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.
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Anthropologie on London's Regent Street | Source: Styleguide
Retailtainment: the future of shopping? (Independent)
"An extension of previous high-concept... These concept stores provide the kind of entertainment designed to make you – or at least your children – leave the premises grinning from ear-to-ear as you reel from your experiential day out. This is Retailtainment."
In Nigeria, 'Lace' Market Reflects Rising Middle Class (WSJ)
"No longer reserved for the rich, lace today is on the backs of motorcycle-taxi passengers and nightclub goers, part of Africa's growing middle class... The Nigerian lace industry also opens a window on broader change in Africa as a whole."
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Tommy Hilfiger to Invest in Michael Kors? (The Cut)
"Michael Kors is looking for a half-billion dollars to fund his brand's global expansion by selling a 25 percent stake in his company... Tommy Hilfiger is reportedly one of the 'high net worth' individuals Morgan Stanley recruited, without much difficulty, to invest in the company."
Italy's Ferragamo shines in Milan debut (Reuters)
"Shares of Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo rose in their first day of trading on Wednesday, defying expectations for a muted debut. The Florence-based maker of shoes... trimmed debut gains to be up 6.17 percent at 9.555 euros."
A Playful Ambition: An Interview Giles Deacon (Jessica Michault)
"For Deacon, who says he would love to someday work on a project with NASA, the most important thing is to always have fun while he is working. Inspired by his travels throughout the world and his love of nature Deacon is a bit of a free spirit."
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.