Brexit

News & Analysis

British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops

15 January 2019 • By Sarah Kent

News & Analysis

British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops

UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

9 December 2018 • By Brian Baskin

Anarchy and Awards in the UK

This week, everyone will be talking about the UK Parliament's Brexit vote, the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards and Zara parent Inditex's financial results. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Fashion Retailer Joules Preps for No-Deal Brexit With EU Facility

5 December 2018 • By Reuters

5 December 2018 • By Reuters

A growing list of UK companies are minimising disruption to operations by prepping for a no-deal situation.

News & Analysis

Fashion Retailer Joules Preps for No-Deal Brexit With EU Facility

A growing list of UK companies are minimising disruption to operations by prepping for a no-deal situation.

As Brexit Looms, Katharine Hamnett and Shahmir Sanni Speak on What’s Next for Britain

29 November 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

As Brexit Looms, Katharine Hamnett and Shahmir Sanni Speak on What’s Next for Britain

Should the UK hold a second referendum? Was the first referendum even lawful? Is there a chance Brexit won’t happen at all? These were the questions explored by designer Katharine Hamnett and whistleblower Shahmir Sanni, in conversation with Rohan Silva, on stage at VOICES.

Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail

7 November 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail

Luxury brands from Cartier to Louis Vuitton can’t get enough of London’s high-end retail corridors. Why and for how long?

Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?

25 September 2018 • By Nadine Bayle

Can Paris Grow Its Fashion-Tech Game?

Backed by the likes of President Macron and LVMH, the world’s fashion capital is rolling out the red carpet for tech start-ups as well as designer labels. BoF goes behind the hype.

This Week in Fashion

In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion

13 July 2018 • By BoF Team

This Week in Fashion

In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion

President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.

Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit

21 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

21 February 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.

Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit

A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.

News & Analysis

Mulberry Doubles Down on UK Despite Brexit Woes

30 January 2018 • By Reuters

30 January 2018 • By Reuters

The handbag maker is committed to manufacturing in Britain, even as it grapples with rising costs since the country's EU referendum.

News & Analysis

Mulberry Doubles Down on UK Despite Brexit Woes

The handbag maker is committed to manufacturing in Britain, even as it grapples with rising costs since the country's EU referendum.

News & Analysis

Brexit Poses Serious Risk to UK Fashion Industry, Says New Report

19 October 2017 • By Grace Cook

19 October 2017 • By Grace Cook

Restricting free movement will prevent access to top-tier talent and could slow overall UK economy, according to a study released by the Creative Industries Federation.

News & Analysis

Brexit Poses Serious Risk to UK Fashion Industry, Says New Report

Restricting free movement will prevent access to top-tier talent and could slow overall UK economy, according to a study released by the Creative Industries Federation.