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.
[ Smells like 2010 ]
(NY Times)
"It’s long been known that December sales of fragrances can make or break the entire year. Indeed, a perfume’s annual performance can be determined by purchases not only the week before Christmas, but those of the morning of the 25th."
Is Men's Wear Back? (WWD)
"Yes — and you can credit the recession. Behavioral experts say shopping doesn't come naturally to most men, yet men's wear was among the star performers this past holiday and retailers are expecting (or at least hoping) the growth will continue in 2011."
Tumblr is Sending 20+ Bloggers to New York Fashion Week (Fashionista)
"Tumblr, the image-heavy platform beloved by top fashion bloggers like Tavi Gevinson and Jessica Quirk (What I Wore), is focusing more of its energy on the fashion industry. In fact, it's sending more than 20 of its bloggers to New York Fashion Week."
Ones to Watch at Pitti Uomo (WWD)
"'Add focuses on products that communicate an urbane attitude, mixing practicality and elegance,' explained architect and designer Incontri... He said the aim was to design bags that aren't status symbols but are functional and adaptable."
Sarah's Way (Vogue UK)
"Sarah Burton has admitted that the challenge of taking over from her friend and mentor Alexander McQueen - who she says was 'an inspiration every day -' at his eponymous label following his death in February was almost more than she was willing to undertake."
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.