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Modest Fashion at a Crossroads | The BoF Podcast

Linda Anggrea of Modinity, Kareem Türe of Modanisa, and Rabia Zargarpur of Rabia Z join Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss modest fashion’s global rise, cultural significance, and commercial future.

Modest Fashion at a Crossroads | The BoF Podcast

Linda Anggrea of Modinity, Kareem Türe of Modanisa, and Rabia Zargarpur of Rabia Z join Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to discuss modest fashion’s global rise, cultural significance, and commercial future.


Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value

Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.

Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value

Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.


Worldview | Almaty Fashion Week’s Central Asia Ambitions

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Vogue Brazil, Mexico’s El Palacio de Hierro and Chinese exporters concealing their origin.

Worldview | Almaty Fashion Week’s Central Asia Ambitions

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Vogue Brazil, Mexico’s El Palacio de Hierro and Chinese exporters concealing their origin.


Michael Chalhoub’s Strategic Roadmap for Chalhoub Group

After his first 100 days as chief executive officer of Chalhoub Group, Michael Chalhoub joined Imran Amed, BoF’s founder and chief executive officer, at BoF CROSSROADS in Dubai — to discuss the state of luxury in the MENA region and the strategic next steps for the third-generation Chalhoub leader.

Michael Chalhoub’s Strategic Roadmap for Chalhoub Group

After his first 100 days as chief executive officer of Chalhoub Group, Michael Chalhoub joined Imran Amed, BoF’s founder and chief executive officer, at BoF CROSSROADS in Dubai — to discuss the state of luxury in the MENA region and the strategic next steps for the third-generation Chalhoub leader.


Pakistani Fashion Brands Chase Global Diaspora

From high-street labels to haute couture houses, Pakistani brands are opening international stores as far afield as suburban Texas and London’s luxury district in a push to diversify away from the shaky domestic market where some have reached saturation point.

Pakistani Fashion Brands Chase Global Diaspora

From high-street labels to haute couture houses, Pakistani brands are opening international stores as far afield as suburban Texas and London’s luxury district in a push to diversify away from the shaky domestic market where some have reached saturation point.


US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US GDP decreased an annualised 0.3 percent in the first quarter, well below average growth of 3 percent in the previous two years.

US Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge

The US GDP decreased an annualised 0.3 percent in the first quarter, well below average growth of 3 percent in the previous two years.


Why China’s Gold Jewellers Are the Envy of Global Brands

With soaring profits and rapidly expanding store networks, ‘heritage-gold’ jewellery brands like Laopu Gold and Lao Feng Xiang are red-hot in China’s otherwise tepid luxury market.

Why China’s Gold Jewellers Are the Envy of Global Brands

With soaring profits and rapidly expanding store networks, ‘heritage-gold’ jewellery brands like Laopu Gold and Lao Feng Xiang are red-hot in China’s otherwise tepid luxury market.


Worldview | South Africa’s Veteran Designers Shine at Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Jaipuria Group, Mexican department stores and Nigeria’s Woven Threads showcase.

Worldview | South Africa’s Veteran Designers Shine at Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Jaipuria Group, Mexican department stores and Nigeria’s Woven Threads showcase.


Trump Tariffs Prompt Slump in Shipments to US Ports

The number of vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles next week is down by almost a third year on year.

Trump Tariffs Prompt Slump in Shipments to US Ports

The number of vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles next week is down by almost a third year on year.


Anas Bukhash on Harnessing Dubai’s Potential as a Global Crossroads | The BoF Podcast

Entrepreneur and podcast host Anas Bukhash joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to explore Dubai’s transformation into a global creative and business hub, and how it uniquely empowers innovation and entrepreneurship in the Global South.

Anas Bukhash on Harnessing Dubai’s Potential as a Global Crossroads | The BoF Podcast

Entrepreneur and podcast host Anas Bukhash joined BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 to explore Dubai’s transformation into a global creative and business hub, and how it uniquely empowers innovation and entrepreneurship in the Global South.


US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal

Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

US and China Holding Talks on Trade War, Trump Says After Beijing Rebuttal

Trump told reporters the US and China held talks on Thursday to resolve the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.


China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.

China Says US Should Revoke Unilateral Tariffs, Denies Talks

Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said Thursday, “Any reports on development in talks are groundless” and called for the US to revoke all unilateral tariffs imposed on China.