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Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
Anyone Can Now 'Invest' In a Rolex or Birkin. But Should They?
Apps like Rally and Otis have formed with similar missions of 'democratising' the art world through co-ownership and investment. Offering users the chance to invest in 'cultural artefacts,' however, may be risky.
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
The Dark Side of Depop
Millions of teenagers buy and sell clothes on Depop. A BoF investigation has found that many users are also being flooded with requests for nude photos and other inappropriate messages.
The Big Problems with Fast Fashion
This week, everyone will be talking about online retailer Asos' latest results and fashion weeks in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Big Problems with Fast Fashion
This week, everyone will be talking about online retailer Asos' latest results and fashion weeks in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Peer-to-Peer Rental Start-Ups Take on Rent the Runway
A slew of new companies offer fashion rentals from users' closets and say their business models are easier to manage. But are customers dedicated enough to ship out and clean their own items?
Peer-to-Peer Rental Start-Ups Take on Rent the Runway
A slew of new companies offer fashion rentals from users' closets and say their business models are easier to manage. But are customers dedicated enough to ship out and clean their own items?
Introducing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019
Julie Wainwright, Patrick Starrr, Liya Kebede and Dan Widmaier are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November.
Introducing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019
Julie Wainwright, Patrick Starrr, Liya Kebede and Dan Widmaier are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November.
Power Moves | Depop names CTO, Alaïa Appoints CEO
This week, Depop hires seasoned tech executive Remo Gettini, while Alaïa names its new chief executive amid a number of executive changes at owner Richemont.
Power Moves | Depop names CTO, Alaïa Appoints CEO
This week, Depop hires seasoned tech executive Remo Gettini, while Alaïa names its new chief executive amid a number of executive changes at owner Richemont.
Why Japanese Millennials Are Buying Used Makeup
Thrifty younger shoppers are scouring resale sites for Chanel and YSL Beauty, a phenomenon that reveals just how complex and contradictory the consumer psyche is in this luxury market worth $24 billion.
Why Japanese Millennials Are Buying Used Makeup
Thrifty younger shoppers are scouring resale sites for Chanel and YSL Beauty, a phenomenon that reveals just how complex and contradictory the consumer psyche is in this luxury market worth $24 billion.
Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?
With backing from José Neves and Ian Rogers, two former Burberry and Adidas executives are hoping their platform, Parade, brings new customers to the skate community in an authentic way.
Could the Farfetch Model Work for Skate Shops?
With backing from José Neves and Ian Rogers, two former Burberry and Adidas executives are hoping their platform, Parade, brings new customers to the skate community in an authentic way.
How Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’
How Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.
Why Margiela's Tabi Boot Is Minting Money
As the enigmatic designer's split-toe shoe gains a celebrity following years after its initial release, retailers are cashing in.