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Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.

Workplace & Talent

Gwenaël Nicolas: ‘Interior Design Is a Choreography’

Gwenaël Nicolas has a problem with gravity, likes to present industry leaders with mysterious boxes and is on a mission to make people curious. He is also increasingly sought-after to design luxury retail spaces that shine with intelligence.


Marketing

Alibaba Goes Global to Top $5.7 Billion on Singles’ Day

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. turned an obscure Chinese holiday into the country's biggest shopping event. Now it's aiming to take the

Marketing

Alibaba Goes Global to Top $5.7 Billion on Singles’ Day

HANGZHOU, China — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. turned an obscure Chinese holiday into the country's biggest shopping event. Now it's aiming to take the


Global Markets

Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market

Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands

Global Markets

Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market

Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands


Retail

Retailers Mull Whether To Open on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, United States — As the holidays near, retailers face a dilemma: Open on Thanksgiving and stand accused of ruining a national holiday or

Retail

Retailers Mull Whether To Open on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, United States — As the holidays near, retailers face a dilemma: Open on Thanksgiving and stand accused of ruining a national holiday or


Workplace & Talent

Justin O’Shea, Buying Director

BoF sits down with Justin O’Shea, buying director of MyTheresa.com, to understand how his hands-on attitude helped to turn a Munich-based store into a successful global luxury retailer that generates $130 million in annual revenue. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail. 

Workplace & Talent

Justin O’Shea, Buying Director

BoF sits down with Justin O’Shea, buying director of MyTheresa.com, to understand how his hands-on attitude helped to turn a Munich-based store into a successful global luxury retailer that generates $130 million in annual revenue. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail. 


Retail

Second-hand Clothes the Austerity Fashion in Eastern Europe

The global financial crisis hit hard in central and eastern Europe, but one industry has thrived: second-hand clothing stores.

Retail

Second-hand Clothes the Austerity Fashion in Eastern Europe

The global financial crisis hit hard in central and eastern Europe, but one industry has thrived: second-hand clothing stores.


News & Analysis

As Attitudes Shift, Men’s Jewellery Grows

Once the domain of rock stars and royals, men’s jewellery has become an increasingly dynamic and valuable market.

News & Analysis

As Attitudes Shift, Men’s Jewellery Grows

Once the domain of rock stars and royals, men’s jewellery has become an increasingly dynamic and valuable market.


News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.

News & Analysis

Loïc Prigent, Documentarian

BoF sits down with Loïc Prigent, fashion’s preeminent documentarian, to talk about his professional trajectory and how he approaches his métier. The Creative Class is supported by CLIO Image, an awards show honouring creative excellence in fashion, beauty and retail.


Workplace & Talent

How 4 Management Consultants Broke Into Fashion

BoF talks to four former management consultants, now working in top positions in fashion, about their unconventional career paths.

Workplace & Talent

How 4 Management Consultants Broke Into Fashion

BoF talks to four former management consultants, now working in top positions in fashion, about their unconventional career paths.


Workplace & Talent

Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused

Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?

Workplace & Talent

Isabel Marant Says Build a Strong Base and Stay Focused

Over the last 20 years, Isabel Marant has built a successful global brand that, last year, generated €150 million in revenue. How did she do it?


News & Analysis

Mexico Enters the Limelight

As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.

News & Analysis

Mexico Enters the Limelight

As Brazil's fashion market gets ever more crowded, Latin America's smaller giant to the north begins to finally shine.


Marketing

Fashion’s B Corporations Blend Business with Social Good

NEW YORK, United States — According to dominant corporate thinking, a company's fundamental purpose is the single-minded pursuit of financial profit.

Marketing

Fashion’s B Corporations Blend Business with Social Good

NEW YORK, United States — According to dominant corporate thinking, a company's fundamental purpose is the single-minded pursuit of financial profit.