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.
Kenneth Cole to take company private (FT)
"Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is taking the publicly traded company that bears his name private in a deal that values it at $279m... Mr Cole drew on a number of sources to finance the deal, according to people familiar with the company."
Brooks Brothers eyes Indian market (FT)
"Brooks Brothers has formed a joint venture with Reliance Brands Limited, a part of Reliance Industries Group, to launch the American luxury clothing brand in India starting in August."
Alexander Wang Files Official Denial of Sweatshop Allegations (Fashionista)
"It's been a while since we heard about the Alexander Wang sweatshop allegations, but they haven't gone away. This week Alexander Wang Inc. officially filed a denial in court."
i-N Conversation: Altuzarra (i-D)
"New York-based, Chinese-American-French-Basque designer Joseph Altuzarra has grown his namesake collection over the past few seasons into a giant global company. His business guidance and corporate instincts are as razor sharp as his designs and he's on a winning streak."
An Intellectual Fashion | Didier Grumbach (AnOther)
"Didier Grumbach is one of the most discreet, yet powerful and prestigious figures in the world of fashion... and the elected chairman of the Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, and of the Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture."
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.