Between factory lockdowns and a shipping crunch, the pandemic is making it difficult for brands to take advantage of surging demand. BoF spoke with experts about how to make the best of a bad situation.

The final segment of the e-commerce supply chain — getting orders to customers’ homes — is often the most difficult. From warehousing to speedy delivery, BoF dissects the components of a successful shipping strategy.

This week, everyone will be talking about Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa debut and Demna Gvasalia’s first Balenciaga couture collection, plus the industry’s worsening shipping woes.

Brexit and Covid-19 have proved a double blow for the fashion capital. Some creatives are localising production, while others are looking outside the UK for solutions.