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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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Technology

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.

Technology

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.


News & Analysis

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?

The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.​

News & Analysis

With Phoebe Philo Leaving Céline, What's Next?

The news of Philo's exit follows BoF’s October 2017 report that first revealed the creative director was set to depart the LVMH brand.​


Technology

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?

Technology

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?


Global Markets

Fashion’s New Centre of Gravity

Next year non-Western markets will account for a greater share of global apparel and footwear sales than Europe and North America. But how will these increasingly important regions leverage their newfound status to gain even greater impact and influence on the global fashion industry?

Global Markets

Fashion’s New Centre of Gravity

Next year non-Western markets will account for a greater share of global apparel and footwear sales than Europe and North America. But how will these increasingly important regions leverage their newfound status to gain even greater impact and influence on the global fashion industry?


China

Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.

China

Keeping Pace With the Changing Chinese Consumer

In this month’s China Edit, as Chinese consumer confidence reaches a 10-year high, some trends are worth watching for fashion and beauty brands.


News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2018: Download the Report

Click below to download BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry in 2018, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector.

News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2018: Download the Report

Click below to download BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry in 2018, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector.


Luxury

Amidst New Optimism, Emerging Markets to Overtake West in 2018

The State of Fashion 2018, BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry, forecasts sales growth to nearly triple between 2016 and 2018. But the rebound will not be felt evenly across the market.

Luxury

Amidst New Optimism, Emerging Markets to Overtake West in 2018

The State of Fashion 2018, BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry, forecasts sales growth to nearly triple between 2016 and 2018. But the rebound will not be felt evenly across the market.


Retail

Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores

Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.

Retail

Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores

Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.


News & Analysis

BoF Announces McKinsey & Company as Exclusive Knowledge Partner for VOICES

Following last year's successful collaboration, The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce that McKinsey & Company will be the Exclusive Knowledge Partner for this year’s VOICES gathering.

News & Analysis

BoF Announces McKinsey & Company as Exclusive Knowledge Partner for VOICES

Following last year's successful collaboration, The Business of Fashion is delighted to announce that McKinsey & Company will be the Exclusive Knowledge Partner for this year’s VOICES gathering.


Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.

Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.