politics

Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?

8 February 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

Who Is Fashion Stumping For in 2020?

While the Democratic nomination is still very much up for grabs, industry insiders are already showing public support for their favourite presidential candidates — and sometimes even taking things a step further.

Op-Ed | This Election Year, Politics Is Good Business

29 January 2020 • By Hildy Kuryk

Op-Ed | This Election Year, Politics Is Good Business

For decades, corporate neutrality was the norm, but with a presidential election looming in the US, 2020 is set to be different. If they take the right approach, businesses can turn the next 11 months into an authentic branding opportunity, argues Hildy Kuryk.

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As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?

24 January 2020 • By BoF Team

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As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?

Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.

News & Analysis

Michael Avenatti to Face Nike Extortion Case

15 January 2020 • By Reuters

15 January 2020 • By Reuters

Prosecutors said the celebrity lawyer threatened to publicise claims of improper payments unless Nike paid him to conduct a probe.

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Michael Avenatti to Face Nike Extortion Case

Prosecutors said the celebrity lawyer threatened to publicise claims of improper payments unless Nike paid him to conduct a probe.

The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert

2 January 2020 • By BoF Team and McKinsey & Company

2 January 2020 • By BoF Team and McKinsey & Company

Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.

The Year Ahead: Macroeconomic Headwinds Put Companies on High Alert

Continued caution is advised as mounting underlying turmoil could disrupt relations among both developed and emerging market economies.

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

21 December 2019 • By BoF Team

21 December 2019 • By BoF Team

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

The BoF Podcast: 2019’s Pivotal Fashion Moments

This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss the key themes and events that defined the global fashion industry in 2019.

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This Decade in China: Part Two

19 December 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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This Decade in China: Part Two

BoF reflects on the past decade, examining the trends that shaped China’s fashion, beauty, luxury and retail landscape, from the fall of foreign fast fashion brands, to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

News & Analysis

Retail Sales Slump as French Strikes Continue

17 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

17 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

Retail sales were 40 percent to 45 percent lower last week as public transit workers continue to demonstrate over a proposed pension overhaul.

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Retail Sales Slump as French Strikes Continue

Retail sales were 40 percent to 45 percent lower last week as public transit workers continue to demonstrate over a proposed pension overhaul.

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Hong Kong Government Pledges Funds to Boost Economy

4 December 2019 • By Reuters

4 December 2019 • By Reuters

Hong Kong is grappling with its first recession in a decade amid deepening concern that international investors may be growing more skittish.

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Hong Kong Government Pledges Funds to Boost Economy

Hong Kong is grappling with its first recession in a decade amid deepening concern that international investors may be growing more skittish.

What We Learned at VOICES: It’s Time to Reboot Our Humanity

26 November 2019 • By Brad Grossman and Dan Mitchell

The world is on fire. The causes are globalisation, technology, the climate crisis and generational change, but the antidote is culture and reimagining human values, argue Brad Grossman and Dan Mitchell of Zeitguide, reflecting on their experience at BoF VOICES.

What We Learned at VOICES: It’s Time to Reboot Our Humanity

The world is on fire. The causes are globalisation, technology, the climate crisis and generational change, but the antidote is culture and reimagining human values, argue Brad Grossman and Dan Mitchell of Zeitguide, reflecting on their experience at BoF VOICES.