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How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 4 of 5 — Buying Better
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll look at the importance of purchasing practices and how brands can establish supportive partnerships with their suppliers.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 4 of 5 — Buying Better
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll look at the importance of purchasing practices and how brands can establish supportive partnerships with their suppliers.
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BoF Live: A Roadmap To Fashion’s Carbon-Free Future
What would it take for the fashion industry and its logistical activities to become carbon-free? In this talk, we share insights from Katja Busch, DHL's chief commercial officer, and Morten Lehmann, chief sustainability officer at the Global Fashion Agenda, who discuss how fashion can work towards a zero-emission target together.
BoF Live: A Roadmap To Fashion’s Carbon-Free Future
What would it take for the fashion industry and its logistical activities to become carbon-free? In this talk, we share insights from Katja Busch, DHL's chief commercial officer, and Morten Lehmann, chief sustainability officer at the Global Fashion Agenda, who discuss how fashion can work towards a zero-emission target together.
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#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election
What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.
#BoFLIVE: The 2020 US Presidential Election
What do Tuesday's results mean for the fashion industry? BoF's team, joined by Sharifa Murdock, co-owner of Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs, break down what's happened so far, and what happens next.
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#BoFLIVE: Unpacking the LVMH-Tiffany Saga
The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector has collapsed, setting up what could be the industry's biggest M&A battle of all time. BoF brings in the experts to lay out what could — and probably will — happen next.
#BoFLIVE: Unpacking the LVMH-Tiffany Saga
The largest acquisition in the history of the luxury goods sector has collapsed, setting up what could be the industry's biggest M&A battle of all time. BoF brings in the experts to lay out what could — and probably will — happen next.
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#BoFLIVE: Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
What do young consumers really want? BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
#BoFLIVE: Gen-Z Shopping: Separating Myth from Reality
What do young consumers really want? BoF puts some of the widely accepted attributes of Gen-Z under the microscope, and interrogates how five industry players — Nike, Brandy Melville, Morphe, Depop and Louis Vuitton — have successfully capitalised on the Gen-Z opportunity.
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#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month
After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.
#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month
After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.
Sustainability
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 3 of 5 — Tracking and Traceability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll talk about how and why companies need to get to grips with their supply chain.
How to Build a Sustainable Fashion Brand: Masterclass 3 of 5 — Tracking and Traceability
What does it take to build a fashion brand that is good for both people and the planet, but still makes business sense? In the next chapter of BoF's five-part masterclass, we'll talk about how and why companies need to get to grips with their supply chain.
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#BoFLIVE: How Can SMEs Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?
In this talk, we share DHL’s global insight on how emerging and established SMEs can reconsider how they operate their logistics strategies, as well as the industry experience of one New York’s most exciting founder-entrepreneurs and designers, Emily Bode.
#BoFLIVE: How Can SMEs Adopt Responsible Logistics Strategies?
In this talk, we share DHL’s global insight on how emerging and established SMEs can reconsider how they operate their logistics strategies, as well as the industry experience of one New York’s most exciting founder-entrepreneurs and designers, Emily Bode.
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#BoFLIVE: Seizing the African E-Commerce Opportunity
How are African e-commerce brands marketing and selling product to international consumers?
#BoFLIVE: Seizing the African E-Commerce Opportunity
How are African e-commerce brands marketing and selling product to international consumers?
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#BoFLIVE: The Importance of Paris Fashion Week
Why are young designers from across the globe choosing to showcase their collections in Paris, even amidst a pandemic?
#BoFLIVE: The Importance of Paris Fashion Week
Why are young designers from across the globe choosing to showcase their collections in Paris, even amidst a pandemic?
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#BoFLIVE: Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim on Fashion Week, Culture and Politics
Those brands that make it through the industry’s implosion will need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. What are some of the solutions?
#BoFLIVE: Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim on Fashion Week, Culture and Politics
Those brands that make it through the industry’s implosion will need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. What are some of the solutions?
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#BoFLIVE: How To Get to Zero Inventory
The cost of inventory that doesn’t sell is fashion’s biggest inefficiency. Experts share a better approach that brands of all sizes are putting into practice.
#BoFLIVE: How To Get to Zero Inventory
The cost of inventory that doesn’t sell is fashion’s biggest inefficiency. Experts share a better approach that brands of all sizes are putting into practice.
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.