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.
Phoebe Philo's Third Act (T Magazine)
"A designer's debut at a new label is always exciting, especially if it is backed by a luxury colossus, as Céline is by LVMH. But this particular designer is the fashion superstar who made Chloé one of the hottest labels of the early 2000s."
Bottega Veneta Grows Up (WSJ)
"As Bottega pursues its strategy to grow from a niche player into a global brand, it has been conducting a major overhaul to its business, starting from the production line. As part of that, it now decides well before its catwalks what—and how much—to manufacture and send to stores."
Liberty considers freehold sale of iconic flagship store (Retail Week)
"Liberty has confirmed that investors are circling the luxury department store's iconic Tudor-style building to lease it back to the company."
Vogue App Turns Ads Into Shopping Links (WSJ)
"Vogue readers with iPhones are getting another toy to play with this month. The magazine is launching an application that looks like a fun shopping and styling tool but is actually a savvy way to connect the magazine and its advertisers directly with readers' wallets."
Milan Goes in All Directions (NY Times)
"The problem is Ms. Prada doesn't know what to do with these older forms other than offer them... By contrast, the clothes for Fendi looked modern and relaxed."
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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