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Global Markets

Nigeria Jockeys for Africa’s Fashion Crown

Nigeria’s fashion industry is shifting into second gear to become a more serious contender in Africa’s leadership race.

Global Markets

Nigeria Jockeys for Africa’s Fashion Crown

Nigeria’s fashion industry is shifting into second gear to become a more serious contender in Africa’s leadership race.


News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.

News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.


Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.

Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.


News & Analysis

Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year

In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?

News & Analysis

Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year

In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?


Global Markets

Russia’s Patriotic Fashion Agenda

With international sanctions and rising nationalism creating a perfect storm, the Russian government has launched an optimistic strategy to bolster local fashion through subsidies, synergies and support.

Global Markets

Russia’s Patriotic Fashion Agenda

With international sanctions and rising nationalism creating a perfect storm, the Russian government has launched an optimistic strategy to bolster local fashion through subsidies, synergies and support.


Retail

Does the Young Designer/Big Retailer Dynamic Still Work?

Being stocked in a major department store is important to the growth of a young designer business, while also contributing to the image and identity of the store. But there are ups and downs in every relationship.

Retail

Does the Young Designer/Big Retailer Dynamic Still Work?

Being stocked in a major department store is important to the growth of a young designer business, while also contributing to the image and identity of the store. But there are ups and downs in every relationship.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defence of Milan and the Italian New Wave

Federico Poletti speaks up for Milan’s creative kudos.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | In Defence of Milan and the Italian New Wave

Federico Poletti speaks up for Milan’s creative kudos.


Global Markets

Fashion Weeks Wage Global Talent Wars

The big four fashion weeks are competing more fiercely than ever to attract the best young designers from around the world.

Global Markets

Fashion Weeks Wage Global Talent Wars

The big four fashion weeks are competing more fiercely than ever to attract the best young designers from around the world.


News & Analysis

New Designers Turn to Nudity to Make a Splash at Paris Fashion Week

"Nudity is a favorite tool of designers — particularly the young ones — who are under pressure to find ways to startle, provoke, dazzle and stand out

News & Analysis

New Designers Turn to Nudity to Make a Splash at Paris Fashion Week

"Nudity is a favorite tool of designers — particularly the young ones — who are under pressure to find ways to startle, provoke, dazzle and stand out


News & Analysis

Chanel Joins Race to Woo Next Generation of Design Talent

"In the wake of the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize — and what is increasingly looking like a horse race to make nice with the next generation of

News & Analysis

Chanel Joins Race to Woo Next Generation of Design Talent

"In the wake of the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize — and what is increasingly looking like a horse race to make nice with the next generation of


News & Analysis

Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured

PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly

News & Analysis

Isaac Reina, Soft Meets Structured

PARIS, France — The small and relatively under-the-radar collection of bags and small leather goods by Paris-based designer Isaac Reina has quietly


Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.

Financial Markets

6 Emerging Fashion Brands Worth Investing In

In the last two years, emerging fashion brands like Christopher Kane, Altuzarra, JW Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda have attracted a flurry of investment. Who’s next? BoF identifies the young fashion labels we would bet on, based on their commercial and creative potential.