PARIS, France — At the tail end of the men's shows here in Paris, much of the discussion on the front rows was focused on the 10,000-word back-story on the Yoox Net-a-Porter merger, published on BoF this week. The idea to do this kind of story came during a conversation I had in September with Graydon Carter, editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, who advised me: "Every once in a while, write an in-depth story that everyone in the fashion industry would want to read."

Judging by the number of comments and emails we have received, and the people who have approached me with questions and feedback on the story, it was very good advice! It seems many of you would like to see more in-depth stories like this on BoF, which is something we are very keen to do. Send us your tips and tell us the topics you'd like to see BoF tackle at info@businessoffashion.com or share your thoughts in the comments below.

To read the full story on the secret deal to merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox — in all four instalments — please click here. Have a great weekend.

Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Enjoy our top stories for the week gone by:

The Secret Deal to Merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox
The untold story of how Compagnie Financière Richemont agreed to merge Net-a-Porter with Yoox behind the back of Natalie Massenet for a valuation much lower than what many believed the business to be worth.

BoF Exclusive | Grace Coddington to Step Down as Creative Director of American Vogue
BoF can exclusively reveal that the legendary stylist, who will assume the new role of creative director at large, is poised to take on a growing number of external projects alongside her styling duties at the magazine.

BoF Exclusive | JW Anderson Experiments With 'Workshops' Uniting Culture and Commerce
Jonathan Anderson talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about the thinking behind his new retail 'Workshops,' set to launch today next door to London's Ace Hotel.

Renzo Rosso: 'Galliano, Elbaz and Me'
Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.

In Paris, Neo-Nomads and Labourers
Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Kolor and Julien David showed masculinity in many forms.