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Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.

Luxury

Viva Milano! Viva Fashion! Viva Italy!

In Milan, a remarkable show of unity from Italy's fashion industry signals an important step forwards, but as Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pointed out, the local industry must be open to change and innovation.


News & Analysis

The Missoni Matriarchs

Colin McDowell meets the mother and daughter team who, after 60 years creating their iconic zig-zag fabrics, are keeping the family business spinning into the 21st century.

News & Analysis

The Missoni Matriarchs

Colin McDowell meets the mother and daughter team who, after 60 years creating their iconic zig-zag fabrics, are keeping the family business spinning into the 21st century.


Workplace & Talent

Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board

Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.

Workplace & Talent

Ex-Gucci CEO Patrizio Di Marco Said to Join Dolce & Gabbana Board

Former Gucci boss Patrizio di Marco is joining the board of Italian fashion rival Dolce & Gabbana, according to people familiar with the situation.


Marketing

Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'

The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.

Marketing

Christopher Simmonds: 'I Think People Get the Message on Gucci Now'

The art director behind Gucci’s latest campaigns tells BoF about working with Alessandro Michele and why designers are not the only ones suffering under the current fashion system.


Fashion Week

Italy's Fashion Chamber Rejects Immediacy

Plans to speed up the fashion cycle and push runway creations straight into store windows and consumers' shopping bags are finding some resistance in the Italian fashion system.

Fashion Week

Italy's Fashion Chamber Rejects Immediacy

Plans to speed up the fashion cycle and push runway creations straight into store windows and consumers' shopping bags are finding some resistance in the Italian fashion system.


Global Markets

Momentum in Dubai, Middle East’s Fashion Mecca

With a new fashion council, a revamped fashion week and a growing reputation as a launch pad for big brand events, Dubai is evolving into a fully-fledged fashion capital for the Middle East and North African market.

Global Markets

Momentum in Dubai, Middle East’s Fashion Mecca

With a new fashion council, a revamped fashion week and a growing reputation as a launch pad for big brand events, Dubai is evolving into a fully-fledged fashion capital for the Middle East and North African market.


News & Analysis

Adidas, Asics, Under Armour Spend $1 Billion on Fitness Apps

Alongside sneakers, gym shorts, and yoga pants, sportswear brands are adding one more must-have to their list of products: workout apps.

News & Analysis

Adidas, Asics, Under Armour Spend $1 Billion on Fitness Apps

Alongside sneakers, gym shorts, and yoga pants, sportswear brands are adding one more must-have to their list of products: workout apps.


Marketing

Ed Filipowski, Fashion Catalyst

The co-president of fashion PR powerhouse KCD talks exclusively to BoF about public relations in the digital age and the firm’s new entertainment and tech division.

Marketing

Ed Filipowski, Fashion Catalyst

The co-president of fashion PR powerhouse KCD talks exclusively to BoF about public relations in the digital age and the firm’s new entertainment and tech division.


Technology

The Digital Iceberg

Fashion brands are adapting their marketing strategies for a digital reality that goes far deeper than online sales.

Technology

The Digital Iceberg

Fashion brands are adapting their marketing strategies for a digital reality that goes far deeper than online sales.


Retail

Inside the Business of Barneys New York

Days before Barneys New York’s much-anticipated return to downtown Manhattan, chief executive Mark Lee and chief operating officer Daniella Vitale talk to BoF about the company’s journey from the brink of bankruptcy to record sales — and what's next.

Retail

Inside the Business of Barneys New York

Days before Barneys New York’s much-anticipated return to downtown Manhattan, chief executive Mark Lee and chief operating officer Daniella Vitale talk to BoF about the company’s journey from the brink of bankruptcy to record sales — and what's next.


Retail

Streamlining Collections, Paul Smith Reveals Own Fashion Calendar Fix

As the nature of his business changes, the British designer will merge his design teams and collapse his many diffusion lines into two collections comprising both men’s and womenswear, with four drops a year.

Retail

Streamlining Collections, Paul Smith Reveals Own Fashion Calendar Fix

As the nature of his business changes, the British designer will merge his design teams and collapse his many diffusion lines into two collections comprising both men’s and womenswear, with four drops a year.


Marketing

Skechers Extends Deal With Marathoner Meb Keflezighi to 2023

Meb Keflezighi will be running many more miles in Skechers, as the American marathoner agreed to an extension of his contract with Skechers Performance through 2023.

Marketing

Skechers Extends Deal With Marathoner Meb Keflezighi to 2023

Meb Keflezighi will be running many more miles in Skechers, as the American marathoner agreed to an extension of his contract with Skechers Performance through 2023.