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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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Fashion Week

Tim Blanks' Take on the Autumn/Winter 2018 Season

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.

Fashion Week

Tim Blanks' Take on the Autumn/Winter 2018 Season

Tim Blanks delivers his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.


Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Should Unleash Its Secret Weapon

Executives do little to tout the Bluemercury cosmetics brand, though it's well-suited for retail's future.

Retail

Op-Ed | Macy's Should Unleash Its Secret Weapon

Executives do little to tout the Bluemercury cosmetics brand, though it's well-suited for retail's future.


Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  

Fashion Week

Special Invitation: Join Us for Tim’s Take Live

Tune in to watch Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Autumn/ Winter 2018 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, in a members-only livestream on Wednesday, March 7.  


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | ​Another Season, Another Cultural Appropriation Controversy

In the wake of Gucci's Sikh turban uproar, the cultural appropriation debate needs a reboot, argues Anu Lingala.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | ​Another Season, Another Cultural Appropriation Controversy

In the wake of Gucci's Sikh turban uproar, the cultural appropriation debate needs a reboot, argues Anu Lingala.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel

This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Watch Outperforms Swiss Watchmakers, Amazon and Target in War Over Apparel

This week, Apple sells more watches than the entire Swiss watchmaking industry, while Apple and Target are in competition for the same customer.


Media

The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey

President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.

Media

The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey

President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Logomania? Blame the Hipsters

80s nostalgia? Check. Instagram-friendly? Check. But more than anything, luxury brands have turned to logos to justify their prices in a world where consumers crave banal clothing, argues Liroy Choufan.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Logomania? Blame the Hipsters

80s nostalgia? Check. Instagram-friendly? Check. But more than anything, luxury brands have turned to logos to justify their prices in a world where consumers crave banal clothing, argues Liroy Choufan.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion

This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Intel Launches Smart Glasses, AI Retail Spending to Reach $7 Billion

This week, Intel makes its first foray into wearables, while retailers are set to spend over $7.3 billion on AI by 2022.


News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast Episode 34: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur

Marcia Kilgore, creator of Bliss, FitFlop, Soap & Glory and Beauty Pie, discusses her approach to business and how she found success.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast Episode 34: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur

Marcia Kilgore, creator of Bliss, FitFlop, Soap & Glory and Beauty Pie, discusses her approach to business and how she found success.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Muslim Fashion Market Is Not a Monolith

The fashion industry is beginning to better understand and value Muslim consumers but there is a risk of alienating a diverse market by lumping them all together.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Muslim Fashion Market Is Not a Monolith

The fashion industry is beginning to better understand and value Muslim consumers but there is a risk of alienating a diverse market by lumping them all together.