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.
Do CFDA Winners' Businesses Grow? (Forbes)
"The backing of the Council of Fashion Designers of America confers recognition--but not always sales--to fledging designers."
Ted Baker Sales Rise; Profit to Shift to Second Half (Bloomberg)
"Ted Baker Plc, the clothing company that dressed actor Daniel Craig as James Bond for 'Casino Royale,' said group sales gained 7.6 percent in the 19 weeks from Feb. 1 to June 12 as it sold more women's clothing at its retail stores and concession counters."
The next generation of catwalk kings and queens (Independent)
"The British Fashion Council announced yesterday which young designers would receive Newgen sponsorship to help them show and exhibit at London Fashion Week in September."
Aquascutum thrown a lifeline (FT)
"Aquascutum, the luxury British label whose future is in doubt, has been thrown a lifeline by the millionaire owner of Crombie, that could see the overcoat maker acquire the UK arm of the 158-year-old brand."
In the Garment District: Saving Hands Behind the Brands (WWD)
"As Manhattan struggles to keep its glitz in the downtrodden economy, Garment Center tenants are distressed about the commercial development that stands to oust them from the neighborhood and dismantle businesses that took decades to build."
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.
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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.