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Op-Ed | Why Luxury Brands Should Still Believe in the UAE

Five years after the global financial crisis hit Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is poised to become a super-regional powerhouse, with compelling opportunities for luxury retailers, argues Mortimer Singer of Marvin Traub Associates.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why Luxury Brands Should Still Believe in the UAE

Five years after the global financial crisis hit Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is poised to become a super-regional powerhouse, with compelling opportunities for luxury retailers, argues Mortimer Singer of Marvin Traub Associates.


Global Markets

Turkish Riots No Delight for Luxury Goods Brands Says Zegna CEO

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Social unrest in Turkey and Brazil is making it harder for luxury-goods makers to keep shoppers spending in a difficult economy,

Global Markets

Turkish Riots No Delight for Luxury Goods Brands Says Zegna CEO

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Social unrest in Turkey and Brazil is making it harder for luxury-goods makers to keep shoppers spending in a difficult economy,


News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.

News & Analysis

CEO Talk | Gildo Zegna, Chief Executive Officer, Ermenegildo Zegna Group

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF’s Imran Amed sits down with Gildo Zegna on the day of Stefano Pilati's debut show for Zegna Couture to talk about how Ermenegildo Zegna, a family-run business started in 1910 in the small town of Trivero in the Biella Alps, has become a luxury menswear benchmark for global success.


Creative Class

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’

BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.

Creative Class

Lynn Yaeger: ‘I’m Always Trying to Blow Up Preconceptions’

BoF talks to fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, renowned across the industry for her singular style and the frankness, humour and wit of her words.


News & Analysis

London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.

News & Analysis

London Collections: Men | If You Build It, They Will Come — But Will They Buy?

In a city where big shows can mean just that, BoF examines the rise of London Collections: Men and the business impact on the brands taking part.


News & Analysis

Colin’s Column | The Great Gatsby and the Epidemic of Pornography Masquerading as Style

In Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, Colin McDowell sees a reflection of everything that's wrong with today's fashion world.

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Colin’s Column | The Great Gatsby and the Epidemic of Pornography Masquerading as Style

In Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, Colin McDowell sees a reflection of everything that's wrong with today's fashion world.


News & Analysis

In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.

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In Miami’s Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow

With the support of L Real Estate, developer Craig Robins’ vision for Miami’s off-kilter luxury enclave is coming to life.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway

It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.

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Op-Ed | Racial Diversity on the Runway

It's time for the global fashion industry to stop turning a blind eye to the lack of racial diversity on the runways, says op-ed contributor Demi Sinclair.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Facchinetti Trades E-Commerce for Tod’s Top Job

MILAN, Italy -- Today, Tod's announced the appointment of Alessandra Facchinetti as creative director of its women's collections. In a statement, the

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Facchinetti Trades E-Commerce for Tod’s Top Job

MILAN, Italy -- Today, Tod's announced the appointment of Alessandra Facchinetti as creative director of its women's collections. In a statement, the


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Problem with Most Fashion-Tech Startups

Today, Lawrence Lenihan, founder and managing director of FirstMark Capital, examines the burgeoning interest in fashion-technology startups.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | The Problem with Most Fashion-Tech Startups

Today, Lawrence Lenihan, founder and managing director of FirstMark Capital, examines the burgeoning interest in fashion-technology startups.


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