Chanel is joining the likes of Burberry and VF Corp in the booming market for sustainable bonds, but Chanel's bond comes with a hefty penalty if it doesn’t hit its green goals, making it a trendsetter.

The organisation, called In the Blk, offers members from all over the world mentorship, community and various business resources.

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.

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the Italian-Haitian designer and only Black member of Italy's influential Camera della Moda discusses the ongoing issue of racism in the Italian fashion industry.

Working with brands including Armani, Gucci and Fendi, Italian fashion’s governing body has drafted a manifesto creating 'tangible and enforceable solutions' to drive inclusivity, diversity and equality forward. BoF meets Carlo Capasa, Mygrants founder Chris Richmond Nzi, Carlotta Sami from UNHCR, and model and activist Lea T to hear more.

Next year non-Western markets will account for a greater share of global apparel and footwear sales than Europe and North America. But how will these increasingly important regions leverage their newfound status to gain even greater impact and influence on the global fashion industry?

Milan’s largest tradeshow White is taking 56 SMEs to Shanghai Fashion Week, with the aim of increasing awareness of the ‘Made in Italy’ brand and to better tap the increasingly discerning tastes of the Chinese consumers.

Donatella Versace’s ode to Gianni seemed an apt metaphor for the current state of Italian fashion, stuck between yesterday and today.