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The Business of Fashion is a next-generation media company recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the global fashion and beauty industries. Founded by Imran Amed in 2007, BoF serves members in more than 125 countries.

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Retail

Fashion Executives Braced for Pain, But Optimistic Long-Term, Says BoF Survey

Senior industry managers have a nearly unanimously bleak outlook on how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect business performance, but long-term most are optimistic their companies will rebound, according to a survey conducted by The Business of Fashion.

Retail

Fashion Executives Braced for Pain, But Optimistic Long-Term, Says BoF Survey

Senior industry managers have a nearly unanimously bleak outlook on how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect business performance, but long-term most are optimistic their companies will rebound, according to a survey conducted by The Business of Fashion.


Luxury

Gabriela Hearst, BoF 500: ‘It’s the Number One Rule of Survival: Don’t Panic’

During difficult times, go really slow, look for opportunities and don’t panic, says the New York-based designer.

Luxury

Gabriela Hearst, BoF 500: ‘It’s the Number One Rule of Survival: Don’t Panic’

During difficult times, go really slow, look for opportunities and don’t panic, says the New York-based designer.


Luxury

Andrew Keith, BoF 500: ‘Keep Your Teams and Customers Close’

To manage through the coronavirus crisis, it’s critical to find new ways to stay connected with employees and customers, says the president of Lane Crawford and Joyce.

Luxury

Andrew Keith, BoF 500: ‘Keep Your Teams and Customers Close’

To manage through the coronavirus crisis, it’s critical to find new ways to stay connected with employees and customers, says the president of Lane Crawford and Joyce.


Marketing

Lucien Pagès, BoF 500: ‘We Have to Invent the Future’

The economic impact of Covid-19 is going to be huge, but we need to preserve the richness of fashion, says the Paris-based PR guru.

Marketing

Lucien Pagès, BoF 500: ‘We Have to Invent the Future’

The economic impact of Covid-19 is going to be huge, but we need to preserve the richness of fashion, says the Paris-based PR guru.


News & Analysis

You’re Invited to #BoFLIVE

Everyday this week, BoF will be hosting a series of live digital events to bring our global community together.

News & Analysis

You’re Invited to #BoFLIVE

Everyday this week, BoF will be hosting a series of live digital events to bring our global community together.


News & Analysis

BoF Is Your Guide During These Tough Times

The public health emergency that has gripped the world is creating untold human suffering and savaging the economy. At BoF, we are rising to the challenge and doubling down on our mission to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

BoF Is Your Guide During These Tough Times

The public health emergency that has gripped the world is creating untold human suffering and savaging the economy. At BoF, we are rising to the challenge and doubling down on our mission to open, inform and connect the global fashion industry.


Workplace & Talent

How I Lived Through Coronavirus Lockdown in Shanghai

Living in home isolation wasn’t easy but ultimately resulted in the best rest I’ve ever had and some of my most creative thinking in years, says BoF member Cody Allen.

Workplace & Talent

How I Lived Through Coronavirus Lockdown in Shanghai

Living in home isolation wasn’t easy but ultimately resulted in the best rest I’ve ever had and some of my most creative thinking in years, says BoF member Cody Allen.


Luxury

LVMH to Manufacture Disinfectant Gel in French Factories to Help Prevent a Hand-Sanitizer Shortage

The luxury group's perfume and makeup facilities will, from Monday, produce hydroalcoholic gel that will then be donated to French health authorities as the country steps up its efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Luxury

LVMH to Manufacture Disinfectant Gel in French Factories to Help Prevent a Hand-Sanitizer Shortage

The luxury group's perfume and makeup facilities will, from Monday, produce hydroalcoholic gel that will then be donated to French health authorities as the country steps up its efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19.


Retail

Luxury Fashion Rental Platform Armarium to Cease Operations

The company, launched in 2016, offered high-fashion in partnership with boutiques and stores.

Retail

Luxury Fashion Rental Platform Armarium to Cease Operations

The company, launched in 2016, offered high-fashion in partnership with boutiques and stores.


Entrepreneurship

Is Silicon Valley’s Love Affair With Direct-to-Consumer Brands Over?

As direct-to-consumer product companies confront an unsustainable focus on top line growth, their backers too are shifting gears, opting to invest more cautiously and with tempered expectations.

Entrepreneurship

Is Silicon Valley’s Love Affair With Direct-to-Consumer Brands Over?

As direct-to-consumer product companies confront an unsustainable focus on top line growth, their backers too are shifting gears, opting to invest more cautiously and with tempered expectations.