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In the Wake of 'Brexit' Vote, Fashion Goes On

1 July 2016 • By Imran Amed

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In the Wake of 'Brexit' Vote, Fashion Goes On

The long-term effect of last week's 'Brexit' vote will take years to reveal itself, but the shows go on with a jam-packed Paris haute couture week.

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The Day Great Britain Became Little England

24 June 2016 • By Imran Amed

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The Day Great Britain Became Little England

The vote to exit the EU wasn’t really about the EU, it was a protest vote of people who were left behind, argues Imran Amed.

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A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community

10 June 2016 • By Imran Amed

10 June 2016 • By Imran Amed

A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.

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A Huge Thank You to the BoF Community

A personal message of thanks from Imran Amed to the BoF Community on winning the CFDA Media Award in honour of Eugenia Sheppard.

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Doctor Tim Blanks

3 June 2016 • By Imran Amed

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

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Doctor Tim Blanks

Last week, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Academy of Art University. His first lesson: approach every interaction with passion, curiosity and joy.

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Slimmer Pickings at the Men's Shows

27 May 2016 • By Imran Amed

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Slimmer Pickings at the Men's Shows

As more and more brands integrate their men's and women's fashion shows, what is the future of men's fashion weeks?

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Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

13 May 2016 • By Imran Amed

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Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.

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What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé

29 April 2016 • By Imran Amed

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What Fashion Can Learn From Beyoncé

Fashion's formulaic approach to communications is holding it back, argues BoF's Imran Amed.

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The Curious Case of Raf Simons at Calvin Klein

22 April 2016 • By Imran Amed

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The Curious Case of Raf Simons at Calvin Klein

Could the rumoured arrival of Raf Simons at Calvin Klein present an opportunity for the brand to rethink its entire creative and business structure?

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Prada?

15 April 2016 • By Imran Amed

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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Prada?

Highly exposed to countervailing market forces, Prada is the basket-case of the luxury sector, argues BoF’s Imran Amed.

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Why Would Yves Saint Laurent Erase the Hedi Slimane Era?

8 April 2016 • By Imran Amed

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Why Would Yves Saint Laurent Erase the Hedi Slimane Era?

Designer tenures seem shorter and shorter, but Yves Saint Laurent's decision to wipe its Instagram account of Hedi Slimane's time at the house is curious on several levels.