The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
All Saints smashes sales targets after low-key New York launch (Retail Week)
"All Saints has put British fashion firmly on the global map after it racked up sales of nearly $1m (£680,000) in its first week of trading on New York's Broadway. "
Weak euro helps European luxury through crisis (Reuters)
"Italian jeweler Bulgari (BULG.MI), fashion house Valentino and French handbag maker Longchamp are among those who said they would benefit from a weaker euro, which makes their sales abroad more lucrative and chips away at their cost base."
Prada Following Market Trends for 'Suitable' Time to File IPO (Bloomberg)
"Prada SpA said it's following market trends to 'evaluate the most suitable moment' to file an initial public offering. The IPO process hasn't been abandoned 'but purely put on hold waiting for more favorable and stable financial market conditions,' Prada said."
Reuters Summit - Euro luxe brands see room to grow in U.S. (Reuters)
"While ordinary retailers fight for growth in the U.S. market, European high-end designers and store chains still see plenty of room to expand by catering to the most affluent American shoppers."
HauteLook Scoops Up $31 Million in Financing (NYT)
"The market for private online sample sales is only getting more competitive. On Thursday, the company announced a $31 million Series C round of financing led by Insight Venture Partners."
From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
The State of Fashion 2024 breaks down the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead.
Imran Amed reviews the most important fashion stories of the year and shares his predictions on what this means for the industry in 2024.
After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.