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.
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(NY Times)
"'The point is, luxury brands cannot compete on product alone... They all sell beautiful products and follow the same trends, so loyalty is low. Brands are seeking ways to connect to consumers and show how they’re different.'"
Richemont's Focus on Saving Cash Pile Damps Hermès Speculation (Bloomberg)
"Richemont said the world's largest jewelry maker needs its 1.88 billion-euro ($2.6 billion) cash pile to fund growth of its own brands, damping speculation the owner of Cartier jewelry may buy shares in Hermès."
Social Commerce: A Luxury that Luxury Brands Can't Afford? (Brand Channel)
"Welcome to the age of social commerce. Social media—specifically, a strategic social media presence—not only supports but also shapes consumer and brand behavior and increases brand and personal value."
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The New Food Groupies (WSJ)
"What qualifies these guys to dip their toes in the food world? What qualifies a lot of the self-appointed foodies, foodists and food bloggers out there? Often not much beyond a good eye, a strong opinion and a willingness to be exacting."
Philippe Pourhashemi Interviews David Szeto (ASVOF)
"You don't often meet individuals in the fashion world who are talented, friendly, open and humble. David Szeto is one of them, and he grows on you the way his clothes do."
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.