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News & Analysis

How I Became... A Footwear Designer

Having collaborated with the likes of Rihanna and Alexandre Vauthier after training in the famed Riviera del Brenta district, Amina Muaddi offers her advice on starting out as a shoe designer.

News & Analysis

How I Became... A Footwear Designer

Having collaborated with the likes of Rihanna and Alexandre Vauthier after training in the famed Riviera del Brenta district, Amina Muaddi offers her advice on starting out as a shoe designer.


Luxury

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector

Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.

Luxury

Trouble Brewing for America’s Luxury Sector

Covid-19 has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses for America’s big luxury players, while US President Donald Trump’s gross mismanagement of the pandemic is only deepening the damage.


Luxury

Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Brands' Financial Results

This week, everyone will be talking about first-half results from LVMH, Kering, Prada, Moncler and other luxury brands, plus the launch of Fenty Beauty's skin-care line. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Everything You Need to Know About Luxury Brands' Financial Results

This week, everyone will be talking about first-half results from LVMH, Kering, Prada, Moncler and other luxury brands, plus the launch of Fenty Beauty's skin-care line. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Beauty

Why Clarisonic Failed

The recently discontinued L’Oreal-owned cleansing brush didn’t iterate and innovate, providing a valuable lesson for trendy device brands. 

Beauty

Why Clarisonic Failed

The recently discontinued L’Oreal-owned cleansing brush didn’t iterate and innovate, providing a valuable lesson for trendy device brands. 


Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity

Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.

Luxury

The BoF Podcast: Stephen Jones Says the Constant Quest for Perfection Often Kills Spontaneity

Celebrated milliner Stephen Jones talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the pandemic has signalled an opportunity to reshape the fashion industry.


Beauty

Can Patrick Starrr Build the Next Fenty Beauty?

The influencer, known for his over-the-top makeup transformations, will debut his inclusivity-driven line, One/Size, which goes on sale at Sephora today.

Beauty

Can Patrick Starrr Build the Next Fenty Beauty?

The influencer, known for his over-the-top makeup transformations, will debut his inclusivity-driven line, One/Size, which goes on sale at Sephora today.


Luxury

Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic

Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?

Luxury

Selling $800 Party Shoes During a Pandemic

Amina Muaddi’s glitzy heels have continued to sell out, even though lockdowns mean shoppers have few places to wear them. Why?


Retail

Can the Subscription Box Model Be Saved?

Beauty and clothing subscription boxes saw a surge in new customers during Covid-19. Can they navigate the business model's high costs and low retention levels?

Retail

Can the Subscription Box Model Be Saved?

Beauty and clothing subscription boxes saw a surge in new customers during Covid-19. Can they navigate the business model's high costs and low retention levels?


Beauty

The Beauty Industry Joins the Corporate Reckoning on Race

Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.

Beauty

The Beauty Industry Joins the Corporate Reckoning on Race

Run largely by white executives, companies like LVMH, Coty and Estée Lauder preside over a vital facet of culture: ideal female beauty.


Beauty

Black-Owned Brands See an Opening in the Beauty Aisle

Sephora said it will dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned brands. But building a more inclusive beauty store is going to be complicated.

Beauty

Black-Owned Brands See an Opening in the Beauty Aisle

Sephora said it will dedicate 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned brands. But building a more inclusive beauty store is going to be complicated.


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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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