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.
Power Moves | Karla Otto Announces Co-CEOs, Valentino Names Chief Brand Officer
This week, Karla Otto is succeeded at her eponymous PR label by co-CEOs, while Valentino appoints its first chief brand officer.
Power Moves | Karla Otto Announces Co-CEOs, Valentino Names Chief Brand Officer
This week, Karla Otto is succeeded at her eponymous PR label by co-CEOs, while Valentino appoints its first chief brand officer.
10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2020
The ten defining themes for fashion in 2020 from BoF and McKinsey & Company’s report are a sharp evolution from previous years, with the risks closer at hand and more severe.
10 Themes That Will Define the Fashion Agenda in 2020
The ten defining themes for fashion in 2020 from BoF and McKinsey & Company’s report are a sharp evolution from previous years, with the risks closer at hand and more severe.
The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert
Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.
The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert
Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
The Year Ahead: It's Time to Look Beyond China
As some successful players become over-reliant on China and others struggle, companies should consider spreading their risk by expanding to other high-growth geographies.
The Year Ahead: Are You Ready for Next Generation Social Networks?
As traditional engagement models struggle on established social media platforms, fashion players will need to rethink their strategy and find ways to maximise their return on marketing spend.
The Year Ahead: Are You Ready for Next Generation Social Networks?
As traditional engagement models struggle on established social media platforms, fashion players will need to rethink their strategy and find ways to maximise their return on marketing spend.
The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return
Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.
The Year Ahead: Neighbourhood Stores Return
Consumer demand for convenience and immediacy is prompting retailers to complement existing brick-and-mortar networks with smaller format stores that meet customers where they are and reduce friction in the customer journey.
The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
The Year Ahead: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
Next year, fashion players need to swap platitudes and promotional noise for meaningful action and regulatory compliance while facing up to consumer demand for transformational change.
The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution
Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.
The Year Ahead: Welcome to the Materials Revolution
Fashion brands are exploring alternatives to today’s standard materials, with key players focused on more sustainable substitutes that include recently rediscovered and re-engineered old favourites as well as high-tech materials that deliver on aesthetics and function.
The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity
More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.
The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity
More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.
The Year Ahead: Beware Asia's Cross-Border Challengers
Expect greater competition from hitherto unknown players in the Asian supply chain who design popular items to sell at affordable prices using cross-border e-commerce platforms.
The Year Ahead: Beware Asia's Cross-Border Challengers
Expect greater competition from hitherto unknown players in the Asian supply chain who design popular items to sell at affordable prices using cross-border e-commerce platforms.