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.
China's Fashion Bloggers: Five to Watch (Jing Daily)
"In the US and the UK, fashion bloggers have long been considered ahead-of-the-curve influencers... With China's growing appetite for luxury, there's room for China's fashion bloggers to gain industry traction as well."
Frugality in Fashion Amid Economic Slump (WWD)
"Never before has it been so chic to be cheap. And the looming threat of a double-dip recession means consumers aren't about to abandon that mind-set anytime soon, according to industry observers."
All Hail the Humble Espadrille! (IHT)
"Today, the Castañer factory, founded in 1927, creates luxury, high-heeled espadrilles for 15 designer labels... one of several family-run Spanish shoemakers who are capitalizing on traditional craftsmanship to carve an international niche."
Ugly Battle Brewing Over Fashion Week (WSJ)
"Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week could be burdened by a decidedly inelegant accessory during its inaugural run at Lincoln Center: a picket line... the union will hold an emergency board meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss its options.."
Vice Magazine's Shane Smith Grows Up (Just Enough) (NY Times)
"To hard-partying urban readers, he is a voice of a generation of too-cool D.J.'s and artists who wear rolled selvedge jeans and chunky glasses. But he is also a conduit for corporate America to reach that elusive audience."
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.