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Founder & Designer, Marc Jacobs

The decorated American designer was the first to introduce '90s grunge to the catwalk and grew his namesake brand into a global fashion force.

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Retail

Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.

Retail

Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.


China

Amazon vs Alibaba: Which E-Commerce Giant Is Winning the Covid-19 Era?

The online retail goliaths have made a fortune as the pandemic shifted shopping online but the crisis has also exposed their vulnerabilities and shed light on challenges that lie ahead.

China

Amazon vs Alibaba: Which E-Commerce Giant Is Winning the Covid-19 Era?

The online retail goliaths have made a fortune as the pandemic shifted shopping online but the crisis has also exposed their vulnerabilities and shed light on challenges that lie ahead.


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Marc Jacobs Says, ‘I Still Have Stories to Tell’

The American designer chatted with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his last show before quarantine, brick-and-mortar retail and the future of New York fashion.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Marc Jacobs Says, ‘I Still Have Stories to Tell’

The American designer chatted with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his last show before quarantine, brick-and-mortar retail and the future of New York fashion.


Media

Fashion and Music Find New Ways to Partner in the Pandemic

It may be a while before concerts and red carpets are allowed again, but luxury brands are finding creative ways to engage with the music industry in the meantime.

Media

Fashion and Music Find New Ways to Partner in the Pandemic

It may be a while before concerts and red carpets are allowed again, but luxury brands are finding creative ways to engage with the music industry in the meantime.


Technology

Can Fashion Cash In on the Animal Crossing Craze?

The Nintendo Switch game, released in late March, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. But it presents no clear way for fashion to monetise its popularity just yet.

Technology

Can Fashion Cash In on the Animal Crossing Craze?

The Nintendo Switch game, released in late March, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts waiting out the coronavirus pandemic. But it presents no clear way for fashion to monetise its popularity just yet.


Global Markets

Gulf Retailers Will Suffer During Ramadan

With the most important sales period of the year wiped out across the Middle East, luxury brands could be hit hard in key markets like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to mall closures and lockdown.

Global Markets

Gulf Retailers Will Suffer During Ramadan

With the most important sales period of the year wiped out across the Middle East, luxury brands could be hit hard in key markets like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to mall closures and lockdown.


Marketing

What Brands Are Doing Instead of Influencer Campaigns

With pre-pandemic budgets slashed, brands are relying less heavily on influencers, using what marketing dollars they have left in creative ways.

Marketing

What Brands Are Doing Instead of Influencer Campaigns

With pre-pandemic budgets slashed, brands are relying less heavily on influencers, using what marketing dollars they have left in creative ways.


Beauty

Beauty Brands That Sell in 'Essential' Retailers Are Feeling Pretty Lucky Right Now

Mass retailers were seen as the unglamorous alternative to Sephora. Now they’re the only game in town.

Beauty

Beauty Brands That Sell in 'Essential' Retailers Are Feeling Pretty Lucky Right Now

Mass retailers were seen as the unglamorous alternative to Sephora. Now they’re the only game in town.


Marketing

How to Win at Instagram Live

While consumers are confined to their homes, they are engaging with brands more than ever on the social media platform through real-time, live stream programming. But the point isn’t to sell products.

Marketing

How to Win at Instagram Live

While consumers are confined to their homes, they are engaging with brands more than ever on the social media platform through real-time, live stream programming. But the point isn’t to sell products.


Media

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.

Media

V Magazine Launches Initiative to Support Emerging Creative Talent in the Era of Covid-19

CreatiVity is one of many programmes set up by media companies to boost exposure for young creatives.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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