Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
Videos
The home of fashion video on BoF.
Luxury
BoF LIVE: The State of Fashion 2022 Q&A With the Authors
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey & Company’s Achim Berg answer questions about the December report’s key findings and predictions.
BoF LIVE: The State of Fashion 2022 Q&A With the Authors
BoF’s Imran Amed and McKinsey & Company’s Achim Berg answer questions about the December report’s key findings and predictions.
Luxury
BoF LIVE: Marine Serre in Conversation With Tim Blanks
The designer known for her embrace of eco-futurism joins BoF’s editor-at-large to talk about the evolution of her namesake brand and building a sustainable fashion label.
BoF LIVE: Marine Serre in Conversation With Tim Blanks
The designer known for her embrace of eco-futurism joins BoF’s editor-at-large to talk about the evolution of her namesake brand and building a sustainable fashion label.
News & Analysis
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 2
Designer Harris Reed and author Mohsin Zaidi sit down with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to share their takeaways from the second day of BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 2
Designer Harris Reed and author Mohsin Zaidi sit down with BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks to share their takeaways from the second day of BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.
News & Analysis
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 1
Activist Janaya Future Khan and model Halima Aden joined editor-at-large Tim Blanks to debrief after a packed first day at BoF’s annual gathering.
The Best of VOICES 2021 with Tim Blanks: Day 1
Activist Janaya Future Khan and model Halima Aden joined editor-at-large Tim Blanks to debrief after a packed first day at BoF’s annual gathering.
Luxury
Introducing ‘The BoF Show with Imran Amed’ Streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake
The Business of Fashion is excited to introduce “The BoF Show with Imran Amed”, an immersive streaming video series created in partnership with Bloomberg Quicktake.
Introducing ‘The BoF Show with Imran Amed’ Streaming on Bloomberg Quicktake
The Business of Fashion is excited to introduce “The BoF Show with Imran Amed”, an immersive streaming video series created in partnership with Bloomberg Quicktake.
Retail
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
Sustainability
Resale: Inside the $130 Billion Secondhand Fashion Market
Pre-loved fashion is on the rise, as old clothes find new wearers via global technology platforms. What are the rewards and the risks of this resale revolution?
Resale: Inside the $130 Billion Secondhand Fashion Market
Pre-loved fashion is on the rise, as old clothes find new wearers via global technology platforms. What are the rewards and the risks of this resale revolution?
Luxury
BoF LIVE: Gabriela Hearst in Conversation with Tim Blanks
The Chloé creative director speaks with Tim Blanks about desirability, sustainability and fashion’s future.
BoF LIVE: Gabriela Hearst in Conversation with Tim Blanks
The Chloé creative director speaks with Tim Blanks about desirability, sustainability and fashion’s future.
Technology
Dematerialisation: Why the Metaverse Is Fashion’s Next Goldmine
Physical and digital worlds merge in the Metaverse. Can the luxury world dematerialise into the virtual space fast enough to attract eager customers — and their avatars?
Dematerialisation: Why the Metaverse Is Fashion’s Next Goldmine
Physical and digital worlds merge in the Metaverse. Can the luxury world dematerialise into the virtual space fast enough to attract eager customers — and their avatars?
Technology
BoF LIVE: How to Leverage Livestreaming
A panel of experts discuss the keys to making sales through real-time video streaming, a trend expanding beyond China as new technologies spread around the world.
BoF LIVE: How to Leverage Livestreaming
A panel of experts discuss the keys to making sales through real-time video streaming, a trend expanding beyond China as new technologies spread around the world.
Workplace & Talent
BoF LIVE: Can Fashion Compete with Tech for Executive Talent?
The tech industry is scooping up fashion executives by offering benefits and career boosts that many fashion companies can’t provide — BoF unpacks what brands can do to attract and retain top talent.
BoF LIVE: Can Fashion Compete with Tech for Executive Talent?
The tech industry is scooping up fashion executives by offering benefits and career boosts that many fashion companies can’t provide — BoF unpacks what brands can do to attract and retain top talent.
Workplace & Talent
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
How can an exclusive business built on keeping people out let more people in?
Belonging: The Business Case for Diversity in Fashion
How can an exclusive business built on keeping people out let more people in?
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.