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 Business Billionaires
About 20 percent of China's 200 or so billionaires can thank the fashion business for at least part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
'Made in Portugal' is on the Rise
With a leather manufacturing heritage equal to that of luxury production powerhouses France and Italy, and offering comparable quality at a significantly lower cost, 'Made in Portugal' is on the rise.
For Japan's Visvim, Old is the New New
BoF speaks to Visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, whose label has attracted a global cult following by breathing new life into traditional American workwear.
Tapping the $31 Billion Africa Opportunity
Sub-Saharan Africa's combined apparel and footwear market is already worth $31 billion, according to data modelled by Euromonitor. BoF spotlights six firms that are beating the odds and cashing in.
Why Isn't Germany a Bigger Fashion Player?
Germany is Europe's biggest consumer of fashion. So why isn't the country a bigger force in the international fashion world?
A Shrinking Market: Is This Brazil's 'New Normal?'
Fashion brands rely on Brazil as their cash cow in Latin America, but how resilient is the luxury market as economic crisis deepens in the country?
East of Eden: How Russia's Isolationism is Impacting Fashion (Retail)
At the beginning of the year, Russia was one of the world's most promising fashion markets. But in the last ten months, isolationist policies combined with a fragile financial climate have seen the country's economy plummet.
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Joining an already outstanding lineup including Chanel’s global chief executive officer Leena Nair, Bottega Veneta’s creative director Matthieu Blazy, and John C. Jay, president of global creative of Fast Retailing, we are delighted to reveal the latest roster of speakers joining us at BoF VOICES 2023.
Walmart and Centric Brands are investigating their supply chains in Cambodia over allegations that inmates at the country’s largest women’s prison were illegally employed to produce garments for export.
Nike is facing increased demands to sell a Mary Earps shirt after the England player saved a penalty in the World Cup final and was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
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