In a fashion scene dominated by ultra-established heritage names, upstarts like LVMH Prize-winners Setchu and Magliano are increasingly grabbing the spotlight, as the Attico, Del Core and Sunnei pass new milestones.

Last week, the governing bodies of Italian fashion held a series of thought leadership talks featuring executives from Fendi, Kering, Prada, OTB, YNAP and Canali, outlining the urgent need for the industry to accelerate its sustainability efforts. BoF shares key insights from the programming.

Whether or not brands keep doing business in Russia is largely being driven by logistical challenges rather than moral commitments.

As this year’s Singles’ Day festival approaches, video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou have joined the throng of tech companies jostling to steal a slice of market share from giants like Tmall and JD.com.

The Italian-Haitian designer and the only Black member of Italy’s Camera della Moda speaks to BoF's Editor-in-Chief about racism within the country’s fashion industry.

An online retailer chasing growth, a supplier-turned-retailer, and a worried Italian government are among the unlikely cast of investors shelling out for brands including Warehouse, Naf Naf and Corneliani. The assets are small fish, but the deals could hint at bigger transactions to come.

This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.

Even after physical shows return, many in the industry expect the use of digital communication tools will permanently shift the schedule, cadence and strategy of runway shows. Which platforms will emerge dominant?