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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

Op-Ed | Fashion Is Part of the Race Problem

Racism is firmly entrenched in the fashion industry, argue Jason Campbell and Henrietta Gallina.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Fashion Is Part of the Race Problem

Racism is firmly entrenched in the fashion industry, argue Jason Campbell and Henrietta Gallina.


Retail

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.

Retail

Designer Aurora James Calls on Retailers to Commit to Black-Owned Businesses

As the US sinks into further turmoil over the death of another black man by the hands of the police, the Brother Vellies owner is asking the fashion industry to do more to combat systemic racism.


Retail

When Will Fashion Recover?

For the moment nobody knows when or how the Covid-19 crisis will end, but five key variables will drive the contours of the fashion industry’s recovery.

Retail

When Will Fashion Recover?

For the moment nobody knows when or how the Covid-19 crisis will end, but five key variables will drive the contours of the fashion industry’s recovery.


News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic

A pandemic may not seem like the best time to raise prices on expensive handbags. But that’s exactly what top-tier luxury brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton are doing to pad margins and cushion the impact of lower sales volumes.

News & Analysis

#BoFLIVE: Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic

A pandemic may not seem like the best time to raise prices on expensive handbags. But that’s exactly what top-tier luxury brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton are doing to pad margins and cushion the impact of lower sales volumes.


Sustainability

Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe

The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.

Sustainability

Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe

The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.


Global Markets

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.

Global Markets

Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.


Entrepreneurship

Investing in the Sustainability Sisterhood

Female impact investors are putting their money where their mouth is, backing sustainable fashion companies and hoping their bets pay off in more ways than one. But how savvy are values-based investments in the post-pandemic reality?

Entrepreneurship

Investing in the Sustainability Sisterhood

Female impact investors are putting their money where their mouth is, backing sustainable fashion companies and hoping their bets pay off in more ways than one. But how savvy are values-based investments in the post-pandemic reality?


Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?

Luxury

Why Luxury Came to the Rescue

To support the fight against Covid-19, European fashion companies have been doing everything from producing hand sanitiser to building new hospital wings. What’s driving these wartime-like efforts?


Retail

Op-Ed | Dear Fashion, Amazon Isn't Going to Save You

Neither the e-commerce giant nor government is going to save fashion. The industry needs to save itself by embracing substantive, systemic change, argues Lawrence Lenihan.

Retail

Op-Ed | Dear Fashion, Amazon Isn't Going to Save You

Neither the e-commerce giant nor government is going to save fashion. The industry needs to save itself by embracing substantive, systemic change, argues Lawrence Lenihan.


Global Markets

Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

By cancelling orders with Indian suppliers during the country’s chaotic lockdown, global brands are making impoverished workers even more vulnerable in a market where 60 million people depend on the fashion industry for their livelihood.

Global Markets

Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

By cancelling orders with Indian suppliers during the country’s chaotic lockdown, global brands are making impoverished workers even more vulnerable in a market where 60 million people depend on the fashion industry for their livelihood.