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Leandra Medine

Founder, Man Repeller

The American fashion blogger and author has won a loyal following for her humorous, witty observations on ‘serious’ fashion.

Leandra Medine
News & Analysis

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.

News & Analysis

The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying

The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.


News & Analysis

Do Influencers Need Regulating?

The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.

News & Analysis

Do Influencers Need Regulating?

The land of sponsored posts and freebies is still very much the Wild West without a clear sheriff, but social media companies may ultimately have the biggest interest in keeping things clean.


News & Analysis

Entertainment Publicity Firm Rogers & Cowan Acquires ITB Worldwide

The deal gives Rogers and Cowan access to fashion brands and influencers and expands the opportunities available to ITB clients.

News & Analysis

Entertainment Publicity Firm Rogers & Cowan Acquires ITB Worldwide

The deal gives Rogers and Cowan access to fashion brands and influencers and expands the opportunities available to ITB clients.


Media

How Magazines Can Make Money from E-Commerce

E-commerce isn't just digital media's buzzword du jour, it's replacing 'pivot to video' as the thing publishers are most obsessed with. But how to make it work?

Media

How Magazines Can Make Money from E-Commerce

E-commerce isn't just digital media's buzzword du jour, it's replacing 'pivot to video' as the thing publishers are most obsessed with. But how to make it work?


Luxury

MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa

Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?

Luxury

MyTheresa Founders Are Back With New Venture Martha Louisa

Munich’s Susanne and Christoph Botschen are betting on a new multi-brand footwear e-commerce venture. Can retail success strike twice?


Financial Markets

What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?

The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.

Financial Markets

What’s Driving Aeffe’s Surge?

The Italian fashion and luxury group’s profits grew 144 percent in the first nine months of 2017. BoF uncovers the secrets to its success.


News & Analysis

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers

In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?

News & Analysis

A Guide to Working With Niche Influencers

In the world of influencer marketing, fewer followers can be a good thing. But how should brands measure the success of such partnerships, and what’s the real ROI?


News & Analysis

Fashion Wakes Up to Podcasts

Podcasts are one of the fastest growing forms of media, although monetisation remains a challenge. Can fashion make a successful go of it?

News & Analysis

Fashion Wakes Up to Podcasts

Podcasts are one of the fastest growing forms of media, although monetisation remains a challenge. Can fashion make a successful go of it?


Media

Gossamer, a Media Brand for New Cannabis Culture

With its minimalist design and millennial POV, the venture is targeting a new generation of smokers with a ‘green lens’ on travel, food and culture.

Media

Gossamer, a Media Brand for New Cannabis Culture

With its minimalist design and millennial POV, the venture is targeting a new generation of smokers with a ‘green lens’ on travel, food and culture.


News & Analysis

How BFF Marketing Became the M.O. for Women’s Direct-to-Consumer Brands

The approach — predicated on the notion that a brand is your ‘best friend forever’ — is the core narrative behind the rise of some of the most successful direct-to-consumer womenswear and beauty brands.

News & Analysis

How BFF Marketing Became the M.O. for Women’s Direct-to-Consumer Brands

The approach — predicated on the notion that a brand is your ‘best friend forever’ — is the core narrative behind the rise of some of the most successful direct-to-consumer womenswear and beauty brands.


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