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.
Hello BoF Professionals, welcome to our latest members-only briefing: The Week Ahead. Think of it as your 'cheat sheet' to what everyone will be talking about on Monday.
THE CHEAT SHEET
A New Player Joins the Lingerie Fray
Source: Savage X Fenty
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Meet the New #BoF500
It’s not always easy to pick out the optimistic notes in a discordant age, but with the latest edition of the #BoF500, BoF is highlighting the movers and shakers making a positive mark on the industry. This year BoF inducts 96 new names, pulled from every facet of the fashion industry. The full index will be online on Monday morning, and the cover subjects offer a hint of what to expect: a socially conscious mogul, an outsider designer who ascended to the fashion industry’s highest ranks, a teenage actress redefining her role and a fearless labour activist.
The Bottom Line: In turbulent times it's more important than ever to highlight the progress that is being made. On Sunday night, BoF will do its part to shine light on some of the fashion world's heroes.
Zara's Plan for World Domination
Zara store | Source: Shutterstock
The Debut of the New J.Crew
J.Crew Fall 2018 | Photo: Courtesy
COMMENT OF THE WEEK
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Readers had plenty to say about Doug Stephens' opinion piece "The End of Amazon":
"Brands are in a lose-lose situation ... it's to the point where they have no choice but to join [Amazon] or have no shot at competing." -@klassico
"The smart stores are creating experiences. Powell's Books here in Portland, Oregon is stronger than ever because it's a destination. You can enjoy the community it offers. Humans want connection, and shopping can offer that." -@vanessabogaert
SUNDAY READING
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The rental platform saw its stock soar last week after predicting it would hit a key profitability metric this year. A new marketing push and more robust inventory are the key to unlocking elusive growth, CEO Jenn Hyman tells BoF.
Nordstrom, Tod’s and L’Occitane are all pushing for privatisation. Ultimately, their fate will not be determined by whether they are under the scrutiny of public investors.
The company is in talks with potential investors after filing for insolvency in Europe and closing its US stores. Insiders say efforts to restore the brand to its 1980s heyday clashed with its owners’ desire to quickly juice sales in order to attract a buyer.
The humble trainer, once the reserve of football fans, Britpop kids and the odd skateboarder, has become as ubiquitous as battered Converse All Stars in the 00s indie sleaze years.