LONDON, United Kingdom — What a week it was in New York! Bookending the proceedings, Givenchy's spectacular show on the Hudson River last Friday and Marc Jacobs' fashion-meets-entertainment extravaganza, held last night at the Ziegfeld Theatre, set a new bar for fashion week events that are veering more and more towards a form of theatre spliced with consumer entertainment.

At BoF, one of our highlights of the week, of course, was bringing the American fashion community together, in partnership with the CFDA, at a #BoF500 pre-launch event on Tuesday night at the New York Edition hotel, which was jam-packed with an inspiring cross-section of the people who make the American industry tick. We are grateful to Diane von Furstenberg and Steven Kolb for their support.

With New York behind us, we can now look ahead to London Fashion Week, including our #BoF500 gala event on Monday. We look forward to celebrating with all of you then.

Enjoy our top stories for the week gone by:

Could Givenchy's Public Show Set a New Template?
On September 11th, Givenchy opened the doors of its meditative, mould-breaking show, co-art directed by Riccardo Tisci and Marina Abramović, to members of the public. Is this the way forward?

New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?

Shop Tactics: Why a First Flagship Matters
A flurry of high fashion labels have opened their first flagships in elite London real estate. With sky-high retail rents and customers accustomed to shopping online, is a physical store worth the investment?

Unlocking the Enigma of Iran
Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?

Op-Ed | Why Women Should Embrace Self-Promotion
It's time we embrace self-promotion as a way to earn opportunities far bigger than just front row seats, says Amy Odell, editor of Cosmopolitan.com.

Made in Jordan: Inside the Unexpected Powerhouse of Garment Manufacturing
Despite the conflicts on its doorstep, Jordan is quietly churning out clothing for some of the world's most recognisable fashion brands.

Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-Chief