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Consumer Trends and Cultural Opportunities in Dubai

The final section of the paper, Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai, unpacks how fashion brands can optimise their product ranges for improved impact in Dubai — with unique insights collected by d3 and BoF Insights from a consumer survey of the city’s residents. This section also details the regional social calendar and social media landscape, and how global brands can effectively tap into this space.

Consumer Trends and Cultural Opportunities in Dubai

The final section of the paper, Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai, unpacks how fashion brands can optimise their product ranges for improved impact in Dubai — with unique insights collected by d3 and BoF Insights from a consumer survey of the city’s residents. This section also details the regional social calendar and social media landscape, and how global brands can effectively tap into this space.


Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers

Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.

Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers

Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.


Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.

Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.


Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai

From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai

From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.


Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain

The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.

Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain

The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.


Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast

In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.

Why India Will Not Be The Next China for Luxury | The BoF Podcast

In this talk from BoF VOICES 2024, Ravi Thakran unpacks the dynamics of economic growth in India, explains why its path won’t mirror China’s, and shares insights on how to succeed in one of the world’s most complex — yet promising — markets.


Worldview: Dubai Fashion Week Casts a Wider Net

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Wella’s retreat from South Korea, Shein under the EU microscope and China’s retaliation against US tariffs.

Worldview: Dubai Fashion Week Casts a Wider Net

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Wella’s retreat from South Korea, Shein under the EU microscope and China’s retaliation against US tariffs.


Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai

Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.

Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai

Working with Dubai Design District and leveraging proprietary data from BoF’s data think tank, BoF Insights, this white paper explores the commercial and creative opportunities in the city of Dubai for fashion and luxury businesses looking to optimise and expand their presence, reach and operations in the region.


Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake

Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.

Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake

Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.


Worldview: Trade Talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saks Fifth Avenue in India, Uzbekistan’s textile giants and luxury’s Chinese New Year campaigns.

Worldview: Trade Talks at Ethiopia’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Saks Fifth Avenue in India, Uzbekistan’s textile giants and luxury’s Chinese New Year campaigns.


BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion

Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.

BoF Community Gathers in Mumbai at ‘Inflection Point’ for Indian Fashion

Actors Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, together with designers Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Anamika Khanna, and more, joined BoF’s Imran Amed and The Bicester Collection’s Desirée Bollier to celebrate India’s growing influence on the global luxury landscape.


Sabyasachi Stages Lavish Mumbai Show Amid Global Expansion

Indian fashion star Sabyasachi Mukherjee marked his 25th anniversary in business with a spectacle that sought to position his Sabyasachi label as ‘India’s first global luxury brand.’

Sabyasachi Stages Lavish Mumbai Show Amid Global Expansion

Indian fashion star Sabyasachi Mukherjee marked his 25th anniversary in business with a spectacle that sought to position his Sabyasachi label as ‘India’s first global luxury brand.’