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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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Technology

Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR

This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Farfetch Files for IPO, Walmart Bets on VR

This week, Farfetch registered to take the company public, while Walmart has applied for two US patents that signal towards a VR strategy in retail.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion's Fur-Free Future

Today’s consumers want to align their values with their wardrobes like never before and fashion companies are taking notice, argues PJ Smith.  

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion's Fur-Free Future

Today’s consumers want to align their values with their wardrobes like never before and fashion companies are taking notice, argues PJ Smith.  


Luxury

Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning

Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning

Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.


Luxury

Will LVMH and Kering Continue To Dominate Luxury Fashion?

There is little doubt that the two French leaders in luxury fashion are becoming more powerful.

Luxury

Will LVMH and Kering Continue To Dominate Luxury Fashion?

There is little doubt that the two French leaders in luxury fashion are becoming more powerful.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail

Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why the Plus-Size Revolution Will Fail

Disturbing as it might sound, fashion and inclusivity are incompatible, argues Liroy Choufan.


Retail

The BoF Podcast: Inside Stitch Fix, Everlane and Beautycon’s California-Based Businesses

Three of the most followed founders and entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty — Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Everlane’s Michael Preysman and Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara — discuss their California-based businesses.

Retail

The BoF Podcast: Inside Stitch Fix, Everlane and Beautycon’s California-Based Businesses

Three of the most followed founders and entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty — Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Everlane’s Michael Preysman and Beautycon’s Moj Mahdara — discuss their California-based businesses.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | World Cup Semi-Finalists Test Adidas and Nike’s Fast Fashion Efforts

The advance of three unlikely teams — Croatia, Belgium and England — to the World Cup semi-finals has offered up its own test to the sportswear giants: how they’re coping with the shift to fast fashion.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | World Cup Semi-Finalists Test Adidas and Nike’s Fast Fashion Efforts

The advance of three unlikely teams — Croatia, Belgium and England — to the World Cup semi-finals has offered up its own test to the sportswear giants: how they’re coping with the shift to fast fashion.


Retail

Op-Ed | 10 Must-Know Buyers in China’s Emerging Megacities

A new generation of retail power brokers are doing a roaring trade, selling niche designer and advanced contemporary brands in China’s 'new first-tier megacities.'

Retail

Op-Ed | 10 Must-Know Buyers in China’s Emerging Megacities

A new generation of retail power brokers are doing a roaring trade, selling niche designer and advanced contemporary brands in China’s 'new first-tier megacities.'


Luxury

LVMH Divests From Edun

The made-in-Africa fashion brand, founded in 2004 by Ali Hewson and Bono, is ceasing its current operations, BoF has learned.

Luxury

LVMH Divests From Edun

The made-in-Africa fashion brand, founded in 2004 by Ali Hewson and Bono, is ceasing its current operations, BoF has learned.


News & Analysis

Unpacking the 'California Effect' at BoF West

At BoF's inaugural West Coast summit, industry leaders decoded the ways in which technology, entertainment and social justice are rewiring the industry — and turning California into a haven for some of the most innovative fashion and beauty companies.

News & Analysis

Unpacking the 'California Effect' at BoF West

At BoF's inaugural West Coast summit, industry leaders decoded the ways in which technology, entertainment and social justice are rewiring the industry — and turning California into a haven for some of the most innovative fashion and beauty companies.