McKinsey & Company
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.


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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.