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.
Arcadia profits soar (Retail Week)
"Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group has reported a 13% rise in pre-tax profits, despite the recession. Young fashion brands Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge all had record years."
Harvey Nicks boss says luxury needs to evolve (Drapers)
"Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan has warned the luxury sector will not recover from the global banking collapse for at least five years after the downturn prompted a "substantial shift" in the mindset of shoppers."
The Guardian launches online fashion store (Drapers)
"Newspaper group, the Guardian News & Media, has launched an online fashion store. Guardianfashionstore.co.uk links the newspaper's fashion editorial content and allows Guardian and Observer readers to browse over 150,000 products."
Nanette Lepore heads up rally to save the garment center (Examiner)
"The fashion district was buzzing yesterday at a rally to save the garment center... Nanette Lepore spoke out about legislation to promote production in the garment center and honor the city zoning for manufacturers."
Son of Escada founders mounts bid for brand (Drapers)
"The son of Escada's founding family has teamed up with Maurizio Borletti, chairman of Italian department store La Rinascente, in an to effort rescue the insolvent German womenswear business, according to reports."
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.