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McKinsey & Company is a global multinational strategy and management consultancy firm. McKinsey publishes The State of Fashion report annually in partnership with The Business of Fashion, among other special reports.

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News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon 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 later this month.

News & Analysis

Announcing the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2019

Juergen Teller, Carole Cadwalladr and Alok V Menon 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 later this month.


News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.

News & Analysis

The Business of Casting Queer Models

Rising demand for LGBTQIA+ models is being driven by marketing as much as by social responsibility. But whatever the motives, greater visibility can help fight marginalisation.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Workplace & Talent

At Zalando, Driving Innovation Through Shared Values

Zalando encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own development by operating a flat business structure with a start-up mindset and creating opportunity in continuous change.

Workplace & Talent

At Zalando, Driving Innovation Through Shared Values

Zalando encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own development by operating a flat business structure with a start-up mindset and creating opportunity in continuous change.


China

Escaping the Wrath of China’s Netizens

With brands seemingly unable to avoid outrage in the face of rising nationalism in the world’s largest luxury market, hiring chief diversity officers may not be enough.

China

Escaping the Wrath of China’s Netizens

With brands seemingly unable to avoid outrage in the face of rising nationalism in the world’s largest luxury market, hiring chief diversity officers may not be enough.


Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?

Sustainability

It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.

Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?


News & Analysis

Introducing the Gamechangers Speaking at VOICES 2019

Gabriela Hearst, Matthew Williams, Omoyemi Akerele, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jefferson Hack are among an exciting line-up of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November 2019.

News & Analysis

Introducing the Gamechangers Speaking at VOICES 2019

Gabriela Hearst, Matthew Williams, Omoyemi Akerele, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jefferson Hack are among an exciting line-up of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November 2019.


News & Analysis

5 Takeaways From Fashion’s Sustainability Summit

The industry’s annual gathering in Copenhagen had an ominous conclusion: time is running out, and there’s a lot still to be done.

News & Analysis

5 Takeaways From Fashion’s Sustainability Summit

The industry’s annual gathering in Copenhagen had an ominous conclusion: time is running out, and there’s a lot still to be done.


Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.


Sustainability

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.

Sustainability

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.