashion today, and tomorrow.

BoF Insights | Gen-Z and Fashion in the Age of Realism

Find out what makes Gen-Zers so unique and crucial to the fashion industry in the latest BoF Insights report. Co-created with Gen-Zers as well as a host of fashion and social media experts, we unpack what this generation expects from fashion today, and tomorrow.


Emma and Jens Grede: The Power Couple Behind the Kardashian Industrial Complex

The architects of multiple retail triumphs, including Skims and Good American, share a personal and professional chemistry that fuels their success.

Emma and Jens Grede: The Power Couple Behind the Kardashian Industrial Complex

The architects of multiple retail triumphs, including Skims and Good American, share a personal and professional chemistry that fuels their success.


Kanye to Reveal Collection at Surprise Paris Show

The rapper-designer is working with designers including Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver to stage a last-minute show set for Monday afternoon, according to sources.

Kanye to Reveal Collection at Surprise Paris Show

The rapper-designer is working with designers including Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver to stage a last-minute show set for Monday afternoon, according to sources.


Fashion’s Party Is Just About Over. Here Comes the Hangover.

The industry’s gravity-defying post-pandemic run faces its greatest challenge yet as bad economic news mounts. That, plus what else to watch for this week.

Fashion’s Party Is Just About Over. Here Comes the Hangover.

The industry’s gravity-defying post-pandemic run faces its greatest challenge yet as bad economic news mounts. That, plus what else to watch for this week.


Why Some Luxury Brands Are Learning to Love Resale | BoF Insights

As Balenciaga becomes the latest luxury brand to launch a resale programme, BoF Insights looks at the positive impact of the secondhand market on brand image.

Why Some Luxury Brands Are Learning to Love Resale | BoF Insights

As Balenciaga becomes the latest luxury brand to launch a resale programme, BoF Insights looks at the positive impact of the secondhand market on brand image.


BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?

A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.

BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?

A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.


Optimising Wholesale for the Future

At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today’s market.

Optimising Wholesale for the Future

At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today’s market.


What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.

What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.


The Debrief | Inside Banana Republic’s Bid to Regain Relevance

BoF’s retail correspondent Cathaleen Chen joins The Debrief to discuss how the mall brand plotted a turnaround that’s starting to pay off.

The Debrief | Inside Banana Republic’s Bid to Regain Relevance

BoF’s retail correspondent Cathaleen Chen joins The Debrief to discuss how the mall brand plotted a turnaround that’s starting to pay off.


A Path To Reviving Heritage Sports Brands

Brands like Kappa, K-Way and Superga are dwarfed by sportswear giants, but owner BasicNet is betting on iconic products and collaborations to fuel growth.

A Path To Reviving Heritage Sports Brands

Brands like Kappa, K-Way and Superga are dwarfed by sportswear giants, but owner BasicNet is betting on iconic products and collaborations to fuel growth.


Gap Makes Break Up With Kanye West Official

It’s an abrupt end to a tie-up envisioned as a billion-dollar opportunity to revitalise the Gap brand.

Gap Makes Break Up With Kanye West Official

It’s an abrupt end to a tie-up envisioned as a billion-dollar opportunity to revitalise the Gap brand.


Kanye West Moves to End His Deal With Gap

If the partnership falls apart, it would be an early and startling end to what was supposed to be a 10-year deal with billion-dollar ambitions.

Kanye West Moves to End His Deal With Gap

If the partnership falls apart, it would be an early and startling end to what was supposed to be a 10-year deal with billion-dollar ambitions.