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.
J.Crew Taps Street Style, Industry Insiders, and Tumblr's Founder (Fashionista)
"You won't see any big-name models in J.Crew's fall 2012 ad campaign–but that doesn't mean you won't recognize any of the faces. The mega-retailer has tapped a handful of successful fashion industry types (who just, you know, happen to be model-good-looking) to star in its latest ad campaign."
Gap lifts profit view, Aeropostale back-to-school soft (Reuters)
"Bright colored-jeans and tight inventories helped Gap Inc post higher quarterly profit on Thursday, and the clothing retailer also raised its full-year forecast."
Prada's CEO on Staying Independent in a Consolidating Industry (HBR)
"While rival fashion houses have struggled and been acquired by conglomerates, Prada has prospered. Its CEO says that has a lot to do with the company's culture."
A growing auction market: Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags (AP)
"The still red-hot status handbag market — driven by celebrity trendsetters such as Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham — has not escaped the notice of some big auction houses. They say it's a new and growing category that is attracting a global clientele of sellers and buyers."
Inside the Models Studio: Jourdan Dunn (The Cut)
"Women Management's Jourdan Dunn pontificates on her relationship with Burberry, the most overused phrase in fashion, running into her best friend, Karlie Kloss."
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.