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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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Retail

The Year Ahead: The Trade Shows of the Future

In a bid to differentiate themselves — or even just to survive — more trade shows will add B2C attractions or launch new services and experiences to improve relationships with their traditional B2B audience.

Retail

The Year Ahead: The Trade Shows of the Future

In a bid to differentiate themselves — or even just to survive — more trade shows will add B2C attractions or launch new services and experiences to improve relationships with their traditional B2B audience.


Technology

The Year Ahead: How to Get Ready for a Digital Recalibration

Valuations of digital fashion players have reached dizzying levels and, despite a slew of high-profile IPOs and private firms achieving unicorn status, investor sentiment is taking a turn for the worse.

Technology

The Year Ahead: How to Get Ready for a Digital Recalibration

Valuations of digital fashion players have reached dizzying levels and, despite a slew of high-profile IPOs and private firms achieving unicorn status, investor sentiment is taking a turn for the worse.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | CEO Changes at Balmain and Kering-Owned Brioni

This week, Balmain announces Massimo Piombini’s successor, while Kering appoints a group executive to the helm of Brioni.


Luxury

Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China

In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.

Luxury

Case Study | How Dior Plugged Into Digital China

In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines Christian Dior's strategy to plug into China's digital ecosystem and win the attention of young Chinese consumers, one of the most in-demand consumer groups for luxury brands today.


China

Curation, Content and the Future of China’s Art Malls

‘Curation’ is the latest trend in China’s retail scene, as mall and department store giants keep pace with online competitors by transforming into places to see and be seen.

China

Curation, Content and the Future of China’s Art Malls

‘Curation’ is the latest trend in China’s retail scene, as mall and department store giants keep pace with online competitors by transforming into places to see and be seen.


Luxury

How Big Can LVMH Get?

This week’s blockbuster acquisition of Tiffany strengthens the French conglomerate’s position as luxury’s biggest player, putting rivals Kering and Richemont on notice.

Luxury

How Big Can LVMH Get?

This week’s blockbuster acquisition of Tiffany strengthens the French conglomerate’s position as luxury’s biggest player, putting rivals Kering and Richemont on notice.


Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Inside The State of Fashion 2020

Listen to BoF's Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss the key themes that will define the global fashion industry in the next year.

Global Markets

The BoF Podcast: Inside The State of Fashion 2020

Listen to BoF's Imran Amed and McKinsey’s Achim Berg discuss the key themes that will define the global fashion industry in the next year.


News & Analysis

What We Learned at VOICES: It’s Time to Reboot Our Humanity

The world is on fire. The causes are globalisation, technology, the climate crisis and generational change, but the antidote is culture and reimagining human values, argue Brad Grossman and Dan Mitchell of Zeitguide, reflecting on their experience at BoF VOICES.

News & Analysis

What We Learned at VOICES: It’s Time to Reboot Our Humanity

The world is on fire. The causes are globalisation, technology, the climate crisis and generational change, but the antidote is culture and reimagining human values, argue Brad Grossman and Dan Mitchell of Zeitguide, reflecting on their experience at BoF VOICES.


Media

BoF Honours Edward Enninful With Global VOICES Award

After two days of inspiring conversation, guests closed out BoF VOICES 2019 at a gala celebrating one of fashion’s most influential editors.

Media

BoF Honours Edward Enninful With Global VOICES Award

After two days of inspiring conversation, guests closed out BoF VOICES 2019 at a gala celebrating one of fashion’s most influential editors.


News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2020: Download the Report

Click below to download BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry in 2020, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector.

News & Analysis

The State of Fashion 2020: Download the Report

Click below to download BoF and McKinsey & Company's in-depth report on the global fashion industry in 2020, focusing on the themes, issues and opportunities impacting the sector.