Entrepreneurship

Examine new ventures and offer key lessons for entrepreneurs.

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The Rise and Rise of Maximilian Davis

6 May 2021 • By Daphne Milner

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The Rise and Rise of Maximilian Davis

The breakout designer is part of a new generation of fast-rising fashion stars who are breathing new life into London’s creative scene.

Melissa Mercedes Named Winner of Cultivate Award for BIPOC Designers in Plus-Size Fashion

3 May 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

3 May 2021 • By Rachel Deeley

Melissa Mercedes Named Winner of Cultivate Award for BIPOC Designers in Plus-Size Fashion

Christopher John Rogers, Bianca Saunders Among LVMH Prize Finalists

28 April 2021 • By Daphne Milner

28 April 2021 • By Daphne Milner

Christopher John Rogers, Bianca Saunders Among LVMH Prize Finalists

CFDA and Vogue Announce Fashion Fund Finalists

27 April 2021 • By Chantal Fernandez

27 April 2021 • By Chantal Fernandez

CFDA and Vogue Announce Fashion Fund Finalists

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Parade Takes On Victoria’s Secret

21 April 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

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Parade Takes On Victoria’s Secret

The direct-to-consumer lingerie upstart is entering the critical bra category with $10 million of new funding and unique grip on the consumer psyche of Generation-Z. Could it be the one to finally unseat the industry’s dominant player?

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Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

20 April 2021 • By Lauren Sherman

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Why Venture Capital Is a Bad Fit for (Most) Fashion Businesses

For every Reformation, there are a dozen Outdoor Voices. Most apparel companies will have better luck looking beyond Silicon Valley for funding.

Great Bowery Agency Announces Brand Incubator

14 April 2021 • By Chantal Fernandez

14 April 2021 • By Chantal Fernandez

Great Bowery Agency Announces Brand Incubator

British Fashion Council Partners With Swarovski on New BFC Changemakers Prize

13 April 2021 • By Daphne Milner

13 April 2021 • By Daphne Milner

British Fashion Council Partners With Swarovski on New BFC Changemakers Prize

Rethinking the Fashion Rental Model for the Post-Pandemic Era

6 April 2021 • By BoF Team

6 April 2021 • By BoF Team

Rent the Runway chief executive Jennifer Hyman shares her strategy for making the fashion rental model work as retail, restaurants and workplaces slowly begin to re-open.

Rethinking the Fashion Rental Model for the Post-Pandemic Era

Rent the Runway chief executive Jennifer Hyman shares her strategy for making the fashion rental model work as retail, restaurants and workplaces slowly begin to re-open.

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Why So Many Fashion Brands Are Launching Right Now

18 March 2021 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Why So Many Fashion Brands Are Launching Right Now

Entrepreneurs have founded tens of thousands of new retail businesses during the pandemic, sensing an opportunity amid the upheaval. What will it take for these new brands and stores to succeed?