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José Neves

Founder, Farfetch

The fashion entrepreneur founded one of fashion's only 'unicorns,' a curated online marketplace featuring product from independent boutiques across the world.

José Neves
China

Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business

The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.

China

Farfetch Partners with JD.com to Boost Chinese Business

The deal, which includes a $397 million investment from the Chinese e-commerce giant, will give Farfetch a powerful gateway to the world’s second largest luxury market.


Financial Markets

Is Farfetch Edging Towards a $5 Billion IPO?

According to reports, the company is in the process of appointing bankers for a New York listing that could value the company at up to $5 billion.

Financial Markets

Is Farfetch Edging Towards a $5 Billion IPO?

According to reports, the company is in the process of appointing bankers for a New York listing that could value the company at up to $5 billion.


Technology

How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?

With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?

Technology

How Will Farfetch Make the Mother of All Fashion-Tech Exits?

With the launch of an ambitious 'operating system' and brand-building guidance from Natalie Massenet, Farfetch is planning to go public. What will it take?


News & Analysis

BoF To Honour Natalia Vodianova with 2017 Global VOICES Award

The Russian supermodel and philanthropist will receive the accolade at a star-studded gala during VOICES, BoF’s gathering for big thinkers to be held from November 29 - December 2 2017 in Oxfordshire.

News & Analysis

BoF To Honour Natalia Vodianova with 2017 Global VOICES Award

The Russian supermodel and philanthropist will receive the accolade at a star-studded gala during VOICES, BoF’s gathering for big thinkers to be held from November 29 - December 2 2017 in Oxfordshire.


Technology

Inside Farfetch's Store of the Future

Farfetch is set to unveil a beta version of its Store of the Future, an ‘operating system’ for physical retail. BoF gets an exclusive sneak peek.

Technology

Inside Farfetch's Store of the Future

Farfetch is set to unveil a beta version of its Store of the Future, an ‘operating system’ for physical retail. BoF gets an exclusive sneak peek.


News & Analysis

Beyond Fashion Month, Support #TiedTogether Around the World

BoF has reached its goal of raising $50,000 for The American Civil Liberties Union and UN Refugee Agency — but our work is not done.

News & Analysis

Beyond Fashion Month, Support #TiedTogether Around the World

BoF has reached its goal of raising $50,000 for The American Civil Liberties Union and UN Refugee Agency — but our work is not done.


News & Analysis

Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets

From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.

News & Analysis

Fashion Can No Longer Hide Its Dirty Secrets

From the abuse of models to sweatshop labour, the radical transparency of digital media makes it harder for fashion to hide its dark secrets.


News & Analysis

Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.

News & Analysis

Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman

Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.


News & Analysis

Halfway Through Fashion Month, Here's an Update on #TiedTogether

Join us as we take this initiative one step further: the more you post, the more money we raise together for the UNHCR and ACLU.

News & Analysis

Halfway Through Fashion Month, Here's an Update on #TiedTogether

Join us as we take this initiative one step further: the more you post, the more money we raise together for the UNHCR and ACLU.


Technology

The Disruptors: Gucci's Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch's José Neves

The Farfetch founder and Gucci CEO discussed their leadership strategies and how to stay competitive.

Technology

The Disruptors: Gucci's Marco Bizzarri and Farfetch's José Neves

The Farfetch founder and Gucci CEO discussed their leadership strategies and how to stay competitive.


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