Sarah Kent

11 Honoré Raises $10 Million for Strategic Expansion

13 November 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The size inclusive e-commerce platform will use the funding from backers including Nordstrom to expand its personal shopping service.

11 Honoré Raises $10 Million for Strategic Expansion

The size inclusive e-commerce platform will use the funding from backers including Nordstrom to expand its personal shopping service.

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These Designers Want to Fight Climate Change. Just Don't Call Them 'Sustainable'

7 November 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Cathaleen Chen

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These Designers Want to Fight Climate Change. Just Don't Call Them 'Sustainable'

Indie labels like Collina Strada and VIN + OMI are among a growing breed of eco-conscious fashion brands fed up with the way the conversation around sustainability has been co-opted and diluted by billion-dollar retailers.

Brexit Crash Course: 4 Things Businesses Need to Know

23 October 2019 • By Rachel Deeley, Sarah Kent, and Tamison O'Connor

Brexit Crash Course: 4 Things Businesses Need to Know

From tariffs and duties to talent and hiring, BoF unpacks the key points UK-based companies need to know as Brexit looms.

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Deal or No Deal: What the Latest Brexit Developments Mean for Fashion

17 October 2019 • By Rachel Deeley and Sarah Kent

17 October 2019 • By Rachel Deeley and Sarah Kent

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have reached an agreement with the EU, but the UK’s withdrawal, and the terms on which it happens, is far from a done deal.

News & Analysis

Deal or No Deal: What the Latest Brexit Developments Mean for Fashion

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have reached an agreement with the EU, but the UK’s withdrawal, and the terms on which it happens, is far from a done deal.

How Adidas Plans to Cash In on Old Clothes

16 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

16 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The sportswear giant is partnering with London-based start-up Stuffstr to launch a new online take-back scheme for old clothes in the UK.

How Adidas Plans to Cash In on Old Clothes

The sportswear giant is partnering with London-based start-up Stuffstr to launch a new online take-back scheme for old clothes in the UK.

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Ganni’s Guerrilla Approach to Global Growth

14 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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Ganni’s Guerrilla Approach to Global Growth

The Danish label is part of a generation of social-media-savvy brands that are betting on activating their powerful online communities to help smooth a path to international expansion.

Case Study: How Ganni Turned a Local Label Into a Global Brand

9 October 2019 • By Hannah Crump and Sarah Kent

Case Study: How Ganni Turned a Local Label Into a Global Brand

In our latest in-depth case study, BoF examines how Ganni went from a niche Danish cashmere label to a cult favourite on the brink of global expansion.

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

7 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

Burberry Partners with The RealReal to Tap Fast-Growing Resale Market

7 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

7 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The luxury British brand will offer consignors of its items a personal shopping experience, enticing them back into its stores.

Burberry Partners with The RealReal to Tap Fast-Growing Resale Market

The luxury British brand will offer consignors of its items a personal shopping experience, enticing them back into its stores.

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LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

26 September 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Laure Guilbault

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LVMH Gets Competitive About Sustainability

In a high-octane gathering of senior executives, the French luxury conglomerate mixed updates on its environmental progress with thinly veiled criticisms of its rivals.