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.
A Super-Stylish Vampire (IHT)
"If the definition of a vampire is a pallid, blood-sucking monster with frightening fangs, Carine Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue and a pivotal figure in the fashion world, does not seem to fit the bill... 'Why a book — especially for someone like me who hates looking back?' Ms. Roitfeld asked herself... 'It marks 30 years. The end of a chapter is a good moment — and they have been 'belles années,' beautiful years, when I have succeeded in work and with my family.'"
Ted Baker's figures look smart as high street rivals falter (Independent)
"The fashion retailer's US retail sales grew by 74 per cent to $16.7m (£10.8m) in the 28 weeks to 13 August, boosted by new concessions and strong demand for its clothes. But UK and European sales rose by a more modest 7.8 per cent over the period, to £69.2m, while gross margins were dented by a higher level of promotional activity."
Fashion's brave new world (Telegraph)
"Beginning with the invention of nylon pantyhose by Allan Gant Sr in 1 959, fashion and technology have gradually been brought together as new materials and techniques opened up countless possibilities for designers... One step further along the technological scale comes catalytic clothing, which... Claims could help combat the harmful emissions released by vehicle exhausts in cities."
US Vogue is magazine of the year (Telegraph)
"There's no denying Anna Wintour still reigns supreme as queen of the glossies. US Vogue , which she has edited - with an iron fist some might say - since 1988, was just named Magazine of the Year at the prestigious Ad Age Awards... There is hope for print, it seems, as advertising revenues have plummeted along with every other measure of economic growth across the globe; if anyone can squeeze revenues from cautious (or broke) advertisers it is 'Brand Anna'."
Diane Pernet On A Shaded View Of Fashion Film Festival (Huffington Post)
"Drenched in black with her ever-present lace mantilla and catseye sunglasses, Diane Pernet is one of the most recognisable figures on the fashion landscape. But it's not just her iconic and unvarying look that has gained her recognition; she is one of fashion's true digital pioneers."
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.