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Natalie Massenet

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Imaginary Ventures

She started one of the first luxury fashion e-tailers in the world and has now co-founded a venture capital firm.

Natalie Massenet
News & Analysis

As Brexit Looms, Prime Minister Theresa May Looks to the Future of British Fashion

In her address to the British fashion industry last night, Prime Minister Theresa May never directly addressed Brexit. Here, leading figures share their thoughts on the UK's looming split from the EU.

News & Analysis

As Brexit Looms, Prime Minister Theresa May Looks to the Future of British Fashion

In her address to the British fashion industry last night, Prime Minister Theresa May never directly addressed Brexit. Here, leading figures share their thoughts on the UK's looming split from the EU.


News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.

News & Analysis

BoF Reveals Early Line-Up for VOICES

BoF’s flagship event in December will host an exciting and imaginative group of headliners to inspire the global fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air

Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.

News & Analysis

Sies Marjan, The Luxury Label That Appeared From Thin Air

Designer Sander Lak, chief executive Joey Laurenti, and financial backer Nancy Marks talk exclusively to BoF about building a new American luxury label from the bottom up.


Financial Markets

Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.

Financial Markets

Lisa Marie Fernandez’s Restrained Swimwear Revolution

Through a strategy of product iteration and timely category expansion, Lisa Marie Fernandez has built an influential swimwear brand, with sales set to double this year.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Burberry Executive Shake-up, Stuart Weitzman CEO, BFC Executive Board

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

YNAP Loses Another Executive as Human Resources Chief Quits

Naomi Hewitt, who was promoted to director of people and organisation in October, resigned in April, a company official confirmed.

News & Analysis

YNAP Loses Another Executive as Human Resources Chief Quits

Naomi Hewitt, who was promoted to director of people and organisation in October, resigned in April, a company official confirmed.


News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.

News & Analysis

At CFDA Awards, Fashion Entertainment Put to the Test

This year's ceremony honoured Donna Karan and Norma Kamali, as well as BoF's very own Imran Amed.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | BFC Unveils Global Fashion Awards, London’s Answer to the Met Ball

BoF can exclusively reveal that the British Fashion Council is transforming its annual fashion awards into a global event, positioned as ‘a mix of the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.’


Technology

‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW

Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.

Technology

‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW

Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.


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