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10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2018

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from the assertion of Asian players to a globalisation reboot, reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2018.

10 Trends That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2018

In the new year, new patterns will shape the global fashion industry, from the assertion of Asian players to a globalisation reboot, reveals BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report, The State of Fashion 2018.


Fashion in 2018 | 06. Mobile Obsessed

As mobile-first consumers are choosing the convenience of using their phones for transactions, fashion companies will in 2018 begin to realise the opportunities this brings.

Fashion in 2018 | 06. Mobile Obsessed

As mobile-first consumers are choosing the convenience of using their phones for transactions, fashion companies will in 2018 begin to realise the opportunities this brings.


Fashion in 2018 | 07. AI Gets Real

In 2018, AI enhancements will go beyond the traditional areas of machine tasks into creative and customer interaction processes, blurring the line between technology and creativity.

Fashion in 2018 | 07. AI Gets Real

In 2018, AI enhancements will go beyond the traditional areas of machine tasks into creative and customer interaction processes, blurring the line between technology and creativity.


Fashion in 2018 | 10. Startup Thinking

In 2018, a growing number of fashion companies will aim to emulate the qualities of startups such as agility, collaboration and openness.

Fashion in 2018 | 10. Startup Thinking

In 2018, a growing number of fashion companies will aim to emulate the qualities of startups such as agility, collaboration and openness.


The Best of BoF 2017 | Fashion-Tech

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top fashion-tech stories.

The Best of BoF 2017 | Fashion-Tech

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2017. Today, we highlight some of the top fashion-tech stories.


Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple

The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.

Former YSL Chief Paul Deneve Exits Apple

The luxury executive joined the tech company in 2013 to work on unnamed ‘special projects,’ which is thought to mean Apple Watch.


Bits & Bytes | Lessons from Nike at Amazon, Tencent and JD.com Invest in Online Retailer

This week, what fashion brands can learn from Nike's six months as an Amazon partner, while Tencent and JD.com invest $863 million in Vipshop.

Bits & Bytes | Lessons from Nike at Amazon, Tencent and JD.com Invest in Online Retailer

This week, what fashion brands can learn from Nike's six months as an Amazon partner, while Tencent and JD.com invest $863 million in Vipshop.


Bits & Bytes | Coty Revolts Against Amazon, Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication

This week, the European Union allows brands to block luxury goods from Amazon, while Modern Meadow biofabricates leather without animals.

Bits & Bytes | Coty Revolts Against Amazon, Fashion in the Age of Biofabrication

This week, the European Union allows brands to block luxury goods from Amazon, while Modern Meadow biofabricates leather without animals.


Online Giants Get Personal

Powered by artificial intelligence and big data, the world’s biggest e-commerce platforms can make an impersonal environment seem highly personal. Will fashion brands find working with these giants an increasingly persuasive proposition?

Online Giants Get Personal

Powered by artificial intelligence and big data, the world’s biggest e-commerce platforms can make an impersonal environment seem highly personal. Will fashion brands find working with these giants an increasingly persuasive proposition?


Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches in Australia, Swarovski's AR App

This week, Amazon began retail operations in Australia, while Swarovski introduced an AR holiday experience.

Bits & Bytes | Amazon Launches in Australia, Swarovski's AR App

This week, Amazon began retail operations in Australia, while Swarovski introduced an AR holiday experience.


The Science of Feel

Lululemon’s Dr Tom Waller explains why the way clothing feels matters as much as the way it looks on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.

The Science of Feel

Lululemon’s Dr Tom Waller explains why the way clothing feels matters as much as the way it looks on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.


How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup

Teenage venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.

How Fashion Brands Can Think Like a Startup

Teenage venture capitalist and entrepreneur Patrick Finnegan shares his secrets to running a successful startup on stage at #BoFVOICES. Watch now.