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The BoF Podcast: Dries Van Noten on Making Retail Meaningful in the Pandemic

29 October 2020 • By BoF Team

29 October 2020 • By BoF Team

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Belgian designer about his new community-centred art hub and why the clothing store could do with a makeover.

The BoF Podcast: Dries Van Noten on Making Retail Meaningful in the Pandemic

BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Belgian designer about his new community-centred art hub and why the clothing store could do with a makeover.

The BoF Podcast: Paul Smith on the Past 50 Years

22 October 2020 • By BoF Team

22 October 2020 • By BoF Team

The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the current moment is shaping the future of creativity.

The BoF Podcast: Paul Smith on the Past 50 Years

The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about how the current moment is shaping the future of creativity.

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Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

16 October 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.

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Former Reformation CEO Deemed Not 'Racist’ as Workplace Reckoning Continues

After founder Yael Aflalo stepped down amid racism allegations in June, the private equity-backed, cool-girl brand commissioned a third-party investigation into its corporate culture. The results cleared Aflalo of racism, but revealed broader issues at the company.

The BoF Podcast: Lulu Kennedy on London's Young Creatives

24 September 2020 • By BoF Team

24 September 2020 • By BoF Team

BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Fashion East Founder about the future of London’s emerging designers.

The BoF Podcast: Lulu Kennedy on London's Young Creatives

BoF’s Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks speaks with the Fashion East Founder about the future of London’s emerging designers.

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#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

24 September 2020 • By BoF Team

24 September 2020 • By BoF Team

For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.

BoF Professional Exclusive

#BoFLIVE: Who Needs Investors? Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

For cash-strapped designers, going it alone can seem daunting. Check out the latest BoF Live Event for tips on building a brand from scratch from the people that have been there.

The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Says, ‘Fashion Can Come From Anywhere’

17 September 2020 • By BoF Team

17 September 2020 • By BoF Team

The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his ongoing Moncler collaboration and his dream of designing a wardrobe classic.

The BoF Podcast: Craig Green Says, ‘Fashion Can Come From Anywhere’

The designer speaks with BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about his ongoing Moncler collaboration and his dream of designing a wardrobe classic.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

24 August 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

BoF Professional Exclusive

Where Do Independent Fashion Brands Go From Here?

Many have already closed, or will shut down in the coming months. But for those that make it through the industry’s implosion, they’ll need to find a better, more viable way of doing business. Some thoughts on moving forward.

News & Analysis

Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

20 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

20 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.

News & Analysis

Fashion Executives Form Mentorship Organisation for Black Founders and Professionals

RaiseFashion, a not-for-profit group led by retail and fashion leaders, will offer free consulting for Black-owned brands and industry professionals seeking advice on everything from supply chain to marketing.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

17 August 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

BoF Professional Exclusive

Who Needs Investors? 7 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Fashion Business

For fashion entrepreneurs just starting out with little or no safety net, success will depend on the ability to creatively solve problems and the strength to block out the noise and focus on their customers.

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Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies

3 August 2020 • By Zoe Suen and Rachel Deeley

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Independent Brands Must Change Their Business Strategies

Post-pandemic, bootstrapping young brands will have to adopt a model that is less bloated and wasteful in order to survive.