Supply Chain

BoF Professional Exclusive

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

13 February 2019 • By Nadine Bayle

BoF Professional Exclusive

Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?

At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.

Global Currents

India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market

7 February 2019 • By Phyllida Jay

Global Currents

India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market

At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.

News & Analysis

Can a Supply Chain Platform Birth the Next Kylie Jenner?

12 December 2018 • By Brian Baskin

News & Analysis

Can a Supply Chain Platform Birth the Next Kylie Jenner?

Cala promises to help emerging designers and influencers set up their own supply chains by connecting them with a global network of manufacturers. The goal: bring their designs to market before fast fashion can rip them off.

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall

19 October 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

How Sears' Fashion Suppliers Prepared for Its Inevitable Fall

As the original 'everything store' attempts to restructure under bankruptcy protection, most of its large apparel suppliers won’t be bleeding cash — they’ve been preparing for this moment.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance

7 October 2018 • By Brian Baskin

BoF Professional Exclusive

Shanghai Fashion Week's Bid for Global Relevance

This week, everyone will be talking about Shanghai Fashion Week, Burberry's new fragrance, LVMH's Les Journées Particulières and the latest wave of pop-up stores. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels

14 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

14 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.

Bits & Bytes | H&M Bets on AI, The Rise of Digital Supermodels

This week, H&M turns to tech to build a stronger business and drive operational efficiencies, while a new wave of modelling agencies offer brands virtual models.

Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem

1 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

1 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.

Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem

This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.

Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’

12 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

12 July 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.

Greenpeace Report Spotlights Fashion’s Progress on ‘Detoxing’

According to the report, Inditex, H&M, Fast Retailing and Benetton are among the big fashion companies leading the way in hazardous chemical management.

News & Analysis

With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers

9 June 2018 • By Reuters

9 June 2018 • By Reuters

The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.

News & Analysis

With Sales Boom in Mind, Gucci Tightens Grip on Suppliers

The step comes as luxury labels — from Burberry to Louis Vuitton — begin to levy greater control over their production or invest in speeding up internal processes to ride a rebound in luxury goods sales.

News & Analysis

Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform

26 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

26 April 2018 • By Bloomberg

The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.

News & Analysis

Jewellery Companies Partner With IBM on Blockchain Platform

The initiative will make it easier for consumers to track diamonds and precious metals through the various steps of the supply chain.