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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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Entrepreneurship

‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars

Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?

Entrepreneurship

‘Modern Entrepreneurs’ Serena Williams and Huda Kattan Are BoF's Newest Cover Stars

Dramatic changes in the business landscape have made entrepreneurship a truly global phenomenon. But what does it take to build a successful venture in today’s turbulent yet opportunity-rich world?


Technology

How Luxury Fashion Learned to Love the Blockchain

Amid growing concern about the proliferation of counterfeit luxury goods, LVMH is reportedly developing a system to authenticate merchandise using blockchain technology, while rival Kering is advising a non-profit with the same goal.

Technology

How Luxury Fashion Learned to Love the Blockchain

Amid growing concern about the proliferation of counterfeit luxury goods, LVMH is reportedly developing a system to authenticate merchandise using blockchain technology, while rival Kering is advising a non-profit with the same goal.


China

Redefining Modern Entrepreneurship at the BoF China Summit

Founders and executives from LVMH, Moda Operandi, Xiaohongshu, and Clot were among those who took to the stage during Shanghai Fashion Week.

China

Redefining Modern Entrepreneurship at the BoF China Summit

Founders and executives from LVMH, Moda Operandi, Xiaohongshu, and Clot were among those who took to the stage during Shanghai Fashion Week.


Beauty

Why Makeup Brands Are Selling Mystery Bags

Inspired by a traditional Japanese custom, popular beauty brands like Colourpop, Tatcha and Charlotte Tilbury are selling mysterious ‘lucky bags’ filled with products. But are shoppers being duped?

Beauty

Why Makeup Brands Are Selling Mystery Bags

Inspired by a traditional Japanese custom, popular beauty brands like Colourpop, Tatcha and Charlotte Tilbury are selling mysterious ‘lucky bags’ filled with products. But are shoppers being duped?


News & Analysis

Community Spotlight | Vanessa Cruz-Setton, New York

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Vanessa Cruz-Setton, brand and creative consultant.

News & Analysis

Community Spotlight | Vanessa Cruz-Setton, New York

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Vanessa Cruz-Setton, brand and creative consultant.


Retail

Op-Ed | EBay Is the Un-Amazon, for Better and Worse

EBay is missing opportunities as online shopping reshapes the $20 trillion in annual global retail spending

Retail

Op-Ed | EBay Is the Un-Amazon, for Better and Worse

EBay is missing opportunities as online shopping reshapes the $20 trillion in annual global retail spending


Luxury

Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.

Luxury

Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem

The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.


Retail

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Galeries Lafayette

The French department store’s new Champs-Elysées store is slated to open on March 28 as part of a wider reboot of the famed Parisian avenue.

Retail

6 Things You Need to Know About the New Galeries Lafayette

The French department store’s new Champs-Elysées store is slated to open on March 28 as part of a wider reboot of the famed Parisian avenue.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Billionaire Kylie Jenner Is the Future of Shopping

The public’s fickleness means Jenner’s star will fade eventually, but the social media phenomenon that she represents is surely here to stay.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Billionaire Kylie Jenner Is the Future of Shopping

The public’s fickleness means Jenner’s star will fade eventually, but the social media phenomenon that she represents is surely here to stay.


Beauty

Runway Hairstylist Josh Wood Receives Investment From Glossier and Farfetch Backer

The London-based hair colourist will use the new $6.5 million funding to scale the e-commerce model of his eponymous brand.

Beauty

Runway Hairstylist Josh Wood Receives Investment From Glossier and Farfetch Backer

The London-based hair colourist will use the new $6.5 million funding to scale the e-commerce model of his eponymous brand.