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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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China

If You Aren’t Already Selling Jewellery in China, Now Is the Time

China was driving the global jewellery market long before the pandemic. Now the clock is ticking for smaller players who want to get a piece of the pie before big brands take an even larger share.

China

If You Aren’t Already Selling Jewellery in China, Now Is the Time

China was driving the global jewellery market long before the pandemic. Now the clock is ticking for smaller players who want to get a piece of the pie before big brands take an even larger share.


Workplace & Talent

The Future of the Modelling Industry

The global modelling industry is finally creaking back into motion after months of lockdowns. But with agencies facing slashed advertising budgets, cancelled fashion shows and digital disruption, can the sector adapt to its new reality fast enough?

Workplace & Talent

The Future of the Modelling Industry

The global modelling industry is finally creaking back into motion after months of lockdowns. But with agencies facing slashed advertising budgets, cancelled fashion shows and digital disruption, can the sector adapt to its new reality fast enough?


Retail

Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic

From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.

Retail

Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic

From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.


Workplace & Talent

Fashion Jobs That Are in Demand Now

From CGI artists to virtual showroom designers, BoF spotlights six careers that are going to remain popular far beyond the pandemic.

Workplace & Talent

Fashion Jobs That Are in Demand Now

From CGI artists to virtual showroom designers, BoF spotlights six careers that are going to remain popular far beyond the pandemic.


Beauty

A Lipstick With Your Pizza? Why Beauty Brands Are Linking Up With Food Delivery Giants

On-demand services have helped the likes of Sephora reach consumers and boost sales in China. But as consumption habits shift, they could have a bigger role to play everywhere.

Beauty

A Lipstick With Your Pizza? Why Beauty Brands Are Linking Up With Food Delivery Giants

On-demand services have helped the likes of Sephora reach consumers and boost sales in China. But as consumption habits shift, they could have a bigger role to play everywhere.


Luxury

From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed

After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.

Luxury

From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed

After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.


Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.

Luxury

The One Luxury E-Commerce Player That’s Consistently Made Money

How has Mytheresa made online luxury profitable when competitors have struggled? CEO and President Michael Kliger reveals the secrets to the company’s success.


Retail

When Will Fashion Recover?

For the moment nobody knows when or how the Covid-19 crisis will end, but five key variables will drive the contours of the fashion industry’s recovery.

Retail

When Will Fashion Recover?

For the moment nobody knows when or how the Covid-19 crisis will end, but five key variables will drive the contours of the fashion industry’s recovery.


Sustainability

Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.

Sustainability

Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.


Sustainability

Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe

The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.

Sustainability

Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe

The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.