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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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News & Analysis

The Decline of Gendered Retail Spaces

Fifty-six percent of Gen-Z consumers already shop outside of their gender.

News & Analysis

The Decline of Gendered Retail Spaces

Fifty-six percent of Gen-Z consumers already shop outside of their gender.


News & Analysis

Watch The Best of This Year’s VOICES

Speakers including Alok Menon, Juergen Teller and Trisha Shetty reflect on the fashion industry's uncertain outlook.

News & Analysis

Watch The Best of This Year’s VOICES

Speakers including Alok Menon, Juergen Teller and Trisha Shetty reflect on the fashion industry's uncertain outlook.


Luxury

Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?

Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.

Luxury

Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?

Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.


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.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes

The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes

The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.


Luxury

LVMH Buys Tiffany in $16 Billion Deal

The French luxury conglomerate is betting that it can restore shine to the faded American jeweller and boost its watches and jewellery division.

Luxury

LVMH Buys Tiffany in $16 Billion Deal

The French luxury conglomerate is betting that it can restore shine to the faded American jeweller and boost its watches and jewellery division.


Luxury

LVMH Reportedly Close to Buying Tiffany for $16.7 Billion

The world's largest luxury conglomerate and the American jeweller could reach an agreement as soon as Sunday evening and announce the deal on Monday.

Luxury

LVMH Reportedly Close to Buying Tiffany for $16.7 Billion

The world's largest luxury conglomerate and the American jeweller could reach an agreement as soon as Sunday evening and announce the deal on Monday.


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.


Luxury

Op-Ed | The Fight for Margiela's Legacy

Two documentaries offer contradictory viewpoints on the notoriously secretive designer, raising questions on where the truth lies.

Luxury

Op-Ed | The Fight for Margiela's Legacy

Two documentaries offer contradictory viewpoints on the notoriously secretive designer, raising questions on where the truth lies.