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Christopher Bailey

Former President & Chief Creative Officer, Burberry

With Angela Ahrendts, he transformed a staid British label into a coveted luxury megabrand with a focus on digital innovation.

Christopher Bailey
China

Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?

Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.

China

Will Mass Customisation Work For Fashion?

Despite the success of services like NikeiD, mass customisation has yet to take off in fashion.


News & Analysis

All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?

News & Analysis

All Change in British Fashion Education

The two top schools in BoF’s global ranking of MA fashion programmes are in the midst of significant leadership changes. What must they do to stay on top?


Technology

Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?

Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.

Technology

Why Has Apple Been Poaching Fashion Execs?

Before the launch of Apple’s Watch, the company made a slew of fashion and luxury hires. But the moves at the notoriously secretive Apple are about more than wearable tech.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | How Burberry is Rebuilding Its Japan Business

On June 30, Burberry’s lucrative 35-year licensing deal with Sanyo Shokai came to a quiet close, enabling Burberry to take direct control of its Japanese business. How will the brand manage the transition and make up the shortfall?

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | How Burberry is Rebuilding Its Japan Business

On June 30, Burberry’s lucrative 35-year licensing deal with Sanyo Shokai came to a quiet close, enabling Burberry to take direct control of its Japanese business. How will the brand manage the transition and make up the shortfall?


Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand

Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.

Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Growth Hit by Weakening Demand

Trench coat maker Burberry is reporting slowing sales amid weakening demand in Asia and a volatile American market.


Luxury

Tesla Hires Ex-Burberry Executive to Lead North American Sales

Tesla Motors Inc. has hired former Burberry senior vice president Ganesh Srivats, adding a sales executive to help the electric-car maker extend its reputation for automotive luxury to an increasingly global audience.

Luxury

Tesla Hires Ex-Burberry Executive to Lead North American Sales

Tesla Motors Inc. has hired former Burberry senior vice president Ganesh Srivats, adding a sales executive to help the electric-car maker extend its reputation for automotive luxury to an increasingly global audience.


Fashion Week

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.

Fashion Week

Burberry, JW Anderson and London's New Feminine Mood

Just the right amount of femininity created a new mood at London Collections: Men, writes Colin McDowell.


Financial Markets

Burberry Sees Increased Uncertainty as Annual Profit Declines

Burberry Group Plc reported a 1 percent decline in annual earnings as the strength of sterling and decelerating sales in Hong Kong weighed on margins.

Financial Markets

Burberry Sees Increased Uncertainty as Annual Profit Declines

Burberry Group Plc reported a 1 percent decline in annual earnings as the strength of sterling and decelerating sales in Hong Kong weighed on margins.


Global Markets

Burberry May Follow Chanel Narrowing Europe-China Price Gap

Burberry signalled that it may cut prices in Asia and raise them in Europe, following the likes of Chanel in responding to a growing pricing differential between the regions caused by the weakness of the euro.

Global Markets

Burberry May Follow Chanel Narrowing Europe-China Price Gap

Burberry signalled that it may cut prices in Asia and raise them in Europe, following the likes of Chanel in responding to a growing pricing differential between the regions caused by the weakness of the euro.


Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Advance as Americas Compensate for Hong Kong Fall

Burberry Group Plc said second-half sales gained 10 percent as growth in the Americas made up for for a decline in Hong Kong.

Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Advance as Americas Compensate for Hong Kong Fall

Burberry Group Plc said second-half sales gained 10 percent as growth in the Americas made up for for a decline in Hong Kong.


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